What do the great war time Prime Minister John Curtin, and current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have in common? 

Well, a little bit, according to Albanese. 

On the weekend the PM delivered the John Curtin Oration and set tongues wagging with hints about his newly independent stance when it comes to our relationship with the United States. 

But how will this land with the Trump administration, which is currently reviewing the AUKUS pact? Is it possible they will make Australia pay more for submarines under the pact? Or pressure us into participating in a possible conflict with China over Taiwan? 

Plus, the confusing matter of yet more US tariffs on Australian goods, perhaps…and what is going on with the Reserve Bank - are they misleading the public, or are they just confused themselves?

Joining Jacqueline Maley is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

What do the great war time Prime Minister John Curtin, and current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have in common?&nbsp;
Well, a little bit, according to Albanese.&nbsp;
On the weekend the PM delivered the John Curtin Oration and set tongues wagging with hints about his newly independent stance when it comes to our relationship with the United States.&nbsp;
But how will this land with the Trump administration, which is currently reviewing the AUKUS pact? Is it possible they will make Australia pay more for submarines under the pact? Or pressure us into participating in a possible conflict with China over Taiwan?&nbsp;
Plus, the confusing matter of yet more US tariffs on Australian goods, perhaps&hellip;and what is going on with the Reserve Bank - are they misleading the public, or are they just confused themselves?
Joining Jacqueline Maley is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

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Did Anthony Albanese just give his most important speech?

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