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Is this the world's best job?

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Tourism officials in Australia are describing it as 'the best job in the world'.

They want someone to work on a tropical island off the Queensland coast.

The job description includes exploring the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swimming and snorkelling.

The successful applicant will be given luxury accommodation, a golf buggy and a salary of $150,000 (£70,000).

Colette McBeth reports.

Pictures courtesy of Tourism Queensland

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