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The Council and staff of the National Museum of Australia send their deepest condolences in relation to the passing of former Council member, Alex Hartman.
Mr Hartman served on the Museum's Council from 2015 to 2018, and his extensive business experience and expertise in digital media operations was invaluable to the work of the Museum.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
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