Paul Keating
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Trump trivialises war and makes a mockery of politics
Under Donald Trump, the US frames war, whether just or unjust, in the language of Nintendo.
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- Opinion
- Donald Trump
Paul Keating’s secret role in Trump’s super plan
The US president’s aim to create a pension plan for low-income workers is inspired by Australia’s super system, which Keating was called on to explain to American policymakers.
- Elizabeth Knight
- Opinion
- Language
The C-word is still taboo in Australia. Why can’t we say it out loud?
The absence of this particular word in the national discussion is holding us back.
- Malcolm Knox
- Political Sketch
- Political leadership
Taylor versus Ley, the sequel, shapes up as a box-office bomb
Far from the audience-thrilling rituals of political leadership challenges, this one started out as a flop.
- Tony Wright
- Tony Wright’s Column
- Graham Richardson
Rare is the state funeral that lifts a nation’s spirit
State funerals are variously celebratory, solemn and even quirky, and sometimes disappointing. But at least once, for a man with no name, such an event soared.
- Tony Wright
- Opinion
- Superannuation
Trump’s latest thought bubble: Mimic our superannuation system
Paul Keating, the father of Australia’s retirement savings system, can take a bow – Donald Trump is a fan.
- Elizabeth Knight
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Even Albanese’s friends are impatient with his lack of ambition
It will aggravate the prime minister, but this critique is coming from five angles this week.
- James Massola
- Opinion
- Defence
Be serious, Paul Keating: We need more defence spending, so spare us the cheap shots
Australia needs a thorough debate about its deficient defence budget, not dopey insults from a former PM.
- Jennifer Parker
- Opinion
- Australian economy
It’s a banana republic moment. We need to see more from Jim Chalmers
We don’t need eloquent oration or a calm plan for the future. Australia needs a call to economic arms.
- Shane Wright
Kenneth Hayne goes from High Court judge to unlikely fitfluencer
The former judge and banking royal commissioner has hit 80 in pristine shape.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Madeleine Heffernan