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2 September 2026

Paul Keating confronts the fading of his legacy as new biography appears

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

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Paul Keating confronts the fading of his legacy as new biography appears

Paul Keating is fighting the fading of his political legacy as a major new biography goes on sale, and he speaks directly about meeting the Queen, Donald Trump’s aims, and the persistence of his big vision. Guardian Australia Politics reports the book’s release has prompted the former prime minister to revisit key moments and views from his career. He recalled his encounter with the Queen with characteristic flair: “And I took some pleasure in explaining the furniture to her,” Keating recalls, an old elan breaking through. Keating also addressed contemporary figures and debates, discussing Trump’s aims and insisting that his own reforming agenda will not simply disappear. He framed timidity as a corrosive force, arguing for a continued commitment to bold ideas rather than cautious retrenchment.

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The new biography gives readers renewed access to Keating’s views on leadership, international figures and the persistence of his reform agenda.

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