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When the world is in trouble, Australia responds. Australia is a good, global citizen.

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Tony Abbott
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
Politician
Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
Citizens
Trouble
Good
World
Responds
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Australia
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