Bob Hawke, who presided over Australia's transformation into an open economy, and was the ALP's most successful prime minister, died on Thursday at his home. He was 89.
Andrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
