Turnbull takes on Murdoch's Australian media empire

Former prime minister is calling for rigorous inquiry into News Corp

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Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, left, has accused Rupert Murdoch's media empire of undermining democracy. (Source photos by Reuters and EPA/Jiji)

MITCH RYAN, contributing writer

MELBOURNE -- Politicians of all stripes are desperate for Rupert Murdoch's support when they are in power, but one former Australian leader is taking on the media baron in a bid to curb his vast empire of influence around the world.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has accused Murdoch's media empire of undermining democracy, and says a rigorous inquiry into Murdoch's News Corp is needed in the wake of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News in the U.S.

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