Paul Keating on Polls, Politics and Big Ideas

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating spoke at the Wheeler Centre recently about indigenous affairs, Australia's place in the world, the importance of big ideas and cultural vision in politics and the economic and social reforms he enacted during his time as leader.
In this excerpt, he answers audience questions about how politicians can engage with their constituents via social media - and whether they should 'give the people what they want'. He also addresses the need to reinvigorate politics with ideas and 'big picture' vision.

[@sydneytoday2265]

One and only Paul Keating. I could listen to his speeches on and on.

[@BillyBowlster]

what a great mind.