The Latest Breaking News from Simon Crean

PM’s pragmatism on Trump’s Iran fury risks Australia following US into Operation Epic Fail

Anthony Albanese’s support for actions that do not adhere to international law stands in stark contrast to the principles demonstrated by Labor two decades ago

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7

View from the Hill: Albanese supports US bombing, reluctantly

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong went out on Monday to back the United States attack on Iran, it was obvious their support was through gritted teeth.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025

Peter Dutton backs release of Iraq war papers after Morrison government failure

Department claims key documents outlining reasoning behind joining US-led invasion were not included in an ‘apparent administrative oversight’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024

Vale Simon Crean: a true believer in the Labor Party

On reflection, Simon Crean was probably the first domino to fall in a certain madness that seized Labor during the Howard era and presaged a decade of turmoil that only settled down under Bill Shorten’s leadership (2013-19).

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023

Deputy PM says Russia uprising ‘a crack in the edifice’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2023

Simon Crean, Labor 'loyal servant', dead at 74

Australian Labor is mourning the death of Simon Crean.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2023

Morning Mail: tributes follow sudden death of Simon Crean, teen’s 500 days in solitary, Australia on top in Ashes

Australia’s political leaders honour the legacy of the former Labor leader following his shock death, aged 74

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2023

‘Leader of conviction and courage’ Simon Crean dead at 74

The Australian Labor Party is mourning the death on Sunday of Simon Crean, a Labor prince who never became king.

The New Daily · Jun 25, 2023

Simon Crean, former Labor and ACTU leader, dies aged 74

Simon Crean, a former Labor opposition leader, has died suddenly while in Germany, aged 74.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2023

Tributes flow after former Labor leader Simon Crean dies, aged 74

Labor luminary, unionist-turned-politician and former leader Simon Crean has died at the age of 74 on Sunday.

The New Daily · Jun 25, 2023