“Remarks such as 'great Australian', 'larger than life' are sometimes used where they are not appropriate. But in the case of Kerry Packer both of those descriptions are entirely appropriate. He was a great Australian, he was a larger than life character and in so many ways he left his mark on the Australian community over a very long career in business, particularly in the media and also that other great passion of his, Australian sport”
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John Howard
John Howard, born on July 26, 1939, is a former Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1996 to 2007. He is recognized for his conservative policies and leadership during critical events such as the September 11 attacks and the Bali bombings. Howard has been instrumental in shaping Australia's foreign and domestic policies. more
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