Fed: Jeffery tells Australians to care for each other

AAP General News (Australia)
12-31-2007
Fed: Jeffery tells Australians to care for each other

CANBERRA, Dec 31 AAP - The governor-general has urged Australians to care for each
other, the nation and the land.

Major-General Michael Jeffery, in a new year message, said 2008 was an appropriate
time to reflect on the country's numerous strengths and achievements.

"These include our stable and effective democracy, wide availability and quality of
healthcare, abundance of natural resources, opportunities for entrepreneurs and good education
availability for our children," he said in a statement.

"We also have a shared sense of decency, fairness, respect and tolerance for others."

Maj-Gen Jeffery said a diverse and multi-cultured population had made Australia "a
unique and successful nation".

He said he and his wife Marlena frequently encountered people from all walks of life
who were strongly motivated by service above self, hard work and compassion.

"As we travel through Australia in 2008, we will continue to encourage all Australians
to care for ourselves, each other, our nation and the land in which we are so lucky to
live."

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