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FRAZER, IAN

FRAZER, IAN – in his Australian of the Year 2006 acceptance speech

I've always felt that what I do in life should be good for the community. I think that's the measure of being an Australian citizen. It's not so much where you're born, it's what you're actually doing beyond what people expect of you.

FRAZER, IAN - in his Australian of the Year 2006 acceptance speech

FRAZER, IAN – 1960-2010 Australians of the Year, Wendy Lewis

It's a marvellous honour, especially as I follow in the footsteps of distinguished medical scientists who are recent Australians of the Year, including Professor Peter Doherty, Sir Gus Nossal and Professor Fiona Wood. Gus, Fiona and I all chose to be Australians and to make this country the cradle of research that aims to improve the lives of millions of people…

FRAZER, IAN - 1960-2010 Australians of the Year, Wendy Lewis