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Paul Keating lashes out at AUKUS deal

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3 years ago

March 16, 2023

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The former Australian Prime Minister has also delivered a scathing assessment of senior government officials

The “worst deal by an Australian Labor Government since World War One”.

That’s how former Australian PM Paul Keating is describing the AUKUS Alliance.

Keating fired in just about every direction during his appearance at the National Press Club on Wednesday.

He’s lashed out at Australian lawmakers for investing $368 billion for a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S.

The former Labor leader also offered a scathing assessment of the government’s most senior politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles, and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, dubbing Marles and Senator Wong “seriously unwise ministers”.

Australia will eventually build British-designed nuclear-powered submarines with American combat systems.

Australia will buy at least three U.S. nuclear-powered submarines early next decade — boats that might be second-hand and need U.S. Congressional approval.

The Coalition has endorsed the deal.

“For $360 billion, we’re going to get eight submarines. It must be the worst deal in all history,” Keating said.

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Canva overtakes Atlassian as Australia’s top tech giant

Canva surpasses Atlassian as Australia’s most valuable tech company with a valuation of $65 billion amid explosive growth.

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4 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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Canva surpasses Atlassian as Australia’s most valuable tech company with a valuation of $65 billion amid explosive growth.

Canva has officially taken the crown as Australia’s most valuable technology company, surpassing long-time heavyweight Atlassian. The major shift comes as Canva continues scaling globally with explosive user growth and AI-powered design features that are reshaping the industry.

The company’s valuation has now soared to approximately $65 billion thanks to strong investor backing and accelerating revenue momentum. This marks a major milestone for the Sydney-based startup founded by Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams.

Meanwhile, Atlassian has slipped to a market capitalisation of around $58 billion following a sharp downturn in share price. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

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Jim Jordan accuses Australia of censorship as eSafety commissioner called to testify

Jim Jordan urges Australia’s eSafety Commissioner to testify, sparking debate on foreign censorship and U.S. free speech.

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5 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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Jim Jordan urges Australia’s eSafety Commissioner to testify, sparking debate on foreign censorship and U.S. free speech.

U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan has ignited a political firestorm by demanding Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, testify before Congress. He alleges that Australia is enforcing a “foreign censorship regime” that threatens American free speech, escalating tensions between global regulators and U.S. lawmakers.

In this episode, we speak with Prof Chris Berg from RMIT University to unpack the implications of Australia’s Online Safety Act on U.S. platforms and how global content moderation rules are increasingly colliding with national free speech protections.

We also explore the growing debate over whether Australia’s efforts to regulate harmful online content extend too far beyond its borders, and what this clash might mean for the future relationship between Canberra and Washington.
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Australia’s most affordable growth markets revealed: Hotspotting’s new report explained

Discover Australia’s affordable property markets with growth potential in Hotspotting’s latest report, featuring expert investment insights.

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5 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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Discover Australia’s affordable property markets with growth potential in Hotspotting’s latest report, featuring expert investment insights.

Australia’s most affordable property markets with real long-term growth potential are now firmly in the spotlight as Hotspotting unveils its latest Cheapies with Prospects report. The data highlights suburbs where prices remain accessible but fundamentals show strong signs of sustainable capital growth.

In this interview, Tim Graham from Hotspotting breaks down what qualifies a market as a true “cheapie with prospects,” exploring the combination of affordability, yield, low vacancies and economic activity that signal genuine investment appeal. He explains why value-driven unit markets are leading across capital cities, and why Palmerston stands alone as the standout house market on the list.

We also dig into how regional markets stack up against metro areas, the role of infrastructure in boosting demand, and what investors should be watching closely in emerging hotspots. Whether comparing units in the cities or houses in the regions, Tim offers strategies for long-term growth focused investing.
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