Former Whitlam minister Kep Enderby dies

Former Whitlam government minister Kep Earl Enderby QC has died aged 88.

Mr Enderby was a Labor representative for the ACT from 1970 to 1975.

Acting Labor leader Tony Burke said the party was saddened by the news of Mr Enderby's passing.

"As a member of the House of Representatives, Kep served with distinction," he said in a statement today.

After leaving politics, Mr Enderby became a Justice in the NSW Supreme Court.