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There is nothing more important in business or politics than a deal is a deal.

Malcolm Turnbull

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Malcolm Turnbull
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 24
Barrister
Entrepreneur
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Member Of The Australian Parliament
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Sydney
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Malcolm Bligh Turnbull
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