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Grattan on Friday: History will judge Keating's assessments of AUKUS and China, but his performance went over the top

As the old adage goes, time will tell whether Paul Keating’s scepticism about AUKUS and his extremely benign view of China’s intentions turn out to be justified.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

The ‘worst deal’ in history and an Albanese snub: Paul Keating’s most memorable calls at the press club

Former Labor prime minister attacks Aukus, the media, post-Brexit Britain and his own side of politics

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2023

Afternoon Update: Keating calls Aukus submarines ‘worst deal in history’; power prices to surge; and ‘Violet’ Coco’s sentence quashed

Former Labor prime minister launched an extraordinary broadside against the Albanese government’s key Aukus policy

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2023

Sydney to Newcastle first for high-speed rail: federal Infrastructure Minister

Catherine King said she expected a new business case would back Sydney to Newcastle, dampening hopes of fast improvements to the Canberra line.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023

Inland Rail $14.5b project 'way over budget', schedule

One of Australia's biggest transport projects is over budget, behind schedule and has been treated like a "vanity project", the federal minister has warned.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Word from The Hill: Albanese at the National Press Club, Aston byelection, Super battles

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Australia will control nuclear submarines in any conflict with Aukus partners, Albanese says

The PM insists Australia will maintain its sovereignty in the event of a disagreement with the US or UK on military strategy

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023

Anthony Albanese to flag additional military investment before landmark defence review

Prime minister will announce plans to host a cybersecurity roundtable next week

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023

Constitution did not detail air force, nuclear subs: Albanese on Voice referendum

Tony Burke has accused "no" proponents of not understanding the constitution.

The Canberra Times · Feb 1, 2023

'Doomsday Clock' moves to 90 seconds to midnight as nuclear threat rises

Atomic scientists set the "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight than ever before on Tuesday, saying threats of nuclear war, disease, and climate volatility have been exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, putting humanity at greater risk of annihilation.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023