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In a debate about migration, the ABC had to present multiple views. But where to draw the line? | Weekly Beast

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The ABC’s decision to host its second National Forum on the subject of migration was always going to give rise to some tricky calls about whose voices should be heard.

Among those invited to take part was Conrad Gillard of Down Under Reform, one of the seven people who addressed panellists during Monday’s program.

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