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Comedian Joe White laughs about 'the heavy stuff' to highlight refugee stories

Joe White, born Tiluhun Hailu, wants to make sure stories like his mother's are told. (Supplied)

When Joe White first came to Australia, he did not speak a lick of English.

His only real cue to join conversations was when somebody asked him about the name he was given at birth — Tiluhun Hailu.

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