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I’m a father of four, a weekend gardener, a pretty average footy player and Premier of South Australia.

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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
To everyone who entrusted me with this privilege, thank you. Special thanks to Annabel - couldn’t do it without her.
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2 years
Overnight I became the first Premier blacklisted by Vladimir Putin. It means I cannot visit Russia. While travelling to Russia wasn’t on my bucket list, it appears this decision has been made in response my government’s strong stance in standing up for Ukraine.
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2 years
My policies aren’t just for the next four years, they’re for the next generation.
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2 years
Couldn’t have done it without this bunch.
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1 year
We’ve signed a deal to return train and tram operations to public ownership - while avoiding any termination costs. This is a rare and historic achievement – returning a privatised service to public hands where they belong.
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2 years
The role of Attorney-General has existed for 165 years in South Australia. It's never been occupied by an Aboriginal person, until today. @kymaher was officially sworn in as the Attorney General and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs at Government House.
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2 years
It’s time to vote for change tomorrow. For a better future.
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2 years
If you’re working today - thank you. You deserve your penalty rates.
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2 years
South Australia has joined other governments and jurisdictions around the world in declaring a climate emergency in Parliament today.
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2 years
Medicare Aged care Child care Labor cares 10 days to go to make a change.
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Peter Malinauskas
1 year
This is the moment the First Nations Voice to Parliament in South Australia became law. This is a momentous occasion for our State. Put simply, our First Nations people deserve the right to have a say on the issues that affect their lives.
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Peter Malinauskas
10 months
Following Victoria’s decision not to proceed with hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, I have been asked if South Australia will step in to host the 2026 Games. In short, the answer is no.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
It’s time for change. It’s time for a better future. It’s time to vote Labor.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We will invest every single dollar of that money into our health system – where it’s needed.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Banning political donations is the single biggest thing we can do to restore public trust in our democracy. And if I become Premier next month, that’s exactly what I’ll do.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Here in WA today for Federal @AustralianLabor ’s Campaign Launch. Quick catch up with @MarkMcGowanMP before the launch kicks off!
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We’re reversing a plan to privatise Family Day Care and Respite Care services.
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2 years
We’re working to appoint an Autism Lead Teacher in every public primary school.
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2 years
Last night, South Australians switched on their porch lights to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
One more week to vote for a Govt with a bold vision for a better future. @AustralianLabor and @AlboMP has that vision.
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2 years
We cannot, in good conscience, stand idly by and allow hundreds of vulnerable people to sleep rough.
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2 years
Health remains my #1 priority.
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2 years
Next year, every public primary school in South Australia will have an autism inclusion teacher.
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2 years
Tomorrow, vote for someone who has a bold plan for a better future. @AlboMP and the @AustralianLabor has that plan.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
There is a substantial task before us - and there isn’t a moment to lose. And with these new Labor MPs on our team, we can get this done.
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Peter Malinauskas
1 year
It’s locked in and official. @AFL Gather Round in South Australia for the next 3 years!
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Your prospects in life shouldn’t be determined by your postcode.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Let’s make this clear. If elected, Labor will scrap the $662 million basketball stadium and instead, invest all that money into our health system.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
It’s the first day of Parliament. And we have some newcomers!
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2 years
3 reasons why to vote for Labor in 3 days: 1. Affordable Childcare 2. Stronger Medicare 3. Big investments in training & skills
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Peter Malinauskas
5 months
Statement from Police Commissioner Grant Stevens and his wife Emma on the 101st life lost on our roads this year – their youngest son, Charlie.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Out with an @SA_Ambulance crew tonight seeing first hand the amazing work they do, and the pressure they are under.
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Peter Malinauskas
11 months
I’m very happy to share the news that Annabel and I are expecting a baby in November! Sophie, Jack and Eliza are as excited as we are to find out whether they’ll have a little brother or sister. Annabel is doing really well, in fact I don’t know how she does it!
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We've got a very clear policy commitment that we are going to, in effect, legislate puppy factory and puppy farms out of business here in South Australia.
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Peter Malinauskas
5 months
On Thursday afternoon Annabel and I welcomed George Robert Malinauskas into the world, weighing 4.14kg. Both Annabel and George are doing very well, we feel so incredibly fortunate.
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Peter Malinauskas
1 year
Best of luck to @DanielAndrewsMP and the rest of @VictorianLabor in today’s Victorian State Election. You’ve done the hard work and lead another outstanding campaign, fighting to do what matters most for your State’s future. My team and I wish you all the very best.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Australia voted for change and for a better future.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Vladimir Putin, I won’t be bullied, the State Government won’t be bullied and I will continue to stand up for democracy.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
It's official Congratulations to Catherine Hutchesson on winning the seat of Waite & becoming the first Labor member for the seat since it was created in 1991. What an amazing result for Catherine, who never gave up and has campaigned tirelessly for the past two elections.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
The Federal Election has just been called for 21 May. South Australia needs a federal partner. And we have that in the @AustralianLabor with Anthony Albanese.
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2 years
We want more people making more environmentally friendly choices, not dissuade them. In 2021, the former Liberal Government introduced an Electric Vehicle Tax. This week, we introduced legislation to abolish it.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
There’s one day left till the election. And what a better place to spend it than with @AlboMP here in Adelaide.
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Peter Malinauskas
1 year
Congratulations to @ChrisMinnsMP on becoming the 47th Premier of NSW. I can’t wait to work with the new Government in NSW on matters that are in both our State’s, and the national interest.
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Peter Malinauskas
7 months
For the life of me, I don’t know why, in our hearts, we would say no to such an elegant and simple proposition.
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Peter Malinauskas
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Daniel Andrews has been a strong, thoughtful, and progressive Premier and I congratulate him on his substantial political career working in the interests of the Victorian people.
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1 year
And with the sound of the final siren of the first ever @AFL Gather Round - I want to say thank you. To everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the Gather Round the success it was - thank you. To all our interstate and international visitors who came and supported our…
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2 years
Big day - let’s go.
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1 year
South Australia has made history - becoming the first State to enact legislation to deliver a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
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Peter Malinauskas
3 years
Today I have written to Premier Steven Marshall offering Labor’s bi-partisan support should the government wish to delay this week’s scheduled Budget Estimates hearings - which are due to start Wednesday - so all levels of government can focus on the emerging COVID-19 cluster.
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Peter Malinauskas
8 months
Let’s give indigenous Australians a greater say over their own futures. Let’s give them a Voice to Parliament Let’s vote yes on 14 October.
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Peter Malinauskas
1 year
BREAKING NEWS The SA Government together with the @TheAdelaideOval will establish a Live site at Telstra Plaza for the @Socceroos vs Argentina Round 16 match on Sunday morning.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We’ve got one shot to recover from this pandemic as a state. And my team intends to make the most of it to set us up for generations to come.
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Peter Malinauskas
3 years
As I have said all along, the Opposition will do all we can to support & assist the State Govt during this pandemic. We fully support the request by the Premier to cancel the remaining sessions of his Budget estimates today, so he can focus on responding to the Parafield cluster
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Private money has no place in public elections. That’s why we’re banning political donations.
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Peter Malinauskas
3 years
I understand that people are right now concerned about what’s happening in our state and wondering how we got here. My message to everyone tonight, as the eyes of the nation are now on us, let’s show them just how resilient we are. FULL STATEMENT:
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
And Australians need an @AlboMP Labor Government.
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Anthony Albanese
2 years
South Australians need a @PMalinauskasMP Labor government.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Thank you.
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Peter Malinauskas
3 years
If you’re working in South Australia today, I want to thank you. Because unlike anywhere else in mainland Australia, you are working without penalty rates because the Marshall Liberal Government wouldn’t declare Boxing Day a public holiday.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Pounding the pavements this afternoon with a mate @AlboMP .
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Today, Labor launched its campaign for the 2022 Federal Election. This election should be about who has a bold vision for Australia. And Anthony Albanese has that vision.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
This includes: - Legislating to ban State Government investment in Russian assets - Sending medical equipment to Ukraine - Welcoming Ukrainian refugees and advocating for more
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Today I had lunch with my Liberal Party opponent in the seat of Croydon, Michael Santagata. Michael is a very decent man who reached out to me to have a catch up, and I’m really glad he did. We chatted about all sorts of things, including what motivates us to be in politics.
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Peter Malinauskas
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I’m here with our doctors, nurses, ambos, cleaners, healthcare workers and staff in the hospital because I want to thank them for everything they do. Words matter - but my Government will be working very hard to action and implement our health policies.
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2 years
. @AlboMP is back in town. This is the Federal partner we need. And we’re hitting the ground running together for all South Australians.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We’ll deliver a hydrogen-fuelled power plant, electrolyser and storage facility in SA.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Julia Gillard will be leading the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care. This is a significant step towards delivering the biggest reform to early childhood education our State has ever seen.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Yesterday was one of the most profound and humbling experiences of my life. But the moment that summed it all up happened first thing in the morning, when Annabel and I cast our votes with two members of our local community.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We need a partner in Federal Government like @AlboMP . A partner who will uphold the Murray Darling Basin Plan, deliver South Australia’s share of water and establish a National Water Commission. And that’s exactly what Anthony will do.
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Peter Malinauskas
3 months
Total Crowd Numbers: Perth Test - 59,125 (across 4 days including 2 weekend days) Adelaide Test - 67,050 (across 2 and a bit work days only) Adelaide got a bigger crowd for 2 hours of cricket today than Perth did on all of Day One against a higher ranked opponent!
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
To everyone who knocked on doors, who stood out in the sun and the rain, who shared our positive plans with their neighbours and who listened to their community: This belongs to you.
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2 years
A major expansion of Flinders Medical Centre is something worth smiling about.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
One month ago today, we terminated all work on the $662 million Basketball Stadium.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
To the staff at testing clinics working to keep up with the demand - thank you.
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Peter Malinauskas
10 days
“I got told, don't Google it, because what you'll read is horrific. In 2019, my youngest was diagnosed with Childhood Dementia and I was told he wouldn’t see his fifth birthday. A few months later, my eldest two were also diagnosed with the same condition. I don’t think…
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Polls have now closed! Thank you to every Labor volunteer. Good luck Albo!
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Tonight major landmarks in the CBD will be lit up in red and white to honor Japan’s longest serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. South Australia stands with Japan in this moment of grief.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
My team is ready for this election. We even have Wonder Woman on our side.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We’re continuing to provide FREE Rapid Antigen Tests for close contacts across SA.
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Peter Malinauskas
11 months
The ABC’s decision to axe its local Sunday night news bulletins is just wrong. A strong democracy depends on a strong fourth estate. In an open letter, I’m calling upon the ABC to reconsider its position and reinstate local 7pm Sunday bulletins.
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Peter Malinauskas
8 months
In six short weeks, let’s say yes on 14 October. Yes to give indigenous Australians a greater say over their own futures. Yes to give them a Voice to Parliament. Because Australians care about one another. And will always care about one another. #yes #referendum #yes23
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Peter Malinauskas
6 months
Just hours after Police Commissioner Grant Stevens spent the day supporting and grieving with the family and colleagues of Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, he received the tragic news that his son Charlie was struck by a car in Goolwa.
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Peter Malinauskas
3 months
I am excited to announce that South Australian anaesthetist and Thai cave rescue hero Dr Richard Harris OAM will be appointed the next Lieutenant Governor of South Australia.
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Peter Malinauskas
1 year
South Australia is leading the country with our First Nations Voice to Parliament.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Tonight, I will be turning on my porch light to recognise the light Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II provided to all of us.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
I am determined that South Australia will have a voice in the national discourse and a place on the national stage.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Showing a mate the sights. @AlboMP
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Peter Malinauskas
4 years
Why is SA better? Better food. Better wine. Better beer. Better coffee. Better beaches. Better sporting stadium. Better festivals. Better traffic. Better lifestyle. Better people.
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Andrew Lund
4 years
Premier @DanielAndrewsMP “I don’t want to be offensive to South Australians, but why would you want to go there?”. Urges Victorians to holiday at home @9NewsMelb @9NewsAdel
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Tonight, South Australia is lit up in red and white to honour Shinzo Abe. We stand with Japan in this moment of grief. 🇯🇵
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
This will be on TV from tomorrow, but I wanted to share it with you here first. Our priorities aren't just for the next four years – but the next generation.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
This election isn't just about who controls Parliament for the next four years. It's about who has a plan for our next generation.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Our hardworking ambos have not received a pay rise for over four years. We’re fixing that.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
We’re stepping in to provide free Rapid Antigen Tests for concession holders. South Australia is also partnering 50:50 with the Albanese Federal Government to extend the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
The South Australian State Government will waive the usual replacement fee for South Australians requiring a new driver’s licence as a result of the recent Optus data breach.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
This is my team. We are fresh, united and excited to work for all South Australians.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
I’m heading out to participate in the @VinniesSA @CEOSleepout this week. It’s for an important and worthy cause.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
South Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
Quick update from Canberra.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
A massive congratulations to Prime Minister-elect @AlboMP and the Federal Labor team on their election to government. As Premier, I can’t wait to get down to work with the new Prime Minister and the new Federal Labor government.
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Peter Malinauskas
4 years
Annabel & I are so happy to announce the arrival of Eliza Kate Malinauskas into the world today. Thanks so much to the amazing health professionals who helped bring our little girl into the world. My biggest thanks though goes to my incredible wife, who never ceases to amaze me.
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Peter Malinauskas
2 years
What’s going to define this Federal Election and ultimately the outcome of this election - is the vision for our country and the generations that’s going to come. @AlboMP has that vision.
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