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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
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Robert French on the realities of a social media age ban
While French acknowledges possible privacy concerns, he explains why the long-time storage of personal data would be unnecessary. Mentioned in this episode…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ghaith Krayem on Muslim votes mattering
Today we're joined on the podcast by Ghaith Krayem, a spokesman for the group Muslim Votes Matter. The group plans to back candidates who support the issues it…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser says don't read too much for Australia from US rates message
Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views
We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago…
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Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies
Joining the podcast is Independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie. Wilkie has advocated for gambling reform during his entire political career. Mentioned in…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Pat Turner on Indigenous empowerment, Closing the Gap, and future Indigenous leadership
Pat Turner is lead convener of the Coalition of Peaks and CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), and she joins the…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Lester Munson on Kamala Harris’s style and a changed Trump
To discuss the fast-changing US election and Kamala Harris moving to the top of the ticket we're joined by Lester Munson, a fellow with the United States…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term
Hear the former Australian ambassador's observations of 'a very different' Donald Trump at this week's Republican convention, and his predictions for Joe…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher
The now-independent senator joined the podcast to discuss her decision, the challenges of regrouping as a crossbencher, and the impact of the Muslim vote…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on 'calling out' claims about the energy transition's cost
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing costs of the energy transition and Peter Dutton's nuclear plan…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Malinauskas on political donations, kids on social media, and the nuclear option
Peter Malinauskas joined the podcast to talk about AUKUS, bans on children under 14 accessing social media, restricting most political donations and Peter…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Clive Hamilton on how Australians must adapt to 'Living Hot'
Clive Hamilton, who is Professor of Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University, joined us to talk about what Australia can do to not only survive a hotter…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Norton on the Albanese government's interventionist policy to cut foreign student numbers
Andrew Norton, professor in the practice of higher education policy at the ANU, joined the podcast to dissect the governments new policy to cap international…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Bragg flags a coalition would use 'coercion' of the states to get more new houses built
Andrew Bragg joins us to explain why the coalition sees migration as a major issue when it comes to housing supply. Mentioned in this episode: Your support…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Madeleine King on investment incentives and the pivotal role of gas
Joining us for the podcast Resources Minister Madeleine King pushes back against Coalition claims the green energy projects – developing green hydrogen and…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Budget fight looms on Future Made in Australia tax breaks
In this podcast were joined by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor and Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss the third Albanese government budget. Mentioned in this…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on prospects for passage of the government's deportation bill
Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security joins us to discuss the Coalition's position on the bill, as well as the issue of…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Anne Summers says we need much more information on male perpetrators of violence against women
In this podcast, we're joined by Dr Anne Summers, a longtime writer and advocate on women's issues to discuss the horrific number of women murdered this year…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on recent economic data and whats in store for the upcoming budget
In this podcast, we're joined by independent economist Chris Richardson to discuss the upcoming budget and Australia's economic outlook. Mentioned in this…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Independent MP Dai Le on the church attack in her electorate
The stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in a church in Wakeley on Monday has left many in shock. Dai Le, whose electorate features the church where the…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Burns on being a Jewish MP during a terrible conflict
Labor MP Josh Burns joins us to discuss the government moving towards recognition of a Palestinian state to help facilitate a two-state solution and the wider…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on competition - economic and political
Andrew Leigh joins us to talk about longer-term economic outlook, reforms to made to the system and the need to increase competition and our flat-lined…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Kevin Rudd, being an ambassador, and a possible second Trump presidency
Kim Beazley, a former Labor leader and Australia's ambassador in Washington joins us to talk about Donald Trump's denigrating comments about Kevin Rudd, AUKUS…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Cyber expert Lesley Seebeck on TikTok’s future in Australia
TikTok has come into the spotlight after the US. congress proposed a bill to force it's sale away from Chinese owned company ByteDance. To discuss this we're…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Masculinity expert Michael Flood on boys and men behaving badly
We're joined by Michael Flood, professor at the Queensland University of Technology to discuss the harassment against women in boys only schools and what leads…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland on spies, AUKUS, and an unsettled Washington
Today we're joined by Professor John Blaxland, Professor of International Security & Intelligence Studies at the Australian National University. Who gives us…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jason Clare on the future of education in Australia
The recently released Universities Accord report featured recommendations for improving education in Australia. Joining us to discuss the government's response…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green, Kos Samaras and Tim Costello on Dunkley contest
The March 2 byelection in the outer suburban Melbourne seat of Dunkley is a challenge for the government. Labor goes in as the favourite but at a time of high…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Assistant minister Malarndirri McCarthy says there's 'no rush' on treaty and truth-telling
To discuss this week's policy announcement, the centrepiece of which is a $700 million jobs program for people in remote areas, we're joined by Northern…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on fuel efficiency standards and the energy transition
The new fuel efficiency standards regime will move Australia in the direction of comparable countries, but it has its critics. Minister for Climate Change and…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Angus Taylor on tax and the economy
In our first podcast of 2024, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor discusses the tax broken promise, where the economy is heading, falling inflation, and more…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, overseer of the government's economic policy, joins us on the podcast to talk us about the latest budget numbers, interest rates…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on making the NDIS fit for purpose
Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services, has released the review of the NDIS, which recommends sweeping…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen’s struggle to promote consensus on climate action at COP28
Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, next week heads to COP28 in Dubai, leading the Australian delegation. He joins the podcast to talk about…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Barbara Pocock on the quest for greater transparency
Greens Senator Barbara Pocock – who has a background in economics and industrial relations and formerly worked at the Reserve Bank, in the federal public…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on the High Court’s decision on detention and rising anti-Semitism
Last week the High Court ruled that holding high-risk asylum seekers in indefinite detention was unconstitutional. As a consequence of the court decision, more…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia’s mission to reach net-zero
As climate minister in the former Labor government, Greg Combet has endured the rigours of the “climate wars”. He oversaw the highly contentious move to put a…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on a likely interest rate rise and the fall in living standards
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report this week calling on Australia to raise interest rates again, adding to the speculation the Reserve…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Don Farrell’s high noon for European free trade deal, and hopes for lobster exports to China
In this podcast, the Minister for Trade and Special Minister of State Don Farrell joins The Conversation to canvass Australia's prospective trade agreement…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Albanese’s US trip, Biden in the Middle East, and the Voice’s defeat
The prime minister heads to Washington next week for a state visit. Talks between Anthony Albanese and President Joe Biden will canvass progress on…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East expert Ian Parmeter on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
Hamas' attack on Israel has unleashed a horrific conflict. Breaking out over the weekend, Palestinians murdered Israeli civilians and are threatening to…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Jordon Steele-John on the disability royal commission and Bill Shorten’s NDIS reforms
The federal government last week released the report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, which…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on jobs and work
Treasurer Jim Chalmers released his White Paper on employment this week. Its aim is for everyone who wants a job to be able to get one without having to search…
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Word from The Hill: Assessing Daniel Andrews, the extraordinary Pezzullo story, senators give Qantas chiefs a hard time
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on the challenges universities face
Australia’s higher education sector is under heavy scrutiny. Still recovering from the impact of COVID and criticised for its treatment of staff, it faces…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Asia expert Richard McGregor on Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China
Anthony Albanese has now confirmed he’ll be heading to China before the end of the year. He is the first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016, and it…
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Word from The Hill: Danielle Wood to head Productivity Commission, Alan Joyce bows to public anger, PM jets off again
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Battle of The Voice - Yes23 campaign director Dean Parkin and former deputy prime minister John Anderson
October 14, is the day Australians will head to their polling booths to vote for or against an Indigenous Voice being enshrined in the Constitution. Anthony…
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Word from The Hill: Date for Voice referendum to be announced on Wednesday
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor president Wayne Swan on the party’s coming national conference
Next week the Labor Party will hold its national conference in Brisbane. It’s the first face-to-face conference in five years. These conferences don’t have…
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Word from The Hill: Double dissolution hot air, PM dodging Treaty question, Morrison hit with counter punch after Robodebt speech
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘yes’ campaigner Thomas Mayo and ‘no’ advocate Derryn Hinch on the Voice
The Garma Festival is being held over the next few days in Arnhem Land. There will be a great deal of talk this year about the Voice. Anthony Albanese will…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ACCI Head Andrew McKellar on industrial relations and boosting Australia’s productivity
Australia’s inflation moderated somewhat this week. But in economic terms, there will be more tough months ahead for households and for businesses. Meanwhile…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Battle of the Voice – Greens senator Dorinda Cox & Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle
The Voice to Parliament reached another milestone this week, with the official essays for the Yes and No cases published online by the Australian Electoral…
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Word from The Hill: On ditching the Commonwealth Games, the Voice pamphlet, Labor’s factions
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Michele Bullock’s appointment as Reserve Bank Governor
For months, speculation has swirled about the appointment of a new governor of the Reserve Bank, a key position in the management of the Australian economy…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on Robodebt report’s sealed section, and progress on NDIS reform
The Robodebt royal commission’s report has excoriated a raft of former ministers, especially Scott Morrison, who was a main instigator of the program, as well…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Author Bruce Wolpe on the “shocking” consequences for Australia of a Trump 24 win
Next year’s American presidential election is shaping up to be extraordinary. Donald Trump is favoured to be the Republican candidate, despite facing multiple…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Special Minister of State Don Farrell wants donation and spending caps for next election
The next federal election could be conducted under dramatically reformed electoral laws, with caps on spending and donations, and a much lower disclosure…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Community Independent Dai Le on what voters are saying
For most voters, the cost of living is their major current concern. Rising interest rates and high prices for power, groceries and other necessities are…