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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

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

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 Guardian - AU

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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.”

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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

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

The Guardian - AU

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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

The New Daily

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

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.

Newcastle Herald

Rudd role takes US ties to 'next level'

Former US ambassador Joe Hockey has welcomed Kevin Rudd's appointment to the position, saying it will elevate American and Australian ties.

AAP

View from The Hill: Rudd is highly qualified for Washington, but might find the diplomatic corset constricting

In appointing Kevin Rudd as ambassador to the United States, Anthony Albanese is sending someone with all the qualifications, and more, for what is a highly demanding diplomatic job in extremely uncertain times.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Rudd appointed envoy to the US; neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell faces jail time; and last-minute Christmas gift guide

Former PM Kevin Rudd’s appointment to ambassador could become awkward if Trump returns to power

The Independent UK

Former Australian leader Kevin Rudd appointed US ambassador

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been chosen as the nation’s next ambassador to the United States

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Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appointed ambassador to U.S

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed Australia's next ambassador to the United States at a time when both countries are deepening security cooperation in response to a rising China.

The Guardian - AU

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd appointed ambassador to the US

Anthony Albanese told reporters the appointment would be seen within the US as a significant one

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Kevin Rudd is Australia's next ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will head to Washington DC next year to take on the role as Australia's newest ambassador to the United States.

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Former prime minister Kevin Rudd posted to Washington as Australia's new US ambassador

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will be sent to Washington DC as Australia's new ambassador to the US.

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The Prime Minister's Literary Awards have proved contentious, but this year's winners are worth celebrating

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards were announced this morning at a ceremony in Launceston. This year’s shortlists presented a challenge for the judges, who selected 30 titles from more than 540 eligible entries.

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Penny Wong's Washington DC speech to focus on US engagement with Asia and avoiding conflict with China

Senator Wong will urge the Biden administration to ramp-up economic engagement with Asia, while pressing Beijing to back Mr Biden's call for "guardrails" to avoid potential US-China conflict.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s first nuclear submarines should be built in the US, Andrew Hastie says

‘There’s too much risk in doing it on our own,’ says shadow defence minister citing immediate need for ‘hard power’

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Teal voters at 2022 federal election were largely 'tactical', not disaffected Liberals, says a new Australian National University study

The same university study finds Scott Morrison the least popular leader since they started measuring popularity more than three decades ago.

The Guardian - AU

Partner of detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei hopeful of ‘compassionate and speedy resolution’

Nick Coyle said it was positive that prime minister Anthony Albanese and foreign minister Penny Wong had raised her case with their Chinese counterparts

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