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Former governor general and Labor party leader Bill Hayden dies aged 90

Bill Hayden, former Labor leader and governor general, has died aged 90
Bill Hayden, former Labor leader and governor general, has died aged 90. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

Former governor general and one-time Labor Party leader Bill Hayden has died at the age of 90.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday, paying tribute to “a legend of our labour movement” and that a state funeral will be held to honour his life.

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