Australian head of Pacific Islands Forum quits

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Updated May 7, 2008 19:51:55

The Australian Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Greg Urwin has resigned halfway through his second term, citing medical reasons. He was the first Australian to hold the forum's top position in its 37 year history.

Presenter: Pacific correspondent Campbell Cooney
Speakers: Sean Dorney, ABC Australia Network Pacific correspondent.

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