The publication of the book Hawke: The Prime Minister, by Hawke's second wife, Blanche d'Alpuget, in 2010, reignited conflict between the two, with Keating accusing Hawke and d'Alpuget of spreading falsehoods about his role in the Hawke government. Despite this, the two campaigned together for Labor several times, including at the 2019 election, where they released their first joint article for nearly three decades; Craig Emerson, who worked for both men, said they had reconciled in later years after Hawke grew ill.
The publication of a book about Hawke by his second wife in 2010 reignited conflict between him and Keating, with Keating accusing Hawke and d'Alpuget of spreading false information about their time working together. Despite this, the two continued to work together for Labor, even releasing a joint article after nearly three decades. Craig Emerson, who worked for both men, said they reconciled in later years after Hawke became ill.