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Which title was Burnet given in 1960 for his contributions to Australian science?

  • First Australian of the Year

  • Australian Scientist of the Decade

  • Best Australian Virologist

  • Australian Intellectual of the Year

Answer

In 1960, Sir Macfarlane Burnet was the first Australian to be named Australian of the Year for his contributions to Australian science. Burnet was a pioneer in immunology and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960 for his work on acquired immunity. He was also a strong advocate for science and education in Australia.
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