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“I have always had, as I know many people have, a singular passion for Australia. I do love the sunburnt country, its ancient landscapes, its exhilarating reaches of sand and sea.”

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Peter Garrett is an Australian politician born on April 16, 1953. He has served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives and has had a significant impact in the fields of environmental protection, arts, and culture. more

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