Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says broadening and deepening bilateral ties will be the top priority during his three-day visit in Washington. The Australian embassy says the contingent of prime minister, four premiers, two chief ministers and business leaders is "the largest and most significant delegation of Australian government and business leaders ever to visit the United States".
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