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A very big thank you to Martin for starting us off this morning. You have Amy Remeikis with you for most of the day now.
It’s going to be a big day, so let’s get into it.
The opening sentence alone stands as a monument to the grace and bravery of a truly great Australian.
And I quote: “Dear Mr Howard, as the person who lost his wife and two beautiful daughters at Port Arthur, I am writing to you to give you the strength to ensure no person in Australia ever has to suffer such a loss.”
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