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I am in favour of the notion of Australia as an immigrant society

Tony Abbott

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Tony Abbott
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
Politician
Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
Immigrant
Favour
Immigrants
Australia
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Society

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