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The core argument posited is that policies emphasizing race and background can create unnecessary divisions, rather than fostering unity. The speaker emphasizes that equality should mean giving everyone the same opportunities, rather than focusing on perceived differences based on immutable characteristics.
In a humorous plea to international audiences, the speaker invites colleagues from Australia to adopt similar common sense approaches, criticizing what they see as overly bureaucratic or ideological policies that distract from real issues like infrastructure and economic growth. The stance reflects a broader call for pragmatic policymaking rooted in national interests rather than ideological narratives.