November 15, 2025
Paul Keating had just been appointed to his first ministry when the governor-general brought it all crashing down on November 11. The former prime minister is interviewed by Niki Savva.
The views expressed in this article may or may not reflect those of Pearls and Irritations.
Niki Savva is an Australian journalist, author, and former senior adviser to prime minister John Howard and treasurer Peter Costello.
Paul Keating was the prime minister of Australia from 1991 to 1996.
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