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What prestigious position did Slim hold in Australia?

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Serving as the Governor-General of Australia from 2003 to 2008, Peter Cosgrove, known as "Slim," held a prestigious position as the representative of the Australian head of state, Queen Elizabeth II. In this role, he carried out constitutional and ceremonial duties, including appointing prime ministers and dissolving parliament, while symbolizing the nation's unity and identity at significant events and occasions.
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