Will Hodgman,Premier
The Tasmanian Government expresses its deepest sympathies to the family of Bob Hawke.
As Prime Minister, Mr Hawke led our nation through a period of great change and accomplished much during his time in office.
Throughout his career in public life he was a colourful character and a masterful politician, and was widely admired and respected by Australians from all walks of life.
He was a great Australian.
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