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Politics with Michelle Grattan
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Episodes
Politics with Michelle GrattanAnthony Albanese - Whitlam tribute
Labor's Anthony Albanese talks to Michelle Grattan about his personal memories of Gough Whitlam, as well as the massive policy legacy of the former Labor Prime…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMichael Moore
CEO of the Public Health Association Michael Moore talks to Michelle about ebola, Australia's response, if Australia is at danger and much more. Mentioned in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanCory Bernardi
Michelle Grattan and Cory Bernardi discuss the face covering ban, the conservative movement and standing up for issues against the wider party. Mentioned in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanChris Bowen
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen talks with Michelle about giving the parliamentary budget office responsibility for economic forecasting, the G20, the importance…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJohn Howard
Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Michelle to talk about his new book about Menzies and contemporary issues. Mentioned in this episode: Your support…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPeter Dutton
Health Minister Peter Dutton joins Michelle to talk about the Medicare co-payment, pharmacy ownership, ebola and much more. Mentioned in this episode: The…
Politics with Michelle GrattanColin James
Veteran political journalist Colin James talks to Michelle about the upcoming New Zealand election. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat…
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Susan Ryan
Age discrimination commissioner Susan Ryan talks with Michelle Grattan about discrimination in the workplace, her time in the Hawke cabinet and much more…
Politics with Michelle GrattanGareth Evans
Gareth Evans is a former Labor cabinet minister and the current chancellor of ANU. He talks with Michelle about his new book about his time in the Hawke…
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Brian Owler
AMA President Brian Owler speaks to Michelle about the AMA's alternative co-payment proposal, refugee children in detention and much more. Mentioned in this…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBrendan Nelson
Chief of the war memorial Brendan Nelson talks to Michelle Grattan about World War One commemorations and the challenge of remembering the veterans of more…
Politics with Michelle GrattanUS Ambassador John Berry
US Ambassador John Berry talks to Michelle about Barack Obama's objectives in his last term, the Australia-US relationship, the ambassador's roundtable and…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMike Callaghan
Mike Callaghan, program director of the G20 Studies Centre at Lowy, spoke to Michelle Grattan about the situation with Vladimir Putin, the B20 and the upcoming…
Politics with Michelle GrattanGreg Hunt
Environment Minister Greg Hunt speaks with Michelle about the carbon tax repeal, PUP's plans for an ETS, climate change and much more. Mentioned in this…
Politics with Michelle GrattanKate Carnell
Former ACT Chief Minister and current CEO of the Australian Chamber or Commerce and Industry Kate Carnell speaks to Michelle about the Abbott government's…
Politics with Michelle GrattanDavid Leyonhjelm
Michelle talks to incoming Senator David Leyonhjelm of the Liberal Democrats about his role in the Senate, gun control and much, much more. Mentioned in this…
Politics with Michelle GrattanLiberal Federal Council: Napthine, Newman and Stockdale
From the Liberal Federal Council, Michelle Grattan talks to Victorian Premier Denis Napthine, Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and outgoing Federal President…
Politics with Michelle GrattanSue Boyce
In a special "exit interview" Michelle Grattan talks with outgoing Senator Sue Boyce about sexism, Malcolm Turnbull and the future of centre right politics…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMathias Cormann
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and Michelle Grattan go in depth about the government's proposed FoFA changes. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an…
Politics with Michelle GrattanSarah Hanson-Young
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young talks to Michelle Grattan about the Manus Island riots, same sex marriage and the Greens position in the senate. Mentioned in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJulie Bishop
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop joins Michelle to talk about Australia's relationship with Indonesia, the Prime Minister's trip to America and much more…
Politics with Michelle GrattanFred Chaney
Fred Chaney is the current Senior Australian of the Year and a former member of the Fraser government, in which he was Indigenous Affairs minister. He talks to…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAMA President Brian Owler
New Federal President of the Australian Medical Association Brian Owler talks to Michelle Grattan about the major issues surrounding health after the federal…
Politics with Michelle GrattanKaty Gallagher
ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher talks to Michelle Grattan about the federal budget, the difficult cuts to Canberra, the GST and much, much more. Mentioned in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMathias Cormann and Tony Burke
Our 2014 budget coverage continues with interviews with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and Shadow Finance Minister Tony Burke. Mentioned in this episode…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTim Colebatch
Michelle Grattan and former economics editor of The Age Tim Colebatch discuss the 2014-15 federal budget. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters…
Politics with Michelle GrattanChris Richardson
Chris Richardson is one of Australia’s best known economists and is in charge of Deloitte Access Economics’ forecasting and policy unit. He talks to Michelle…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAndrew Leigh
Shadow assistant treasurer Andrew Leigh talks to Michelle Grattan about the upcoming budget, the commission of audit and Labor reform. Mentioned in this…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJamie Briggs
Jamie Briggs, assistant minister for infrastructure and regional development, talks to Michelle Grattan about his portfolio, the upcoming budget and his…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJohn Hewson
John Hewson, a former federal Liberal leader, talks to Michelle Grattan about Barry O'Farrell and the federal budget. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJohn Brogden
The government is putting the cost to the budget of pensions to the front and centre of the economic debate. John Brogden, chief of the financial services…
Politics with Michelle GrattanFrancis Sullivan
The Catholic Church has been at the centre of many damaging claims before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Francis…
Politics with Michelle GrattanDr Steve Hambleton
As a tough budget nears, health seems high on the cuts agenda, despite promises to not cut in the area, made during the election campaign. AMA Federal…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPhilip Ruddock
Chief Government Whip Philip Ruddock has had a long career in politics, entering parliament in 1973. He talks his role as immigration minister in the Howard…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTony Burke
Manager of opposition business and shadow finance minister Tony Burke has already held some of the most difficult and controversial portfolios in government…
Politics with Michelle GrattanHeather Smith
Michelle Grattan sits down with G20 sherpa Heather Smith to discuss the ins-and-outs of the massive event, which will be hosted by Australia later this year…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTim Soutphommasane
Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane sits down with Michelle Grattan to talk about racial discrimination in Australia and the much debated 18c…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMalcolm Turnbull
Michelle Grattan sits down with the Minister for Communication Malcolm Turnbull to talk about the NBN, the ABC and gay marriage. Mentioned in this episode: The…
Politics with Michelle GrattanClive Palmer
The always interesting leader of the Palmer United Party Clive Palmer talks to Michelle Grattan about running businesses while in parliament, the upcoming…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTim Wilson
Tim Wilson is Australia's human rights commissioner and former policy director for the IPA. He talks to Michelle Grattan about the new position, his stance on…
Politics with Michelle GrattanRichard Marles
Labor spokesman for Immigration and Border Protection Richard Marles talks to Michelle Grattan about Labor's border protection policies, the Manus Island…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJosh Frydenberg
Parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister Josh Frydenberg speaks to Michelle Grattan about the government's intention to put its domestic agenda on the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBruce Billson
Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson talks with Michelle about his own experience in small business, the importance of the portfolio to the future of…
Politics with Michelle GrattanIan Chubb
Chief Scientist Ian Chubb talks to Michelle Grattan about a new collaboration with The Conversation, looking at the future of science in 2025. Mentioned in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPaul Howes
Paul Howes is the national secretary of the AWU, he talks to Michelle Grattan off the back of his speech at the National Press Club. Mentioned in this episode…
Politics with Michelle GrattanKim Carr
Senator Kim Carr, Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Industry spoke to Michelle Grattan about SPC Armoda, education policy and much…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTanya Hosch
Tanya is deputy campaign director for Recognise, working to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Constitution. She speaks to…
Politics with Michelle GrattanStephen Parker
Michelle Grattan speaks to University of Canberra Vice Chancellor Stephen Parker about the issues facing higher education under the new government, the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBarnaby Joyce
On this episode Minister for Agriculture and Nationals deputy leader Barnaby Joyce talks about agriculture and the white paper, the role of the Nationals and…
Politics with Michelle GrattanChris Bowen
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen talks to Michelle Grattan about his hectic year, Australia's fiscal situation and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAdam Bandt
Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt speaks to Michelle Grattan about his role on the crossbench, the future of the party and much, much more. Mentioned in this…
Politics with Michelle GrattanColin Barnett
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett talks about COAG, independent schools in WA, GST and much more. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat…
Politics with Michelle GrattanCarmen Lawrence
On this episode Michelle speaks to Carmen Lawrence about life after politics, John Curtin's legacy and her work with the University of Western Australia…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAndrew Wilkie
MP for Denison Andrew Wilkie, formally of ONA and a whistleblower, talks to Michelle about the Snowden revelations of Australia's spying on Indonesia…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMitch Hooke
Mitch Hooke has been CEO of the Minerals Council for 12 years, he is about to step down. Michelle talks to him about the future of mining in Australia, the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBrendan Nelson
Monday is Armistice Day and so Michelle spoke to war memorial chief Brendan Nelson about Australia at war, the war memorial and planned commemorations for the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanGeorge Wright
ALP National Secretary and campaign director for the Labor Party George Wright talks about the 2013 election campaign, the carbon tax, Labor going forward and…
Politics with Michelle GrattanNick Xenophon
South Australian independent senator Nick Xenophon talks to Michelle Grattan about Clive Palmer, the new senate, the carbon tax and much much more. Mentioned…
Politics with Michelle GrattanChristopher Pyne
Education Minister Christopher Pyne talks about his new portfolio, his time as a student and his role as Leader of the House. Mentioned in this episode: Your…
Politics with Michelle GrattanClare O'Neil & Angus Taylor
It is induction week for new parliamentarians and Michelle Grattan speaks to two new MPs, Labor's Clare O'Neil, who holds the Victorian seat of Hotham and…