POLITICO expands to Australia with new Canberra Playbook edition
US-based political media outlet POLITICO Europe has expanded its influential Playbook newsletter franchise to Australia, launching a daily edition covering Canberra. The first edition also touches on how former Prime Minister Paul Keating has advised current PM Anthony Albanese on China-related matters.
POLITICO Europe has announced the launch of its well-known Playbook newsletter in Australia, marking a new step in the outlet's international expansion. The franchise already operates daily editions in the United States, London, Brussels, Berlin, Paris and Ottawa, where it serves as a go-to source for political developments in each respective capital.
Canberra now joins that list, with the new "Canberra Playbook" edition positioned as a neutral guide to the day's political agenda in Australia's capital. The publisher describes it as a way for readers to stay informed on what is happening in national politics.
First edition's focus
The headline of the inaugural edition indicates that it addresses how former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has coached or advised current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on matters related to China. However, further details on the substance of this topic were not included in the publicly available excerpt of the newsletter.
With this launch, POLITICO continues to broaden its global footprint, adding a presence in the Asia-Pacific region to its existing operations across Europe and North America. The company frames the new edition as a daily resource for anyone following Australian politics.
