IN FULL: Former Australian PM, Paul Keating joins Laura Tingle in conversation on 'AUKUS' at the NPC

Paul Keating joins Laura Tingle in conversation from the ABC studios in Ultimo to discuss 'AUKUS'. Journalists, corporate partners, members, and guests will watch and asks questions of Mr Keating from the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra.
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Originally broadcast on ABC TV on Wednesday, 15 March, 2023.
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[@PaulMitchell-uj1uu]

Paul Keating is 100% right on this issue. AUKUS is a terrible idea; we just become a vassal of the USA. The USA as a global force is dying, and Australia should not let its self be dragged down with it.

[@Snoop_Dugg]

The UK is also dying US has been compared to the fall of Rome We could have been our own influence in Asia

[@PaulMitchell-uj1uu]

@@Snoop_Dugg totally agree. Australia is at a fork in the road, and joining with Asia makes far more sense.

[@dennisrichards7994]

Come on we have always been a vassal of the United States !!!

[@johnywoh2103]

The USA has become disruptive force to the modern world peace in every aspect, economically, militarily and socially

[@BossySwan]

Rubbish

[@jaqalenabrooks8499]

Paul Keating IS the smartest man in the room. Agree with him 💯

[@cjmckay309]

He certainly thinks that he is!

[@tuber00009]

Butt kisser

[@patrickpittorino7032]

What are his communist links? Impossible to trust.😊

[@artnull13]

Coward like Keating could hardly be called a man or smart - he does have a lot of blood on his hands and shills for his master Xinnie the Pooh - so I can see why you’re so easily impressed 😂

[@enzoh7763]

​@@cjmckay309 , , What if you're in the same room, You could be the smartest there, hands down.

[@matsemillian]

Watching this for a third time. 😂 This man is a living legend.

[@davidapswoude3259]

Signing Lima agreement with Comrade Whitlam and Comrade Keating’s Superannuation did-more-for-China than any one Chinese leader did-for-China! Unequivocally Superannuation starves Aus economy of innovation&capital/offshored everything. Makes You wonder whether Holt really just forgot how to swim?

[@truthseeker9958]

We need Mr. Keating to address the so called journalists at our National Press Club in America, he’s desperately needed here

[@Time4Peace]

Kevin Rudd will block him. Rudd has joined the War Machine apparatus to survive the toxic US political environment.

[@balkanleopard9728]

Absolutely brilliant. The Australian media is a supine disgrace. The xenophobia and arrogance of Matthew Knott was particularly shocking. Paul Keating provided a wise and coherent presentation and absolutely destroyed the media lackeys. Can we please have a real PM to lead Australia.

[@nicholascharles9625]

He can say all this because he's not PM anymore. If he were still PM he'd have made the same deal as albanese. Australia does not have independent foreign policy. If Australia tried to differ from American policy that government would likely be overthrown.

[@Akean51]

@@nicholascharles9625 So governments should simply follow the yanks at the expense of Australia, just so they can save their own arse. That is piss weak and I can’t believe someone would even write a pathetic comment like that. Albo’s only job is to do what is best for Australia and sell it to the public, and if the public doesn’t buy it then that means he isn’t up to the task and should let someone else have a crack.

[@Fantabiscuit]

@@nicholascharles9625 And Labor always took that risk to speak up.

[@AskAkseli]

@@nicholascharles9625unfortunately true.

[@LokiBeckonswow]

epic comment, thanks for saying it

[@johneleven25]

As a political refugee from behind the iron curtain 35 years ago I hated everything associated with the left. Hated the USSR/Russia, China and the rest. Yet first time in my life I voted for a leftist Mr Keating. Hear him again I'm very impressed how sharp and real he is. The world has changed. My illusion of the western dream has crumbled. Freedom is gone. We are bombarded with lies from our governments, I have witnessed the brutality against our citizens during c..I'd, we supported unjust wars and the list goes on. Now this Ukraine warmongering and demonisation of modern China, sticking with aggressive America which causes death and destruction everywhere while China is building and producing things beneficial for all and is not interested in any war. It's time to realise the US is a Titanic. Get off that death trap and get friends with China and prosper our region where we are. China is the future.

[@suan81]

OMG, This man is fabulous. No one ever questions the so-called journalists when they repeat whatever their handlers or funders tell them to. This was invigorating. If the US press club meeting ever had an honest, intelligent person like this attending, they would all be sniveling in a corner.

[@suan81]

@@sayreharder1541 I don't but I'm impressed that a person in politics has the intelligence and historical knowledge to knock those imbeciles down. I think it would refreshing if any US politico had the confidence and knowledge to do something similar.

[@xcrockery8080]

He didn't "question" any journalists - he gave a silly, incoherent and hypocritical speech then refused to answer any questions in good faith. Keating was a pathetic figure in this show.

[@thethirdman225]

Lots of reporters have questioned AUKUS.

[@LokiBeckonswow]

epic comment

[@davidapswoude3259]

Signing Lima agreement with Comrade Whitlam and Comrade Keating’s Superannuation did-more-for-China than any one Chinese leader did-for-China! Unequivocally Superannuation starves Aus economy of innovation&capital/offshored everything. Makes You wonder whether Holt really just forgot how to swim?

[@JianYZhong]

Always fun (and interesting) to listen to P Keating. No politician dares to take down journalists for asking stupid questions. Australian journalists should be grateful there is someone who is willing to expose their parochialism. Hope the National Press Club invites Keating to speak at least once a year. 👍😀

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

Says the Chinese in a funny looking hat

[@KlausBahnhof]

@@Nathan-ry3yu That's a Panama hat, for your information.

[@billwhite9703]

@@Nathan-ry3yu Says the Xenophobe with no name.

[@lawrenceoliverchew]

This former Australian PM is truly up-to-date and balanced in presenting the facts unlike these arrogant, ignorant novice journalists who were put to shame by their sheer ignorance of geopolitics.

[@joshc6569]

Tingle seems better than most though. She's giving him a platform and she's asking intelligent questions. If abc didn't exist, she'd have to be on alt media, with Michael West or something. The corporate/ commercial media would have no place someone like her.

[@DR77618]

Correct!

[@MrGunwitch]

@@joshc6569 Clearly better than the nincompoop 28 year olds but she was also out of her depth. They needed a compere more versed in geopolitical history to do the program justice.

[@SheerMagnetismDarling007]

I agree with much of what Prime Minister Keating said… however the Chinese have in fact occupied Sydney and Melbourne (among others) I care about western culture and people. Having said that , watch the Zionist Mafia come after PM Keating now… just a matter of time

[@rockwrecked]

Well said Mr Keating, very informative responsible and balanced view.

[@alex1520]

79 years old and still razor sharp and runs rings around any of the pathetic politicians we have today... He absolutely tore those "journalists" a new one, loved it!

[@abrooks]

He is a dinosaur and thankfully his opinions don’t matter

[@mikeoz4803]

ABC = All Bloody Crap

[@neilbush9873]

Why does Australia sell land to foreighn countries, the biggest farm in wa is owned by a Middle Eastern country.

[@loveandotherthings1455]

@@neilbush9873 yeah, why most oil rigs belong to BP and American corporations?!

[@augustusomega4708]

@@neilbush9873 its remarkable isnt it, those true blue bush wacker aussies we all bow to as the true Aussie diggers are champagne sipping turn coats, selling off the commons piece by piece....you couldnt buy a chunk of China or most other countries, they just wont let a foriegner own it, in Straya, its a port Darwin two for one special, those thieving elites...EAT THE RICH

[@longhairdolphin]

My respect towards Mr. Paul keating gone up 10000000X. Really enlightening!

[@chiahaotsui]

It's a great piece of educational lesson or a wake-up call to peace, thank you Mr. Keating

[@themillwall442]

He's been paid by the CCP. Oh sure it is covered up but baby that's how he's been paid.

[@KlausBahnhof]

@@sayreharder1541 Baloney? He provided historical context and examples to back up every single point made. He said that Australia *doesn't need* the nuclear submarines, which is completely different from saying not to use them. You seem to have missed his point that China has no intention of attacking Australia. I don't think you actually watched the video.

[@xcrockery8080]

@@KlausBahnhof He said "What 'threaten us' means, is an invasion". This is complete and utter baloney. viz, 1914-1918 U-boat Campaign. He said, "All great battles are fought on land", This is complete and utter baloney. viz, Salamis, Lepanto, Trafalgar, etc.... Most of the people posting their approval here *know* that Keating is spouting nonsense, but they support an isolationist or defeatist Australian policy because that's what the CCP wants.

[@KlausBahnhof]

@X Crockery The way you cling to the belief that China intends to attack one of its most important trading partners for no reason, resulting in no actual gains but huge losses for all parties involved demonstrates an absolute lack of understanding about Chinese history and philosophy. The fundamental flaw behind the thinking of all China hawks is the same: they unconsciously superimpose Western imperialist history onto modern-day China. This basic misunderstanding is a result of fear and paranoia, as well as an arrogant and stubborn refusal to actually engage with our Chinese neighbours in good faith. Rather than acknowledge China's incredible progress, the hawks immediately think in terms of conquest and war. They betray their own desire to subjugate others, especially those of non-Anglo ethnicity. Basic psychology of projection.

[@asoka6296]

It's truly humiliating and terrifying just how incompetent and lacking in intelligence our media is.

[@Snoop_Dugg]

Incompetent? No, this is exactly what they want. The owners are shareholders of certain companies....

[@aleanbh3808]

That final question from the Fin Review was just embarrassing. She had not heard or understood a word he’d saiid!

[@Sky-oh8jk]

With no integrity too!

[@James-kv6kb]

Well it's a bit hard when everybody wants to divide themselves into little hate groups and then get pissed off with politicians because they're not giving you 24-hour attention. And what's this bulshit about young people saying we're sick to death of this we don't like it but you're not actually willing to contribute to the society and take over these positions because you're too busy on tik tok showing off your latest Chinese made costumes

[@DR77618]

You are right on , Asoka! Well said.

[@savinanencheva]

Well done mr. Keating!❤

[@stanaimamovic5055]

Paul is 100% correct, god give him long and healthy life

[@davidbanner6230]

The French subs only 5 percent enriched as against the American 9o percent.....absolute lying ignorant BS all nuclear power plants use u238 which in NOT capable of making weapons.

[@glennplumb2313]

Start at 5:00 listen to her clear question then he’s long pause and he’s answer that has nothing to do with the question then he lies and once you pick up on he’s Bobby language you’ll realise half the things he says are lies and he hates USA because they loved Hawke hated Paul, AUKUS subs are undetectable by satellite or Radar and every Collins class would be detected within 4 days when surfacing he lies and contradicts himself focus on every time he touches his face 😎

[@davidapswoude3259]

Signing Lima agreement with Comrade Whitlam and Comrade Keating’s Superannuation did-more-for-China than any one Chinese leader did-for-China! Unequivocally Superannuation starves Aus economy of innovation&capital/offshored everything. Makes You wonder whether Holt really just forgot how to swim?

[@fishingphill]

Paul Keating is speaking the truth that no one else dares to say.

[@valenrn8657]

China has an anti-foreign "Negative List of Market Access Restricted: Sector-wise items" protectionist policy. CCP is a hypocrite when it has higher protectionist policies while complaining about AU's reciprocal policies.

[@NG-dc2pk]

He is the TRUTH

[@MrDemoncrusher]

Paul Keating is an irrelevant shithouse ex-PM who should butt out of the political scene. In the 80's he had the nickname of "The undertaker" well deserved because he just about gave the economy its own funeral. And when anyone dare speak up against him, how did he respond...? "Go get a job!" When unemployment was at the highest it had been since the depression of the 1920-30s of 11%.

[@chew5461]

I fear many in the audience would brush him off, probably condemning him as an old man with outdated views. But Mr Keating is 100% right, why would China invade Australia??? If China wants to invade Australia, they can do so with ease, So what is China waiting for? All these young so called journalists are so arrogant. How come they are so brainwashed, they do not research deeper ??

[@misterhill5598]

100%.

[@zdenojasoyasho3077]

Mr. Paul Keating .....The only One who has the courage to tell the Truth .....DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED FOREVER !

[@lisakong8651]

PK is a gem...irreplaceable

[@paulweston285]

Nah hes a C

[@artnull13]

Yes he speaks the truth for the CCP - Australia doesn’t need any defence - trust me bro.

[@jayg6138]

@@artnull13 obviously you didn’t watch the video. He said we need to defend ourselves, not surround another country’s border and pretend we are worried about ourselves. are you thick?

[@artnull13]

@@jayg6138 not as thick as you clearly, he also said CCP China is not a threat. So tell me who exactly do you need to defend yourself against dummy?

[@ginkotree7157]

This is a true politician, who loves his own country and the peace of the world! Respect him and listen to him, Australia!

[@darren5971]

He made a lot of mistakes as pm also back stabbed his pm in bob hawke .You know nothing about him so shutup.

[@rumplestiltskin72]

We do

[@jsc10846]

Keating is a straight up savage. Best hour of television I've watched in ages

[@skaracaesar4789]

Paul Keating is turning out to be the only sane person in Australian political circle. Every politician wants Australia to be US' 51st state. Australia is not really an independent country at the moment. The US is sinking, their banks are all collapsing. Australia's biggest economic partner is China. The reason why Australia is unaffected by 2008 recession and not experiencing what Europe and UK are experiencing right now, is because the money are flowing from China, Indonesia and India. Yet the Australian politicians can't see this; they rather partner with the UK in whose economy is worse than Russia. And US which had reached the debt ceilings. Unbelievable.

[@themillwall442]

You don;'t have to have a long neck to be a Goose idiot!

[@davidgeiszler4764]

If you partner with Chinese better learn Chinese because they own u

[@sandponics]

Most Australian politicians are in the pay of Americans, but not Paul Keating.

[@bemusedpanda8875]

It's come to the point where if a person criticises AUKUS, they are immediately labeled as traitors or CCP spies. Hats off to Paul for saying what everyone else is too scared to say and pointing out the truth that the pollies and spy agencies don't want you to hear.

[@nilslarson7532]

same here in Scandinavia , if you are not coming out clear in full support of more weapons for Ukraine you are a supporter of R and president P. It sticks ! this conflict is bankrupting europe , "Ukraine fighting for our freedom" please ..if you want to fight then fight and pay for it yourself .

[@Hardie_Boi]

@@nilslarson7532 that's democratic europe for you :P

[@tristancoote641]

Nah we just see you as appeasing dickheads ignoring all the grievances the CCP have done to us, their neighbours and their own people. You would rather see sovereign nations crumble than do what our ancestors did and defend the rights of nations threatened with annexation. Appeasement never fucking works

[@yakidin63]

He never criticises China. Probably why no one listens to him.

[@freeman10000]

For Mr Keating Its easy to criticise his own country but there is no way he will say boo to the political waxwork figures in Beijing.

[@rockycheny5437]

Paul Keating is still so sharp and his analysis is spot on!

[@davidapswoude3259]

Signing Lima agreement with Comrade Whitlam and Comrade Keating’s Superannuation did-more-for-China than any one Chinese leader did-for-China! Unequivocally Superannuation starves Aus economy of innovation&capital/offshored everything. Makes You wonder whether Holt really just forgot how to swim?

[@markshawman]

THE Q/A WAS INSANE. HE DESTROYED JOURNALIST AFTER JOURNALIST. INCREDIBLE.

[@Tammywentwalkabout.]

From a Chinese from mainland China, we dont think Australia as our enemy but a good friend and a work partner, if Australian and NZ didnt know the U.S. government spend over $300 million each year in a Anti-China programs around the world, and why, would we invade Australia if we can buy your products and resources, i hope we can have peace with Australia and NZ. Edit: 谢谢 Paul Keating.

[@janegarnham]

From an australian in China at the moment working here in China teaching the VCE here so students can visit and study in Australia I could not agree more with your comment.

[@jane2594]

The vast majority of Australian people think of Chinese people the same way too. We agree with everything Keating says. Please ignore our politicians and media - they are stupid and easily manipulated by anti-China think tanks, they do not represent us.

[@krisdockers2047]

@@henrydrummond2257 yeah Ken! Great comment (NOT) so deep and helpful and intelligent (NOT)

[@ronburgandy1475]

As an Aussie I'm beyond ashamed of the way we are being used by the US. Sadly I'm old enough to remember the *Indonesia is going to invade us propaganda, then it was the Japanese are going to buy Australia and take over propaganda, now it's China's turn with the same old lies being fed to us* It's horrible they have spent a 3rd of our GDP to please Washington and they are not only in needed by Australia, but it's pushing our debt levels to extremes (and magically helping the US because we will be buying US treasury bonds to cover this debt of course). 😡 So mad at our country for letting us get into this position.

[@Fantabiscuit]

I’m glad you said that. Not everyone in Australia is xenophobic. But our media is now beholden by corporate and US interests

[@shanebrandon6294]

If only Australian politicians of today had half the stout as Mr Paul Keating we would be in such a better place thankyou sir for speaking some well needed truths 🙏

[@neaeas6604]

Wow, this must be the best interview I've ever seen in my entire life. I am not Australian or Chinese (I'm from Spain) but this gentleman can use his brain and beat all this incompetent journalists. It was satisfying to watch! The EU has long lost his sovereignty. I hope the Australians don't become another puppy like us...

[@truthslayersoothsayer819]

Sorry we are already...we are spinless and mindless !!!

[@lillysnet9345]

15/20 years in making and now late...

[@electriclllady]

Totally Agreed! If you haven't already, look up his question time from when he was in politics - they are magnificent x (they're all on youtube)

[@markp6621]

...though Varoufakis certainly helped bring a huge amount of attention to what was actually going on, helped people realise they'd been sold out, and he mobilised a new generation of economically savvy lefties across the EU. And it began with a young Greek economics lecturer at Sydney University watching Keating regularly humiliate the Libs and their servants in the media.

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

No he don't he was the worst PM in Australia history who even made the worst recession ever in Australia history when he was PM back in late 80s early 90s.

[@XW3126]

Brutally honest, straightforward, sharp, courageous! Spot on! A real Statement!

[@artnull13]

Brutally dishonest, inveigling, dull and cowardly - Keating a true friend of the CCP regime.

[@davidapswoude3259]

Signing Lima agreement with Comrade Whitlam and Comrade Keating’s Superannuation did-more-for-China than any one Chinese leader did-for-China! Unequivocally Superannuation starves Aus economy of innovation&capital/offshored everything. Makes You wonder whether Holt really just forgot how to swim?

[@youranretart]

This man is calling out the CIA! As an Australian I'm proud to know this person is a part of my country. I thought all hope was lost.

[@davidapswoude3259]

Signing Lima agreement with Comrade Whitlam and Comrade Keating’s Superannuation did-more-for-China than any one Chinese leader did-for-China! Unequivocally Superannuation starves Aus economy of innovation&capital/offshored everything. Makes You wonder whether Holt really just forgot how to swim?

[@V12F1Demon]

This was a fantastic interview! The world needs more people like Mr. Keating. We can't go through another Iraq just 'because they say so'. There needs to be an open and frank discussion about US hegemonic intentions, NATO, AUKUS, the China 'threat'! If even, a country like India which has fought a war with China in 1962 and shares a hard border refuses to be drawn into US bellicosity then Australia should certainly rethink it's priorities! The US political elite are unhinged right now....As the war hawk Henry Kissinger someone familiar with US real politik rightly said, "To be an enemy of the US is dangerous but to be a friend is fatal".

[@gregausit]

Keatings equivalent would go missing if this was tried on the leader of China, lets keep it real. The current power balance is preferential to our way of life.

[@robertjayasekara5952]

Long life Mr Paul! We really need people like you to stand against American and British bullshit

[@zacroffs]

Yeah I much prefer communist Chinese authoritarian bullshit!

[@Growthunlimited]

Mr Paul is a retired politician so he can say what he please. You underestimated the wickedness of American, they spy, they cheat, they threaten your life, your family, your career just to get what they want. Huawei communication is their biggest obtacle in their spying, but Australian chose to ban them.

[@sblackwell6875]

We should all work as one race.we are on a life ship in space,thats what matters. Grab what u can while ur alive. I wish we think of the future .earth will get angry

[@carolinegodden4364]

@@sblackwell6875 yeah, we sure are a bunch of SPACE CADETS. Oh, maybe just me and my buddies... 🚀 🛳

[@sc-to4uf]

*A true patriotic Australian!*

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

No he's not at all. He's a traitor. Has he's hands in China CCP for a long time.

[@janlampert5688]

No!!! He is a very clever man. Patriotism will not make him wise. He understands the world evolution and geopolitics especially in this region. He said it correctly. China have no interest and will never militarely attack Australia. FOR WHAT REASON??? Get some more Coral Trout for free? Just a thought 🤔

[@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum]

Since when did aussies start using the word "patriotic" ?

[@jimt2762]

​@@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum ...since 11.11.1975

[@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum]

@@jimt2762 good point 👍🏻 Its such a seppo chest beater ay?

[@lachangaustralia]

Shutting down those propagandarists pretending to be journos WAS A BLOODY CLASSIC! Especially the bloke from SMH and how he slammed him on the article and demonstrated how well read he was!! What a display of no BS character!

[@f1aziz]

Cannot believe the low IQ questions on the spot light here. Wondering what qualifications these hacks have and how they got their jobs.

[@XW3126]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@evechurchill424]

what a pathetic little weasel at SMH, but what do we expect from an ASPI sponsored mouthpiece

[@artnull13]

@@evechurchill424 yet you clap like a trained seal at Keating the CCP sponsored propagandist

[@artnull13]

What where Keating fails to answer most questions and calls everyone dumb? Yeah Bloody Classic ‘mate’ of a senile old CCP apologist

[@mahsudesh]

Australia and indeed the world is blessed with the courageous, erudite diplomate. Mr. Paul Keating, I am proud of being among your audience. Well done, Sir. And thank you for telling the journos how cowardly and sycophant they really are.

[@dat581]

He hasn't got his facts right. He hasn't a clue what he is talking about here.

[@seanthestewart]

​@@dat581care to elaborate?

[@RhydianLewisEntertainment]

Ive only lived in Australia outside of Paul Keating’s majesty, however I’m very impressed with his stance, his intellect and the way he deals with journalists and their questions. What a power house of plain talking no bs walking excellence. I salute you Mr Keating and invite your to run again. You would win in a landslide.

[@deaddoll1361]

He was never one to suffer fools gladly, to put it mildly.

[@juvandy]

Australia, the UK, USA, etc. are all in a poor state when a former Australian PM from almost 30 years ago outshines the current generation of leaders (and journalists) so thoroughly.

[@tom4115]

To be fair he outshone everyone back in the day too.

[@truthslayersoothsayer819]

What he said was COMMONSENSE...but alas we want to follow blindly a low IQ country...Amurica !!!

[@glennoc8585]

@@tom4115 his tenure was very short

[@eddybulich3309]

@@glennoc8585 It was for a reason - he was a pompous ass back then and nothing has changed.

[@czarkusa2018]

@@glennoc8585 Australia chose Howard over him, well done us lol.

[@DawTVFoodReviews]

Raised in Bankstown, never got a degree, threw them around like rag dolls in the parliament, great wit and never scared to stand by his convictions no matter how tough things got. Easily the greatest prime minister we have ever had

[@DimitarBerberu]

+ Gough Whitlam who was removed by the pre-AUKUS

[@ranjithpowell6791]

💯

[@Proslopski]

I respected him ever since he touched the queen's back (and bum)

[@SilverDragonZZL]

It is never THAT tough when your convictions have the truths behind them, while your oppositions are blabbering liars and hacks.

[@ronfesta771]

@@Proslopski Me thinketh the rumors were he., slipped the tongue......in!@!?😝😅😅😅

[@qasimrashidi6870]

I am just thankful to Paul Keating for sharing his wisdom and knowledge to Australians as well as the service he has provided to the nation.

[@darren5971]

You dont know of him

[@KlausBahnhof]

@@sayreharder1541 I don't know if English is your first language or not, but most of what you type is incomprehensible word salad. Aside from the glaring grammatical errors, there is no actual logic to the statements being made. "Its mental he is doing into physiological" ...umm, what?

[@krisjustin3884]

Hilarious! Ridiculous questions at times show a concerning quality of Australian journalism. They were pretty much asking for Keating’s sharp and ruthless replies.

[@hopcybergod]

Don't know why so many idiots in the media

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

China is a huge threat. Just look at those wine and lobster sanctions!

[@MrZakatista]

My thoughts exactly.

[@tonywatt3281]

Keating just munches thru the so-called journalists of today, the level of journalism is at its all-time low beating the war drum and fear-mongering instead of asking the questions for solutions for peace and stability with our largest and long-time strategic trade partner. Keating legend! We are lucky to still have someone calling a spade a spade!

[@jw-vx8im]

The covid scam showed us what our polling are all about

[@aleanbh3808]

Yes he just mowed through them with ease

[@ajrpromotions]

@@aleanbh3808 85% of what he is saying is common sense and info they should be able to obtain easily. I hate judging people but I don't understand how they have their jobs

[@tonywatt3281]

@@ajrpromotions agreed..👍

[@space.youtube]

@@ajrpromotions They do what they're told, that's how and why they are corporate MSM hacks.

[@Krmelj]

Whoa!! Mr Keating has ripped the Australian journalists a new bung-hole. What a legend, we need more honest politicians like him.

[@artnull13]

Nah proved what a CCP shill he is and what a feculent bung-hole he’s become.

[@walker4376]

How by comparing modern warfare to WW2 lmfao

[@michaelandrews4783]

@@walker4376 Keating made the point it's now totally different to WW2 with satellites and radar the english could have never invaded by by sea like WW2 and surprised the enemy because it was cloudy, and neither could the Chinese invading Australia by sea these days surprise us we would know at least a week in advance. Not complicated.....

[@alexs7671]

EX politician. Now he is more honest.

[@artnull13]

@@alexs7671 once a dishonest criminal always a dishonest criminal mate.

[@cinpeace353]

Mr. Keating is a gem. So refreshing to hear from him. A really good video. Just shared with my friends. ❤

[@KlausBahnhof]

@@melmoththewanderer9396 That is far beyond his ability. I think this is some 12yo kid on his mum's computer.

[@zhangruyi3153]

Australia is very blessed to have such an excellent senior politician. I am so pleased he has given the journalists a good scolding. In the UK, all the politicians are US running dogs and they are unable to think for themselves for the betterment of the UK. The question is will the current PM and that Wong woman be doing anything good for Australia.

[@cshan5424]

Fewer Australian politicians have such a clear vision and brain like Paul Keating. Hats off!

[@koujhgloup]

Fewer? None!

[@artnull13]

Shame your vision is utterly blinded given the guy a CCP shill but 100+ social credits for you mate

[@Proslopski]

Non of them, put em all together they'll have no clue. Thanks Mr Keating

[@leroyclarke4563]

Sir, government hates truth. You are 100% Wright. Envious of success and want to destroy China. It’s wickedness by Western Europeans oppressors. Go and work hard for yourself Your wealth came from the destruction of other people and robbing their resources.

[@artnull13]

@@Proslopski 1000+ social credits to you wumao

[@TheYodaman22]

What a legend! Bring him back as PM! He takes no rubbish and says it how it is. Great Australian Character!

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

That’s what happens when you got someone with a street fighter mentality.

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

Yeah great will he bring a recession like he did last time he was government. Maybe some Chinese while he at it ha.. another wanker are we?

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

@@Nathan-ry3yu Let’s look at that closely our current interest rates is equivalent to interest rates of his term as treasurer & prime minister. Yes their is fault on him for allowing it to occur but he has given his defence. Secondly when you take out a loan, the person taking out the loan has to be mindful of rises. Not be greedy and want the best home, boat and car. Holidays to boot, we should be living within our means.

[@ricko9879]

Never boil cabbage twice

[@phillipking5173]

And now we have Albo.... The antithesis of masculinity.

[@radams2403]

Thank you Paul Keating for representing the Australian voice.

[@77898]

Save this for our future generations, P Keating, master-class 👏

[@tdepp1178]

Mr Keating is a gem, a great thinker with a brilliant understanding of geopolitics. I salute him for what he said on the programme and the way he responded to the questions. I am so ashamed of those questioners, they are so shallow, dumb and stupid. If these people are our future press corp, Australia is doomed.

[@DaddyBigDong]

They are not stupid but only act for their own best interest. They don’t care what will happen to this country or what will happen to other people.

[@annab8766]

This gavarment is instalated to serve globalist. Corona terror telling us

[@SuperSnickerS19of88]

He’s a drop kick looking out for his own interests

[@amiragerina5070]

@@SuperSnickerS19of88 What interests? He demolished that insinuation in the interview. Did you even listen to the interview or was it a tad much for you?

[@glennoc8585]

He insulted the prime minister of Malaysia which did nothing for trade relations. He also gave Australia the recession it had to have.

[@stablegenius465]

Thank you Mr Keating for highlighting how dangerously stupid the current crop of journalists are, how ridiculous our foreign policy is, and how treacherous Washington will always be.

[@MM54334]

Fool

[@artnull13]

You should change your name to the ‘unstable fool’ - Keating has shown how dangerously stupid and out of touch he is. Since when was the US treacherous? Australia currently utilises a lot of US equipment and tech - tell me when did they betray you? Unlike CCP China who already have been found to be undermining Australian democracy by openly bribing officials.

[@cjmckay309]

Hey brother, hot tip for future reference: "we Australians" don't call our former leaders "Mr Keating" or "Mr Howard" or "Ms Gillard" in informal conversation. Really makes it obvious what you are.

[@chance1113]

@@cjmckay309 fr lol, the amount of chinese and russian bots running rife last week or so has been really noticeable.

[@publius1252]

@@cjmckay309 So what are they, Einstein?

[@steveyeem]

This is best from genuine ex PM of Australia. Bravo Keating to dispel the rise of China would be a 'threat' influence by US. I urge my fellow citizens to not follow the America to avoid self destruction. We are all for peace and prosperity

[@stephaniezickgraf9672]

Thanks, Laura and Paul, for the lively interview. Best I've heard in years. I hope we don't have to wait too long before we hear more.

[@Chad-qw8ok]

Paul Keating is a legend. He set Australia up for 30 years of economic growth as Hawks treasurer and Prime Minister. Speaks the truth, he should run again

[@artnull13]

No you had severe recession after Keating you lying fool. He also presided over the worst international scandal for Australia when whilst he was PM he was caught enabling Suharto the then Indonesia ruler to commit genocide in East Timor. Now he’s trying to cover up Uighur genocide in CCP China - what a great fellow - your calibre of person clearly.

[@tuber00009]

Butt kisser

[@Dreama40]

He would win if he did, NO QUESTION! Truth is we could really use his leadership but I fear his age would stop him running.

[@artnull13]

@@Dreama40 so *you’d vote for a war criminal* who enabled genocide in East Timor - when they talk about fools your name comes up.

[@Proslopski]

@@Dreama40 Brilliant brain combined with experience and contacts, he would improve Australia's export immensely.

[@ricecrash5225]

What a legend Paul Keating is. Finally a politician with a backbone and common sense.

[@MM54334]

What a senile old fool you mean.

[@artnull13]

Former Australia PM Paul Keating , who served for 13 years over the international advisory board of the China Development Bank, denies China's Uyghur genocide and dismisses the question with whataboutism.

[@jjamo1225]

​@@artnull13 there's no Uyghur genocide.

[@DR77618]

@@jjamo1225 correct! The genocide is in the mind of the wrapped propaganda filled brains of those who DRINk American poison & lies and do America’ s bidding! China has straightened up & made better their human rights abuses , a thing that I do not see America doing in its own home turf..

[@ricecrash5225]

@@artnull13 Your whataboutism about the topic is noted. He’s trying to prevent a war and stop Australia’s insane military build up on behalf of the world’s greatest terrorists, the United States all while giving away billions of taxpayer funds and our sovereignty. It’s a bad deal period.

[@jasonvoigt6575]

Hearing Mr. Keating talk is such a breath of fresh air.

[@artpoet299]

Wise man Mr Keating 👏. Wish more of our politicians share and act on your view.

[@kevingee-zl9kf]

A wise leader. It was a masterclass when he dismantled the arguments from those so-called journalists.

[@KustieY]

Leader? A complete idiot became a leader in Australia is such a joke.

[@bonneylee7744]

I think those so-called journalists support USA rather than ordinary Australian.

[@mercuryxyz7222]

A capitalist privatiser

[@ChickenTendies888]

China love him

[@freeman10000]

Paul Keating is happy to criticise the British, US and Australian governments and it's leaders but will not utter a word of criticism towards the Chinese government or its leader Xi Jinping.

[@mariachiomar81]

I'm not Australian but damn there is so much sense in what Paul Keating is saying. Why are people of his calibre not in the government?

[@artnull13]

Because he supported the killing of East Timorese whilst he was PM and internationally disgraced Australia.

[@chunlingtong6137]

Simple - IF you're not corrupt, you do not fit in the government 😂 unlike china, since Xi became president, in 2013, he started a bureau just to clean up corruption - that's why most of the western leaders esp. the US, hate him.

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

It's sad to say but if you look at the current crop of Anglosphere leaders, Biden, Sunak, Trudeau, Albanese, Simpkins, they all seem pretty ordinary. Politics has become far more a career than a vocation (vocation comes from the Latin word for "calling"). Also, look at the response to this. Keating is talking geopolitics, his detractors' responses are "he's sexist" or whatever. There's a sort of a neutering of everyone in the world at the moment.

[@DR77618]

@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns All of the politicians that you mentioned are simply lapdog of the American regime ( including Albanese), while Keating IS NOT !!

[@artnull13]

@@DR77618 says the Kremlin Z-bot 🤡 lapdog. Keating is merely your CCP lapdog of Xinnie the Pooh wumao. I’m sure you’ll be happy when CCP China takes back outer Manchuria from the blyat country called Ruzzia 😂

[@bill4056]

"the question is so DUMP, it's not worth to answer it" good answer 👏👏👏

[@gamespot8527]

Absolutely agree to all these praises of Mr Keating

[@VultureMassacre]

The only person that still speaks the truth in australia...

[@knoppix87710]

Keating is Australia's Lee Kuan Yew. Our treasure. More intelligence in his finger nails than most journeyman govt-advisors or consultants.

[@peted3637]

Our LKY? What unmitigated BS!

[@jazz_aficionado6446]

I concur 👍

[@thinkingaloud5379]

I totally agree.

[@fredtan1506]

LKY is Singapore’s Keating.

[@peted3637]

@@fredtan1506 And served his country for 31 years, making him the longest serving PM in the world. He absolutely transformed SG from little more than a fishing village to an economic powerhouse with a GDP per capita that was 2nd highest in the world. Currently, SG has a GDP per capita that is almost DOUBLE that of Australia. I have spent a fair bit of time in SG, but much less than I'd like to have. Any comparison between SG and Aus is simply laughable. Any comparison between Keating and LKY, even more so.

[@donfather09]

About time someone called out the gutter journalists in this country. This interview will be replayed in 20 years and he'll be proved right.

[@jeromevandenberg8062]

Brilliant as always. Paul, you are a powerhouse of knowledge, reason and logic and you don't dilly-dallly around by putting people in their place. We sorely miss you on today's political scenery. Do me a favour and make a few clones of yourself so that we can bust this current left wing ideologs out of existence.

[@Time4Peace]

Is Keating the last true Australian left standing with the depth and breath of historical perspectives and geopolitics championing a truly independent Australia? Has his experience and views been sufficiently documented for posterity as a reminder of what Australian sovereignty could and should be? It's admirable that he is beyond party politics when it comes to Australian sovereignty.

[@palmpalm5131]

He’s not the last one. There’s still a few at the Australian Citizens Party.

[@Time4Peace]

@@palmpalm5131 Yes. John Lander would be another as a former Ambassador with his involvement in the early-years geopolitics.

[@ivanolsen8596]

Its bad when party politics come before the wellbeing of your country. Couldnt that be construed as being traitorous?

[@Time4Peace]

@@ivanolsen8596 It's treason to act consciously against national interests. Paul Keating is pointing out the US media propaganda machine is so strong that Australian media become subjected to it. That's why Keating called out people like Matthew Knot who consciously and shamelessly misrepresented China engaging 4 anti-China hawks to portray US's narrative. And SMH by engaging him is similarly shameless.

[@thecrankster]

Whether right or wrong, Keating is showing the there has been zero analysis or debate on these issues. His loyal opposition is incredibly valuable.

[@glennoc8585]

Loyal? To whom, the ccp

[@trishadee4529]

Yes indeed. The mainstream media are like mindless parrots. It's remarkable how blatantly they are seeking to manufacture consent.

[@wallumi]

@@glennoc8585 Robot alert! Yes, you Glen. Not Paul.

[@aleanbh3808]

@@glennoc8585 to Australia. He will not kowtow to the USA or UK.

[@jub8891]

at least the plebs can debate over important things like 'gay marriage'

[@frfshiraz1218]

Agree with everything he said. Also, how embarrassing the quality of our journalism and today's politicians

[@czarkusa2018]

Sadly one has lead to the other, unless Labor walk on eggshells and play it safe we'll have another 10 years of going backwards at sprint rather than step by step.

[@xiyang8989]

they are all bribed by mighty USA

[@artnull13]

Yeah the quality of CCP journalism is a lot better isn’t it mate. So much better it’s not influenced by facts nor can you get ex-PM’s acting as foreign agents.

[@xiyang8989]

@@artnull13 the problem of today's world is that ppl in the west are so complacent and arrogant that they like to give opinion on subjects that they have little knowledge of. and love to force their idea upon someone else

[@xiyang8989]

@@artnull13 when you say CCP or communist or dictatorship, I know you have 0 knowledge of what what you are talking about, you are filled with distorted narratives of western propaganda... it's pityful, it's time to have some critical thinking instead of echoing some brainwash terms

[@thomasho4825]

Thank God to know that Australia has a wise man like Paul

[@wdp7128]

I see that Keating has not lost his sharp intellect. Hopefully there would still be people paying heed to his words of wisdom.

[@rocinante4609]

I love this guy. He absolutely chewed out the media corps here. The lack of intelligence, integrity and a backbone in the modern media and political class is truly terrifying. We are embarking down a dangerous road with another series of misadventures with the US. Only difference is that this is on our front yard. If it blows up in our faces its going to get really messy.

[@DR77618]

I absolutely agree with what you said. and we mustn’t forget that the USA is no one’s ally. The USA doesn’t have any allies, heck.. only two weeks ago they blew up the nordstream pipeline of their BEST ally - Germany. That is certainly a HUGE betrayal and one not to be overlooked by our lapdog politicians. Stop kissing US butt and start acting like an independent THINKING nation!

[@1900trent]

truly brilliant. WHAT a waste he is not in government still as pm

[@xpusostomos]

We already knew Keating was a clown, he didn't have to come out of retirement to remind us.

[@freeman10000]

@@xpusostomos 🤣

[@lewisj7559]

@@xpusostomos I think you’re a clown, you don’t have to make it more obvious 😂

[@bbc2630]

A great Australian who genuinely loves his country!

[@irwan3064]

Free Australia!

[@DR77618]

Right on , he truely loves this nation .

[@buzket]

A far sighted leader we sorely miss in our country.

[@valuedent6485]

P.M. KEATING!!!! THANK YOU!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnchung9276]

Excellent show- well worth watching for an hour to hear Mr Keating's analyses. He is a true patriot whose loyalty is to Australia's interest, and not any other nation. A great man...hopefully, Australia will not be the "Ukraine" for the Americans.

[@colinj58]

That has got to be the best interview the national press club has ever done well done Laura and what storm of fresh air watching those so called journalists getting a true serve absolutely brilliant we need more of this type of truth telling

[@roybarnes-thewildlifeman1855]

I so agree! They lined them up and he so eloquently shot them down!

[@annemcdonough9982]

The journalists hopefully learned a lesson today.

[@pbdl476]

Couldn’t agree more, they were schooled by this 79 year old statesman.

[@roybarnes-thewildlifeman1855]

@@pbdl476 Statesman is the word.

[@graemewilson1400]

Statesman hahaha just remember we have to stand on our own feet! Even this idiot said so much! Don't ever forget Singapore! This old man has no idea what he's talking about, he sounds like a lost trump!

[@michaelyehenara4433]

It’s just so unfortunate that all across Australia, there are so few clear heads as Prime Minister Paul Keating! And I was wondering how many Australian people have access to this interview! The country is heading in a WRONG direction!

[@yingzhang7637]

I am with you!

[@robertsykes6309]

“Heading in a wrong direction”. So true Michael!

[@jimt2762]

Bring him back !!

[@shambhalawarrior7078]

They are cancelled and buried deliberately. Can't get a job in "the system" or in universities unless toe the line.

[@yakidin63]

He’s a has been with zero idea of what he’s talking about. Chinese lap dog.

[@mackwan88]

Thanks Mr Keating for calling out these incompetent journalists. None of these journalists exercise independent thought anymore. Virtue signalling and following U.S. rhetoric is all they do. Also, the last question from AFR was bad. Clearly not listening to a word of Keating's speech.

[@win4400]

You can always easily see which one is the bright star, no matter how dark the sky is. Humanity, prosperity and harmony are what we all are seeking for.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Talk is cheap so is usa australia needs nuke weapons like lsrael

[@joekerr9036]

Paul Keating, one of the few sane voices in Australia !

[@russellherdson5763]

'Other people call it incompetence' 'We're in deep doo doos' 'Bolshevics' 'Little boats in the bath' Paul Keating is not only sharp, his sense of humour makes him a pleasure to listen to.

[@fredfungalspore]

I can remember him in parliament he would get up as prime minister and run rings around the opposition with his intellect and quit witt No one today has any charisma they just push the policy line

[@MM54334]

Senile old fool you mean.

[@russellherdson5763]

@@fredfungalspore Keating is still the only sane voice on many issues, especially foreign policy. I watched a Press Club speech by Albanese yesterday, he knew his stuff and spoke on a range of topics, but I got the feeling he was speaking TO the audience, rather than engaging them. Facts and figures are all very well, but Albo is not possessed of great humour or charisma, and watching the vhole speech was a bit of an effort.

[@artnull13]

@@fredfungalspore I remember when he lied about the military support he was providing to Suharto to commit genocide in East Timor. You were proud of him then weren’t you, what a great day in Australian history.

[@artnull13]

@@russellherdson5763 sure buddy I guess it’s the ¥uan that makes him sane right.

[@lakchear9411]

You are the legend Mr. Keating!

[@Jj-fp2fq]

At 48:08, "because I have a brain", "the question is so stupid that it doesnt deserve an answer" ....😂😂

[@jimmycook872]

Paul Keating is spot on.

[@DR77618]

Yes he is!

[@artnull13]

@@DR77618 = Kremlin Z-bot 🤡 How is he spot on? Except for he’s against Australias interest. Worry about your own country which is about to collapse komrade 🤡

[@blake9358]

He presided over the second highest unemployment in Australian history interest rates were eye watering under his watch. Nough said!

[@jimmycook872]

@@blake9358 LOL Simpleton

[@Proslopski]

@@blake9358 USA and Britain sabotaged his presidency, don't forget that.

[@streetman6661]

Amazed to find that such a man with a clear, strong and independent mind still exist in Australia politics. He should be the PM again.

[@artnull13]

Xi Jingping should be your PM - Paul Keating would agree.

[@bradenchou7338]

He was razor sharp - spitting facts and logic

[@artnull13]

@@bradenchou7338 spitting lies and obfuscations you mean. The guy has no clue, much like you, Chou.

[@ethel.13]

Yes. Bring back Paul. The last time I was actually proud to vote.

[@adriangordon4505]

Keating and his fellow thinkers should study The art of war by Sun Tsu. This is the play book actively being followed by the CCP since Deng Xiaoping. THINK ABOUT IT.

[@eddielim2213]

Frankly I am shocked by the lack of wisdom and intelligence of the reporters present. Actually I am more ashamed of them than shocked! Disgraceful!!

[@qd7343]

You are a hero Mr Keating. .

[@the19trier]

Finally someone knows geography, history, and the tactics of the British in getting $380 billion off our taxpayers.

[@gorgu08]

😂

[@ex0duzz]

Dunno how much the Brits are getting, most of it's probably going to usa. Brit is just like us, just another appendage to uphold US hegemony while getting unscrewed in the ass economically.

[@artnull13]

The Brits are getting jack all from this deal - it was discussed and mocked in U.K. Parliament given Sunak had said it was as a consequence of Brexit. You’re using British designs and that’s it. It’s being domestically built in Australia - so you’re ‘wasting’ your tax payer money on your military industrial complex. You and 74 other jackasses clearly no f-all.

[@pbdl476]

Keating speaks the truth. His experience and analysis are sorely needed in Australia politics.

[@tom4115]

he doesn't always speak the truth. the majority of the time he shuts his mouth and just toes the party line. If only he would speak his mind like this all the time.

[@jimt2762]

...and that of Prof Hugh White

[@freeman10000]

Paul Keating is happy to criticise the British, US and Australian governments and it's leaders but will not utter a word of criticism towards the Chinese government or its leader Xi Jinping.

[@waxeggoil3130]

​@@freeman10000 I think that's because unlike China the USA and Britain have actively sought to take away Australian sovereignty. That makes him a patriot unlike the current government and military.

[@robertschafer8244]

Still one of the best brains in the nation when it comes to geo politics.

[@bettywillbrowse]

Thank God for Paul Keating speaking up and out so vocally and bluntly on this topic, bcoz it's 100% what I've been thinking as well, and was wondering why I had not heard anyone else talking against this. And then finally I saw Paul Keatings interviews and speeches on the topic and THANKYOU MR KEATING, I'm so glad for you right now ! Also, I love the way he's talking about it too, no b.s., just straight up, lol I love it.

[@calvinchung2036]

So much wisdom ! Mr Keating has nailed them all! Australia needs more leaders like Mr. Keating, period.

[@MM54334]

😂😂😂So much crap

[@MM54334]

So much CCP apologism.🤡

[@DR77618]

@@MM54334 Hello Troll

[@MM54334]

@@DR77618 Can't handle facts CCP apologist?

[@artnull13]

@@DR77618 says the Kremlin troll Z-bot - you’re going to love it when CCP China takes back outer Manchuria; you know they have interesting plans for those young Russian women there wumao.

[@susutint3631]

Rarely watch political interviews. I was enthralled by ex PM’s no nonsense approach and intelligence. Watched it twice 😂 Hope Australia wake up to the truth .

[@artnull13]

Well they won’t with Paul Keating the CCP shill about

[@evechurchill424]

no chance, Aust much like U$, are totally owned by c0rporate powers of U$.

[@yulimust8931]

I've watched this 3 times now. Can't think of a single leader today anywhere near him in terms of integrity. The way he dismantled those hacks that call themselves journalists was amazing. This shows there's an epidemic in the media and the cancer has spread everywhere. It's horrifying. Not one journalist asked him a decent question in support of what he was saying to try and find a solution to this self induced problem.

[@davidbanner6230]

Regardless of the wisdom of nuclear submarine deal undertaken by the present Government, when it comes to being “the worst deal in history” Paul Keating needs to look no further that his own incompetence when he was in office. The ‘failed rock band manager’, seeking to call himself “The world’s greatest treasurer” needed to balance the budget. He did this by selling off the Commonwealth Bank, which robbed future governments of any control over interest rates, and thereby inflation. Initiating the boom-bust that we are enjoying today? He then went on in 1985, to being instrumental in the ‘Negative Gearing’ legislation, with the naive belief that it would make more housing available, and boost the economy? In fact, by the figures of later reports, it had the very opposite effect, not only did it encourage states to end involvement in social housing, but 90 percent of the speculation investment went into established homes, and not new constructions. The result was what we have today, with an estimated 150 thousand homeless, and soon to be rising as more homes are foreclosed on, and people are forced onto the streets? When Paul Keating, now advisor to the CPC, China, talks about the “worst deal in history” he should consider the thousands of families and children his incompetence forced into poverty and ruined lives.? And the stresses that broke so many families apart. Perhaps he should have an Oscar for the biggest failure in history?

[@corinachan8533]

A great teacher who gave a herd of donkeys an unforgettable education.

[@LokiBeckonswow]

hey fam I'm impressed that this channel has the integrity to keep the comments open so the community can discuss this situation - love to see it NPress Club Oz, freedom of discussion is the remedy to the decades long rot that is the murdoch/costello alliance against the australian people and our minds - keep watching and learning fellow aussies, the rats will see their days in prison for their treachery against our culture and community

[@carolinegodden4364]

Will do. 🤝 Caroline Jane 'CJ' Melbourne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 STRAYA SOUTHERN Cross ➕ Southern HEMISPHERE

[@lardonpark]

The likes of Morrison Dutton Hartcher Markson Hanson Bolt Jennings make me doubt on humanity, fortunately we also have decent people like Keating in Australia. I watched this interview 3 times in a row, Keating's extraordinary intelligence, integrity, honesty and fairness blew my mind. I can listen to this wise man all day. Listening to this man for an hour beats 24/7 far right propaganda on Sky over a year.

[@Fantabiscuit]

How good. If Biden can lead the most powerful country on the planet then bring back Keating

[@artnull13]

Oh yes Keating what a decent bloke, he was so decent to support Suharto in the killing of the East Timorese back the 1990’s - the man has blood on his hands. He is also very dishonest given he profits from CCP involvement.

[@NoTaboos]

Sky is not "far right"; you brainwashed far left robot.

[@Time4Peace]

Gosh, the questions that those journalists asked show either they have been so brainwashed by Murdoch's media or they have really convinced themselves of the oft repeated lies. Keating is indeed a true Australian and only think of what is best for Australia and not being a pawn of US or UK like what EU is. Albanese reminds me of Scholz of Germany, knowing what Germany needs but just don't have the personality and courage to protect Germany's interests.

[@artnull13]

@@Time4Peace I’d lay off the roids Andy makes you sounds like a CCP shill bot speaking straight from their copy-paste approved comments book.

[@christinaphung8876]

Mr. Keating is a voice of reason who calls spade a spade without fear or favour, only what’s good for Australia 👍. Really hope the leadership from both sides of the political divide wake up from the dream world planted by the US that serve only the US’s interests at the expense of Australia’s interests and follow Mr. Keating’s advice.

[@Angrym1ss]

It is far more beneficial listening to someone who has been there and done it and knows it's done, over those currently there playing for political points to stay where they are.... or even worse those trying to get there. Mr PM thank you for your time. Sincerely. Words I'd never thought I'd utter.

[@marinedrive5484]

One can forgive Keating's sometimes fairly terse responses to the questions put to him by the journalists at the National Press Club. Without exception, the questions put to Paul Keating never veered from the now hackneyed tropes pushed by mainstream media organisations, in support of US hegemony. Keating's straight-talking is a breath of fresh air and his pragmatism is to be applauded in a world that has lost touch with reality.

[@markkukuivalainen4738]

Paul Keating true patriot, man whit clear vision for Australia

[@artnull13]

He admitted he has no vision apart from ‘CCP is good, trust Xi Jingpjng’… great plan mate!

[@lvjinbin28]

@@artnull13 he puts Australia interests above USA, it's Australia First policy, if US navy wants to threaten China in Chinese coastal line the go ahead, Keating would applaud but only defend Australia coastal line, so you want to follow USA lead to contain China? Australia failed to contain China in Korean War Vietnam War when China was weak, today China got No.2 navy, it's time for you join navy and destroy Chinese navy, let's say what would happen.

[@artnull13]

@@lvjinbin28 no he doesn’t. *Keating put’s his own interest and CCP China’s above Australia* in his China first policy - that much is clear. That’s why he wants Australia to have a weak defence and security policy. Tell me why is China so scared of Australia having nuclear powered subs when they China already has them? There’s also nothing in this agreement that says Australia has to follow the USA You’ve already admitted that CCP China has been the aggressor in Korea and Vietnam - so thank you.

[@hansriehs5875]

Good interview, I have learned to have respect for Mr Keating. He has a good brain and is not afraid of saying the facts.

[@DR77618]

Right on!

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

Same here..Keating is absolutely spot on.

[@iraeis7267]

This man is such a savage to mainstream media and I love it XD

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

The desperation in these questions is hilarious. The serious argument from the right is, "How can you say China is not a threat even though they put tariffs on lobsters?"

[@johndonald2904]

One of the smartest leaders Australia has produced