We must ensure that our children and grandchildren have the same opportunities that we have had.

Analysis

The phrase appears in the transcript of Turnbull's address to the National Press Club on 20 July 2016, where he discussed the need for economic reform and inter‑generational opportunity. Multiple news outlets quoted the line verbatim. No evidence contradicts the attribution.

Background

After becoming Prime Minister in September 2015, Turnbull delivered a series of speeches outlining his economic agenda, emphasizing fairness for future generations. The 2016 speech highlighted education, skills, and infrastructure as pillars to maintain opportunities for children and grandchildren.

Verdict summary

Malcolm Turnbull indeed said these words in a 2016 speech on economic reform.

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