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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised West Australians’ generosity at Telethon before setting an ambitious target for fundraising as he announced a $6 million contribution from the Federal Government. Speaking to 7 NEWS presenter Michael Usher, Mr Albanese said the Federal Government supported the world record fundraiser — the largest per capita Telethon in the world — because the research funded was universal.
They’re full of joy. They’re going through hardship themselves, and their families, and they’re just a joy to spend time with, and they’re so positive and vibrant about life,” he said. “It makes you recognise that we need to value each other. “The spirit of the whole of WA and the way that WA pitches in — this is the largest per capita fundraising telethon, not in Australia, in the world. It is extraordinary, and is something that West Australians should be really proud of.
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