Bob Hawke death LIVE: Australia mourns passing of Labor legend, flags to fly at half mast

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This was the last time Bob Hawke and Bill Shorten met. According to Shorten's office, Hawke told the Labor leader: “You’ve done very well, son.”

to Hawke, Morrison says "they're not the words I obviously used" but says everyone is seeking to be generous and non-partisan.

"I think it was more about the broad spectrum of views he was able to embrace, and how all Australians from either the Liberal or Labor side were able to appreciate what he was about. And that's certainly how I choose to look at that," he says.'s office has released this photo of the Opposition Leader farewelling Hawke last week at his Sydney home. This was the last time the pair met.Bill Shorten during his last meeting with Bob Hawke.

Bob Hawke was a huge figure and someone I deeply admired, liked and learned from, a genuine giant in anyone’s politics. He was an immensely successful leader of Australia but he also impacted all of us round the world who were looking for a sustainable model of government which combined strong economies with high levels of social justice and investment in the most disadvantaged sections of society.

 

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Really? Are you sure he didn't say... 'Bill ..for the last fucking time...the word Australia has an L in it'!

I wish Bob knew about Bills socialist agenda .. rip Bob ✊🏼

You shilling for Labor? Can’t believe a man of Hawke’s intellect thought Shorten is the answer to Australia’s future

...'but you haven't won yet!; don't f*ck it up!'...Bob was ever the realist...

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