Australia meeting to miss key player (The State)

21 July 2008, 11:28 am

When the S.C. Department of Commerce’s first official trade delegation lands this weekend in Brisbane, Australia, the man responsible for bringing the two state’s together will be most noticeable by his absence. Peter Beattie, who nurtured the relationship through three S.C. governors, stepped down last month as premier of Queensland. Beattie resigned Sept. 13 to make way for his successor Anna ...... read more

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