State memorial service to be held for Peter Reith

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The family of former Howard government minister Peter Reith has accepted the Albanese government's offer of a State Memorial Service.

The MP was a senior member of John Howard's cabinet, holding Defence and Industrial Relations portfolios.

He died last week aged 72 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

The State Memorial will be held this Thursday in Melbourne.

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