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“In the end we won't be judged as a society solely by our growth statistics or economic activity graphs. We will be judged by the quality of the life that we foster for all members of the community and the compassion we show for the disadvantaged.”

Quote by Carmen Lawrence

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Carmen Lawrence

Carmen Lawrence, born on March 2, 1948, is a former Premier of Western Australia. She is the first female Premier in the history of Western Australia and the first female Premier from the Australian Labor Party. more

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