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Meet the AC/DC-loving chief doctor who eats by example

Meet the AC/DC-loving chief doctor who eats by example

Economist, academic, philanthropist and paratrooper, outgoing Australian Medical Association president Steve Robson says prevention is the only cure for Australia’s sick health system.

Steve Robson, outgoing Australian Medical Association president, eating at Raku restaurant in Canberra. Martin Ollman

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It is towards the end of our lunch, over toasted sesame ice cream, when Australia’s most prominent doctor reveals his best-kept secret.

“I am an AC/DC nut. There is not a day in the last 30 years when I have not played it. In an ideal world, my next job would be playing rhythm guitar in an AC/DC tribute band,” says Steve Robson as we wrap up the 11-course tasting menu.

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Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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