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" ... In the NSW parliament, MPs paused in silence as a mark of respect.
NSW lower house MPs today briefly suspended their deliberations after party leaders expressed their sadness at Mr Irwin's death.
Premier Morris Iemma said Australia would seem like a smaller place without Irwin.
"He represented the best of Australia - sunny, bold, optimistic, and carefree - and with the odd touch of mayhem," Mr Iemma told parliament. ..."
If he is the best then I hate to see the worst. Do all Aussies have a death wish?