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Who is Taryn Brumfitt? Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Australian of the Year

Who is Taryn Brumfitt? Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Australian of the Year

The writer and director’s body image advocacy started with a viral post and is headed for the upper echelons of government

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Bestselling writer, director and body image campaigner Taryn Brumfitt has been named the 2023 Australian of the Year.

The 45-year-old mother of four first came into public life in 2013, when a simple “before and after” photo on Facebook went viral showing how her body had changed.

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Date: Jan. 25, 2023 8:20 PM ET
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