Former Australian Ambassador to China and senior diplomat Geoff Raby commends Pearls and Irritations

Pearls & Irritations has become indispensable reading for those with a serious interest in public policy and commentary. In a time of ‘fake news’ and an Australian media dominated by a narrow range of views, P&I publishes critical, incisive and well-informed opinions, and is without peer in Australian media.

Geoff Raby was formerly Australian Ambassador to China and a senior diplomat.

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