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It should be noted that comment was made at the artists funeral and is not complete. The full quote is 'cartoon that united Australians in defence of freedom' referring to freedom of speech

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/mar/17/turnbull-lauds...

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Out of interest, do you think the extra context ameliorates the Prime Minister's proud defence of base racism?

As an outsider, sounds like he defended free speech, not racism.

So yes, the extra content makes a huge difference.

Thanks. Personally I'm comfortable that both the location and further context are extraneous.

His assertion that it united the nation is misguided enough (and clearly factually incorrect, though as an outsider you may not be aware of that).

That the PM chose that particular cartoon to exalt speaks volumes.

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