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Can Australia’s political centre hold off the populist embers being set ablaze by Trump?

Donald Trump is unlike any politician Australia has ever seen. But could a demagogue in his image emerge?

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US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

Australia's ambassador to the US and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd has reached out to Donald Trump's incoming administration ahead of his inauguration.

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Peter Dutton’s greatest hits might get him elected but he’s not immune to the bad democracy trap

The opposition leader recognises voters’ anxiety and pessimism. Yet his solutions may intensify these forces

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Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.

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Scott Morrison rings in the New Year with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago resort

Former Australian prime minister posted a photograph with himself, his wife Jenny and Donald and Melania Trump on X

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At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain

At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both countries. Australia increases its influence in a region in which it feels threatened by China. Nauru receives economic assistance and reliable banking services.

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Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – as it happened

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS guidance system for bombs

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Political finance law reforms will reduce big money in politics, but will rich donors be the ultimate winners?

Political funding in Australia has long been shrouded in secrecy. It is also dominated by large donations and unrestrained spending, courtesy of laissez-faire federal political finance laws.

The Conversation

Anthony Albanese Confirms Kevin Rudd Will Remain As Australia’s Ambassador To The US

The former PM faced criticism after his social media posts roasting President-elect Donald Trump — such as labelling him a “village idiot” — surfaced following the US election results.

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Kevin Rudd will remain as Australia’s ambassador to US, Anthony Albanese says

PM silent on demands for envoy’s apology over past remarks calling Donald Trump ‘the most destructive president in history’ and ‘the village idiot’

The Guardian - AU

Trump shouldn’t decide Rudd’s future – but the US president-elect is no ordinary leader

Australia’s ambassador to Washington is hardly alone in his past criticisms but Trump’s capacity to forgive seems reliant on twin tests of repentance and usefulness

The Guardian - AU

Former ambassador to US accuses unnamed Sky News Australia presenters of campaign against Kevin Rudd

Dennis Richardson claims an effort to ‘make Rudd’s life untenable’ is at play, despite others also criticising Donald Trump in the past

The Guardian - AU

SMH declares war on ‘vengeful’ News Corp over ‘campaign’ against Kevin Rudd’s US posting

News Corp unleashes tidal wave of criticism over former PM’s barbs about Donald Trump. Plus: Sammy J delights in beating Kyle and Jackie O in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Line up to kiss the ring! How to join the brownnosers sucking up to Trump

Business moguls and world leaders are desperate to weasel into Trump’s good books. It’s humiliating but the payday is worth it

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Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened

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Grattan on Friday: Labor will ask voters ‘who will make you better or worse off in next three years?’

The government is standing by Kevin Rudd, albeit with gritted teeth, in the face of calls for him to be replaced as Australia’s ambassador to Washington. But the row is an unhelpful and potentially damaging distraction for a prime minister beset by problems and under the shadow of an approaching…

The Guardian - AU

US election updates: Cabinet picks, Biden meeting and winning the House cap busy day for Trump

Donald Trump wasted no time in assembling his top team, with picks like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard causing consternation among friends and foes alike

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Could Trump really fire Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd – and how big a deal would that be?

When one of Trump’s inner circle reposted Rudd’s congratulations with a gif of an hourglass, it could have been more than just empty bravado

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Afternoon Update: Trump appoints Musk to slash public service; church abuse verdict overturned; and chefs’ toughest food critics

The world’s richest man will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency

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Trump will 'hopefully' forgive Kevin Rudd: opposition

The coalition's foreign policy priorities have been outlined, with support for under-fire US ambassador and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd.

The Conversation

Former US ambassador accuses Sky News of creating a ‘self-licking ice cream’ to attack Kevin Rudd

The furore over Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, is a “self-licking icecream” created by some at Sky News, former defence chief and former ambassador to the United States, Dennis Richardson says.

The Guardian - AU

Senior Trump adviser suggests Rudd’s time as US ambassador could be up with hourglass gif

Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Tony Abbott defend suitability of former PM after Dan Scavino social media post, despite Rudd’s past criticism of president-elect

The Guardian - AU

Another senior TV executive leaves Nine – as it happened

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Trump nominates Musk and Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department – as it happened

Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’

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Treasury modelling says indirect impact of Trump’s tariffs likely to be worse than immediate impact for Australia

Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policy would bring a small reduction in Australia’s output and extra price pressures, especially in the short term, according to Treasury modelling.

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