The Giles interview: 'I think I'm a persuader': In an interview with The Saturday Paper, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles says he is trying to establish a social licence to pursue humanitarian goals.

In an interview with The Saturday Paper, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles discusses his approach to politics and the challenges he faces in pursuing humanitarian goals. Giles emphasizes his preference for reasoned and careful rhetoric, in contrast to the alarmist language used by others in the immigration debate. He acknowledges the criticisms of recent immigration laws but argues that maintaining strong borders is necessary to maintain a broad social license for Labor's humanitarian aims. Giles is described by colleagues and advocates as dogged, persuasive, and accessible, although some note his difficulty in distilling complex issues into simple messages. Despite the challenges he faces, Giles expresses his love for his job and the satisfaction he derives from changing people's lives. [Extracted from the article]