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There has never been a more exciting time to be an Australian.

Malcolm Turnbull

Speech as Prime Minister, 2015 · Checked on 8 August 2026
There has never been a more exciting time to be an Australian.

Analysis

Malcolm Turnbull's claim is an opinion about national sentiment and opportunity, which lacks objective metrics for validation. Excitement is a personal and collective feeling, not a measurable fact. No data can conclusively prove or disprove the assertion.

Background

Turnbull made this remark during his tenure as Australia's Prime Minister (2015–2018), often emphasizing optimism about the country's future. Such statements are common in political rhetoric to inspire confidence.

Verdict summary

The statement is subjective and cannot be empirically verified.

Sources consulted

— The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Malcolm Turnbull's first speech as Prime Minister', 15 September 2015
— Australian Government Archives, 'Prime Ministerial Speeches 2015'
— PolitiFact Australia, 'Fact-checking subjective claims in politics', 2016