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Former Labor leader Simon Crean to be honoured with state funeral

Simon Crean smiles during Question Time in federal parliament.

Former Labor leader Simon Crean as a man of "intellect and decency" who contributed a great deal over a 23-year parliamentary career. Source: AAP / Alan Porritt

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A state funeral is being organised to honour former Labor leader Simon Crean after his sudden death in Germany at the age of 74.

The unionist-turned-politician had a political career that spanned 23 years, serving as a Labor leader and an outspoken government frontbencher.

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