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Muslims in Australia, making it 'more competitive.'
Murdoch backs Australian immigration despite backing new government
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia should throw open its doors to immigrants to make the country more competitive, media mogul Rupert Murdoch said on Thursday, in contrast to his backing for the new government's tough policy on asylum seekers.
Murdoch said the diversity created by immigration, and the ties it brings with other nations, particularly in Asia, would help give Australia a leg-up as it seeks trade relationships.
"Australia is on its way to becoming what may be the world's most diverse nation," Murdoch, head of News Corp , said in a speech to the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney. "This is an incredible political advantage."
Murdoch contrasted Australia with the United States, which he said was being "racked by self-defeating debate over immigration policy".
The steady flow of refugee boats is a hot political issue in Australia, polarizing voters, while stoking tension with neighbors like Indonesia and Sri Lanka.. . .
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