A prominent figure in both politics and the mining industry, who previously held a key role within the Labor party, has passed away in a hospital following an alleged attack outside a nightclub in Perth.

At 36, Tim Picton reportedly lost consciousness when a stranger allegedly assaulted him in Northbridge. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 27, resulting in Picton striking his head on the pavement along James Street.

Following the incident, he was swiftly transported to Royal Perth Hospital for medical care.

Despite being placed in an induced coma, Picton, a father to his four-year-old daughter Charlotte, has sadly succumbed to his injuries.

Before his untimely death, Picton had served as the Labor state secretary and campaign director between 2020 and 2022.

He most recently worked as a director at mining giant MinRes, but previously also served as a director and principal adviser for the Victorian Premier’s office.

He’s also the brother of South Australia’s Health Minister Chris Picton.

“His kindness, generosity and humour brought joy to our lives,” his family said in a statement.

“We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and respect from friends and colleagues across Australia,” the statement continues.

“We will be forever proud of Tim’s many extraordinary achievements and capacity for love, while knowing that he still had so much to give.

“Above all, Tim was an adoring father to four-year-old Charlotte, the love of his life.

“It breaks our hearts to know that Charlotte will grow up without her father by her side, but she will always know how deeply he loved her.”

Picton’s alleged attacker was granted bail at the end of last year after he was charged with grievous bodily harm over the incident.

WA Premier Roger Cook posted the whole Labor team were thinking of Picton after the attack.