Alan Kohler: If Anthony Albanese was serious about the rental crisis, he would do this If Anthony Albanese was serious about dealing with the 2023 rental crisis, he would resuscitate Kevin Rudd’s NRAS. The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023
‘Anger, hatred and lies’: Murdoch’s successful persuasion Murdoch’s News Corp long ago abandoned its commitment to truth, incoming co-chairs of Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission write. The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023
Albanese ready for new dawn on defence, as Rudd reveals government anxiety Anthony Albanese will reveal key details about the future of Australia’s defence force in America as his predecessor reveals the government's anxiety about tensions between China and the US. The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023
Queensland mother whose son took his life calls for change at robodebt royal commission – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd warns of risk of 'accidental war' with China Ahead of taking up his position as Australia's ambassador to Washington, former prime minister Kevin Rudd warns of the dangers of the tense relationship between the US and China. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
Greens in fresh push for Murdoch media inquiry Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce legislation to establish a federal commission of inquiry into Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. The New Daily · Mar 3, 2023
Rupert Murdoch is under scrutiny for his media empire. It's far from the first time Rupert Murdoch is in the headlines again, this time because of a lawsuit over Fox News' coverage of the 2020 election. It's not the only legal battle happening right now. WEKU · Feb 28, 2023
Chinese Communist Party-linked group called out for 'systemic' failure to comply with foreign influence regulations A Chinese Communist Party-linked group has become the first body to be forcibly listed under the federal government's Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme, five years after it was introduced. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
China is carrying out ‘blatant’ influence operations in Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says Former prime minister likens covert operations to famous scene in Casablanca and warns influence register should be more than ‘box ticking’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023
Foreign influence regime under parliamentary microscope, with calls for shakeup Australia's foreign influence regime comes under scrutiny, with experts warning the current laws are ill-defined, leaving efforts to influence the nations politicians and institutions unchecked. ABC News · Feb 20, 2023
How Clive Palmer and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas sent thousands of refugees to regional Australia "Wheeling and dealing" between then-immigration minister Scott Morrison and the mining magnate back in 2014 changed the face of regional Australia and the lives of those seeking a safe place to call home. ABC News · Feb 19, 2023
Kevin Rudd: Australia’s incoming ambassador to US says balloon saga threatens push to ease tensions with China Former Labor prime minister says incident has created ‘diplomatic clouds’ that may overshadow efforts to stabilise relationship The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2023
Paul Bongiorno: Aston by-election puts sharp focus on political faultlines The by-election date for the Melbourne seat of Aston hasn’t been announced, but it is already having a significant impact on politics. The New Daily · Feb 13, 2023
Peter Dutton finds the hardest words. But did he mean them? Peter Dutton said perhaps the hardest words for any Opposition Leader on Monday.Kevin Rudd was right and he had been badly wrong. The New Daily · Feb 13, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023 Peter Dutton may be sorry for not saying sorry, but he’s still in no man’s land on the voice I’m sure Dutton has learned things since his failure of judgment in 2008. The question is how will he put his learning to use
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2023 Linda Burney warns MPs who walked out on apology not to ‘repeat the mistake’ with the voice Those like Peter Dutton who regret boycotting the stolen generations apology should grasp opportunity offered by the Uluru statement, minister says
The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023 Humanising capitalism: Jim Chalmers designs a new version of an old Labor project Treasurer Jim Chalmers begins his Monthly essay “Capitalism After the Crises” with a quote from the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same river, and he’s not the same man.”
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2023 Kevin Rudd to shed media disclosure obligations as ambassador to US Former prime minister’s 84 disclosed public speaking activities to soon be marked ‘ceased’ on foreign influence register when he takes up position in US
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 George Pell saw climate science as a dangerous religious dogma – in the end his hardline stance held the church back Cardinal’s scepticism provided cover for the likes of Tony Abbott, who were able to justify denialism by invoking religious beliefs
ABC News · Jan 6, 2023 US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet Two powerful US politicians warn President Joe Biden the proposal to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines risks harming America's industrial base to "breaking point".
ABC News · Jan 4, 2023 Former PM Kevin Rudd tells United States to stop throwing allies 'under a bus' to limit Chinese influence in the region Former prime minister and incoming ambassador to Washington Kevin Rudd claims the Biden administration is operating with "one arm tied behind its back" in the Asia-Pacific.
AAP · Jan 4, 2023 Rudd claims US throws allies 'under a bus' Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has accused America of throwing its allies "under a bus" while relying on their support to counter China's economic influence.
The New Daily · Jan 1, 2023 The honeymoon is over, baby Anthony Albanese has made progress during his political honeymoon, but in 2023 he will have to show Australians why he was worth their vote.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2022 Inside track for former pollies to plum payments just isn't fair They all got a very generous taxpayer-funded parliamentary superannuation pension payable immediately after they left Parliament
Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2022 How Newcastle Herald letters brought us together decades later I was delighted to contact the lady, Hazel Parker, and we had many calls and visits recounting stories of our time in care.