Kurt Fearnley's Tiny Island: Malcolm Turnbull
About this Episode
Malcolm Turnbull is a man who never sits still. From tech startups, high profile law cases, running cattle or running Australia as Prime Minister, his life has been varied and colourful. There have only been 30 Prime Minister's of Australia so it is always an honour to sit down and have a yarn with one.
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