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Bob Hawke, Australia's 23rd prime minister, dies aged 89

Updated May 16, 2019 19:49:18

Bob Hawke, Australia's 23rd prime minister and former Labor Party leader, has died at the age of 89.

Mr Hawke led the country and his party from 1983 to 1991, and his contribution to public life helped shape modern Australia.

A great conciliator, Mr Hawke's achievements as prime minister included modernising the economy and integrating it into the global community, establishing Medicare, and championing environmental issues.

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Topics: alp, government-and-politics, federal-parliament, australia

First posted May 16, 2019 19:45:04

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