From ‘pinch-me’ to ‘relentless’ — the children of Australia’s prime ministers speak out

Malcolm Turnbull’s son loathed it. Bob Hawke’s daughter describes it as an “incredible privilege.” Christine Milne’s son says it allowed him to see the very best — and the very worst — of society.

Australia’s grown-up children of political party leaders have varied experiences and views on what it’s like to live inside that unique goldfish bowl.

Now, they’re opening up on the highs and lows of being forced into the political spotlight — and the advice they’d give anyone in the same position.

‘It’s brutal’

Alex Turnbull, the son of former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, doesn’t mince words when it comes to having a parent in the top job.

“You’re an instrument to be used, a crowbar to be levered,” he tells the ABC. “Absorbing that is…