Who is the greatest Australian and why?

One might say that the "Greatest" Australian can be because of the person's academic, community or sporting ability. It has been said that many great sportspeople have also demonstrated above average academic achievements as well as their sporting abilities and achievements and used the resultant fame to benefit the community and therefore achieving greatness in all of the three qualities. It is fair to say it is not just the sporting achievement it is how …

…care of your family and being able to have a laugh at yourself". He has donated money to charities and set-up charity orphanages. He has been a leader, patriotic and true sportsman and would be in most cases an Australian household name. From this discussion it is obvious, in my opinion, that the greatest Australian is Steve Waugh and this has been confirmed and recognized by Australia as he was named Australian of the Year 2004.