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Penny Wong’s UN speech ‘the worst of her life’

The Foreign Minister’s address to the UN was stuffed with performative rhetoric designed to win back key Labor seats, says Greg Sheridan.

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Wong plays with fire in 'worst speech of her life': Sheridan
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11:02AMOctober 01, 2024.
Updated 11:13AMOctober 01, 2024

Penny Wong’s address to the UN was stuffed with performative rhetoric designed to win back key Labor seats, says The Australian’s foreign editor Greg Sheridan.

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Greg Sheridan
Greg SheridanForeign Editor

Greg Sheridan is The Australian's foreign editor. His most recent book, Christians, the urgent case for Jesus in our world, became a best seller weeks after publication. It makes the case for the historical reliability of the New Testament and explores the lives of early Christians and contemporary Christians. He is one of the nation's most influential national security commentators, who is active across television and radio, and also writes extensively on culture and religion. He has written eight books, mostly on Asia and international relations. A previous book, God is Good for You, was also a best seller. When We Were Young and Foolish was an entertaining memoir of culture, politics and journalism. As foreign editor, he specialises in Asia and America. He has interviewed Presidents and Prime Ministers around the world.

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