In 1974, Fraser won a seat in Fraser (named after his brother Jim) as an independent in the original Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly1974–1986 and was, in consequence, expelled from the Labor Party. He died at Royal Canberra Hospital on 12 December 1977, two days after the 1977 federal election, following several years of heart trouble. He was survived by his wife and son. His brother, Jim Fraser, was MP for the adjoining seat of Australian Capital Territory from 1951 to 1970.
