Joe Hockey
Joe Hockey says he is nervous about AUKUS – and wants Albanese to cold-call Trump
The former ambassador urged Anthony Albanese to make a habit of calling Donald Trump to deepen his relationship with the US president.
- Matthew Knott
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Australia’s debt hits $1 trillion this year - what did we spend it on?
Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget will confirm that Australia owes the world $1 trillion. Within two years, we will be spending more on interest than on the nation’s hospitals.
- Shane Wright
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- NRL 2026
The NRL headliner will be shown in US prime time. Could Trump tune in?
Former Australian ambassador to the US Joe Hockey is headed to Las Vegas but is yet to reach out to his one-time golfing buddy Donald Trump.
- Chris Barrett and Christian Nicolussi
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- Investigation
The 25-year-old tasked with fixing billionaire father’s mess enlists help of Joe Hockey
As Felix Lee launches his investment firm, he’s also trying to patch things up with his Mid North Coast neighbours.
- Lucy Macken
Peter Dutton for DC posting? Joe Hockey says it’s a ‘no-brainer’
Malcolm Turnbull backs Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty for the next ambassador to the US, while Joe Hockey thinks it should be Dutton.
- Matthew Knott and Michael Koziol
Dutton makes guest appearance at Joe Hockey’s Washington shindig
The former opposition leader is living the good life of a semi-retired property investor, down-sizing and heading off on holiday.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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- Review
Annabel Crabb’s new ABC show looks at how our democracy sausage is made. It needs more sauce
The beloved presenter takes on our electoral system in a three-part series filmed in the lead-up to this year’s federal election.
- Louise Rugendyke
Pie chucker John Howard on his biggest regret
At a VIP dinner for Sydney business leaders, the former PM recounted being talked into bowling a few right-arm mediums by the Pakistani army.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Give Trump ‘a new Pine Gap’, say experts claiming AUKUS go-slow
Senior Australian government sources say the snap AUKUS review might be designed to gain leverage as Americans push Australia to spend more on defence.
- Paul Sakkal
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- Trade
Joe Hockey goes in to bat for US investors in Trump trade dispute with Australia
A group of disgruntled Americans are pushing for millions of dollars in compensation from Australia, as part of US trade negotiations. Now they have a former ambassador on their side.
- Michael Koziol