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New Years Message from His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery
31 December 2007
Marlena and I extend our very best wishes to all Australians for a safe and fulfilling New Year.
As we look ahead to 2008, it is appropriate to reflect on the numerous strengths and achievements of the diverse and multi-cultured people who together have made Australia a unique and successful nation.
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.
We also have a shared sense of decency, fairness, respect and tolerance for others.
Marlena and I frequently encounter people from all walks of life who are 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.
We wish all of you a happy and fulfilling New Year.