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“What every prime minister struggles with and every leader struggles with is how to balance the two objectives; firstly that of ensuring that all asylum seekers are treated generously and humanely in accordance with the convention and secondly doing everything you can to eliminate or at least discourage people smuggling. And it's a very, very difficult balance.”

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Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull is an Australian politician who served as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. Born on October 24, 1954, Turnbull has a background in law and economics. He has been active in Australian politics for many years, holding several important positions, including Minister for Communications and Minister for Finance. His political career is known for his efforts to promote economic reforms and the digital agenda. more

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