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Wayne Swan speaks during Question Time

Rinehart's move a threat to democracy: Swan

Updated: 19 June 2012. 07:48:27 (EST)

Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan says mining magnate Gina Rinehart's pushes for three seats on the Fairfax Media board is a threat to democracy. >more

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