Former Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book, Nation Building: How Immigration Made Australia, highlighting why he believes abolishing a dedicated Immigration Department in favor of Home Affairs was a critical policy mistake.

He reflected on his legacy of skills-focused migration and community consultation while critiquing the shift toward careerist self-interest in modern Australian politics.

Former Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book, Nation Building: How Immigration Made Australia, highlighting why he believes abolishing a dedicated Immigration Department in favor of Home Affairs was a critical policy mistake.
He reflected on his legacy of skills-focused migration and community consultation while critiquing the shift toward careerist self-interest in modern Australian politics.

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