PHILIP RUDDOCK AND THE POLITICS OF COMPASSION

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The book explores Philip Ruddock's complex legacy as Australia's longest-serving Minister for Immigration, highlighting his early commitment to human rights contrasted with later policies that drew significant criticism, such as offshore processing and mandatory detention of asylum seekers. Ruddock's stoic demeanor in the face of human tragedy and public dissent contributed to perceptions of him as uncaring. The narrative delves into the dichotomy of his political career, revealing the tensions between his past advocacy and the controversial decisions that defined his later tenure.