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VETAFFAIRS
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Fix this textAngus Houston heads Anzac Centenary Advisory Board
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Fix this textChief Marshal Angus Houston, AC,
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Fix this textThe Minister Assisting the Prime Min-
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Fix this text“He has had an outstanding career in
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Fix this text“In 2008, he was made a Companion of
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Fix this textLeft: Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC, AFC (Ret’d).
Fix this textAbove: Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC, AFC (Ret’d)
Fix this textstops to talk to a member of HMAS Kuttabul during his visit
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Fix this textMr Snowdon said the Chair of the new
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Fix this textJoining ACM Houston on the Board
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Fix this textDedicated staff from the Department of Veter-
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Fix this textThe Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren
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Fix this textOnce implemented, SWIIP will provide a
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Fix this textDEBUNKING THE MYTHS
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Fix this textYOUR HEALTH AND ALCOHOL
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Fix this textPensions and allowances
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