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Andrew is BRW's Rich lists editor and is responsible for the Rich 200 and Young Rich flagship issues. He also reports on matters relating to wealth and investment for BRW and The Australian Financial Review.

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Top 1000 - Lost and found

Published 26 January 2011 12:06, Updated 28 January 2011 10:53

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