Former governor general and Labor party leader Bill Hayden dies aged 90

Prime minister Anthony Albanese confirms his death on Saturday

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Former governor general and one-time Labor Party leader Bill Hayden has died at the age of 90.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday, paying tribute to a legend of our labour movement" and that a state funeral will be held to honour his life.

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