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12 February 2010

Laurie Oakes launches So Greek

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On Wednesday 10 February at Paperchain bookstore in Canberra, Laurie Oakes launched Niki Savva’s political memoir: So Greek: confessions of a conservative leftie.

Henry Rosenbloom introduces Laurie Oakes

Niki Savva signs copies of her book

Laurie Oakes, Niki Savva and Andrew Robb MP

You can read Laurie Oakes’ launch speech here: Download

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