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Megan Doherty

'The people made me stay': Carrie Leeson on her adopted country she calls home

Australia South Africa Karleen Minney Lifeline Lifeline Canberra Canberra

South African-born Carrie Leeson has been appointed the chief executive of the National Australia Day Council.

Carrie Leeson on Friday on the Australians of the Year Walk beside Lake Burley Griffin. Picture by Karleen Minney

The former CEO of Lifeline Canberra starts her new job on Monday - and early.

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