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QuickCheck: Is it true that the word 'mate' was once banned in Australia?

By SYAUQI JAMIL

IF you know anything about Australian culture, chances are you are aware of their "G'day mate!" greeting.

But is it true that the phrase - specifically the word "mate" - was once banned in Australia?

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