Many great Australians have held the torch and supported the event since it began in 1987. Here is a selection.
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Julia GillardFormer Prime Minister of Australia |
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Alan BorderLegendary Cricketer |
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James MorrisonMaster Trumpeter |
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Cathy FreemanOlympic 400m Champion |
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Mandawuy YunupinguMusician, Yothu Yindi |
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Mal MeningaRugby League legend |
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Sally Pearson2012 Olympic Gold Medallist (100m hurdles) |
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Prof. Fiona WoodClinical Professor at University of WA and former Australian of the Year |
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Steve HookerFormer World, Olympic and Commonwealth Pole Vault Champion |
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