Paul Keating

Immigration

Cowardly and racist: Paul Keating assails Angus Taylor’s migration policy

The former prime minister has launched a scathing attack on Angus Taylor and the Coalition’s migration policy, saying it is racist and grounded in cowardice.

2 days ago
Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos

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Opinion
Political leadership

We’re pining for the ’90s. Yes, even its politics. Please explain

Cast your mind back to a time when leaders were bolder, braver and less captive to the hurtling news cycles of this online age.

April 10, 2026
Nick Bryant

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One.

Opinion
Letters

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.

March 16, 2026

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.

March 10, 2026
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.

February 14, 2026
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.

February 12, 2026
Tony Wright

A catafalque party guards the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Solider at the Australian War Memorial.

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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.