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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.
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Democracy 2025 - How does Australia compare: what makes a leading democracy? With Michelle Grattan, Mark Evans and Ian Chubb
In this special hour long podcast presented by Mark Evans, professor of governance and director of Democracy 2025, the panel discusses Australian democracy…
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Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty on the coronavirus crisis and the timeline for a vaccine
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has infected nearly half a million people and taken the lives of more than 21,200. No person in…
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Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy on COVID-19
With 100 domestic cases as of March 10, federal and state governments and health authorities face daunting challenges posed by COVID-19 in coming weeks and…
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Keith Pitt on the Murray-Darling Basin, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, and Nuclear Power
Appointed minister for resources, water, and northern Australia in the Nationals reshuffle, Keith Pitt was handed a diverse portfolio with some highly…
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Mark Butler on Labor’s 2050 carbon neutral target
Mark Butler, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, is optimistic that Labor is better placed to prosecute its climate policy at the next election…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPhil Honeywood on the coronavirus challenge for universities
The coronavirus is presenting a major threat to Australia’s education export industry, which is highly dependant upon the China market, and a huge challenge to…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAdam Bandt on Greens' hopes for future power sharing
Adam Bandt began his political journey in the Labor party, but the issue of climate change drew him to the Greens. Last week he became their leader, elected…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMichael McCormack moves on from his near-death experience
Starting the year with a leadership spill will be seen by many, especially those hit by the bushfires, as the Nationals being particularly self-indulgent…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMathias Cormann and Jim Chalmers on the mid-year budget update
The mid-year budget update has seen the government downgrading its forecast for Australia’s economic growth in 2019-20 by 0.25%, and slashing the projected…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAndrew Hastie on foreign influence, security and veteran mental health
Chinese government influence and interference has been a contentious issue in Australia politics in the past year. Weighing up concerns about foreign money in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMinister David Littleproud on bushfires, drought, and the Nationals
Bushfires continue to burn across NSW and Queensland, the death toll has risen, and the damage to properties, wildlife and the environment is devastating. With…
Politics with Michelle GrattanRoss Gittins on the government’s ‘surplus obsession’
The Australian economy is growing slowly, with people not opening their purses and businesses uncertain about the future. The Reserve Bank has cut interest…
Politics with Michelle GrattanOn the trust divide in politics
Democracy 2025 is an initiative by the Museum of Australian Democracy and the University of Canberra, which aims to stimulate a national conversation on the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanDeputy PM Michael McCormack on the drought and restive Nationals
While the drought continues to hit the Nationals’ constituents hard, the party faces a testing terrain on a political level. In this episode of Politics with…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTim Watts on Australia's changing identity
Tim Watts is Labor member for the Victorian seat of Gellibrand, one of the most diverse electorates in Australia. His own family is a microcosm of diversity -…
Politics with Michelle GrattanDaughters of Robert Menzies and Arthur Calwell say parliament wasn’t always a “fort”
Last week, a very special event took place in Parliament House. The daughters of Sir Robert Menzies and Arthur Calwell - Heather Henderson and Mary Elizabeth…
Politics with Michelle GrattanArthur Sinodinos with some reflections and advice
Arthur Sinodinos will soon leave the Senate, and early next year take up the position of Australian ambassador in Washington. A former staffer and one-time…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJim Chalmers on the need to change economic course
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it's time to change Australia's economic course “in a responsible and affordable way which doesn't jeopardise the surplus”…
Politics with Michelle GrattanIndependent MP Helen Haines on using 'soft power'
Helen Haines, MP for the Victorian regional seat Indi, made history at the election as the first federal independent to succeed another independent. She was…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTreasurer Josh Frydenberg on a slowing economy
This week’s June quarter national accounts showed weakness in business investment and consumer spending, reflecting an all-round lack of confidence. Still…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPM’s advisor Christine Morgan on tackling Australia’s rising suicide rates
The number of suicides in Australia has been rising in the last decade, with more than 3,000 Australians taking their life in 2017, according to the latest…
Politics with Michelle GrattanOn the ‘creeping crisis’ in the public service
Scott Morrison has voiced his intention to shake up the federal public service - seeking to make it more efficient in implementing the government’s agenda. A…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAnthony Albanese on Labor's hard times
Anthony Albanese has a blunt message for critics who are accusing Labor of attacking government measures but then voting for them. They should “examine the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPaul Oosting responds to GetUp's critics
After a bruising election outcome, GetUp is regrouping around a batch of issues - with press freedom the big ticket item. The activist group's national…
Politics with Michelle GrattanCentre Alliance’s Stirling Griff on Newstart
The two Centre Alliance senators, Stirling Griff and Rex Patrick will often be pivotal to the fate of government legislation. The smaller non-Green Senate…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMegan Davis on a First Nations Voice in the Constitution
Last week on this podcast we talked to Ken Wyatt about the government’s plan for a referendum – hopefully this parliamentary term – to recognise Indigenous…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMinister Ken Wyatt on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians
The first Indigenous minister for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt, says on the government’s proposal to constitutionally recognise Indigenous Australians…
Politics with Michelle GrattanFrank Brennan on Israel Folau and religious freedom
Frank Brennan, Jesuit priest and member of the expert panel on Religious Freedom set up by Malcolm Turnbull says the Israel Folau matter is a "simple freedom…
Politics with Michelle GrattanACTU president Michele O'Neil on John Setka and the government’s anti-union legislation
The ACTU leadership has pushed controversial construction boss John Setka to quit his union job but its president Michele O'Neil says the final decision on his…
Politics with Michelle GrattanCorrected version: Richard Eccleston on the electoral mood in Tasmania
University of Tasmania political science professor, Richard Eccleston, says a lack of a coherent energy policy could count against the Coalition in the island…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTim Colebatch on the battle in Victoria - and the Senate
Inside Story’s Tim Colebatch says three Victorian seats are seen as “pretty certain” wins for Labor - Dunkley, Corangamite and Chisholm. A number of others…
Politics with Michelle GrattanWilliam Bowe on the state of election play in WA
Western Australia-based William Bowe, who runs The Poll Bludger website, says “there is a feeling that there is a Labor resurgence in the state”. Bowe told The…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAndrew Hughes on political advertising - and Clive Palmer
ANU marketing lecturer Andrew Hughes says this is the first election where the advertising spend and activity has been more focussed on digital. He told The…
Politics with Michelle GrattanCaroline Fisher on the spin machines of #AusVotes19
While the major party leaders seem to have curated their images, University of Canberra assistant professor in communications and media Caroline Fisher says…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJim Chalmers on Labor’s budget reaction
Shadow Finance minister Jim Chalmers said Labor was looking for ways to make things fairer for low-income earners who were “largely left behind” in the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPeter Martin and Tim Colebatch on budget strategy and numbers
From inside the budget lockup, The Conversation’s Business and Economics editor Peter Martin and political and economic journalist Tim Colebatch from Inside…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJenny Macklin on inequality and Labor values
After more than two decades, Jenny Macklin is in her final days as an MP. Her legacies from her time as a Labor minister include parental leave and the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanIan McAllister on voters and issues in the coming election
The Australian Election Study, conducted by the Australian National University, has been running since 1987. Its director Ian McAllister says one thing voters…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTony Abbott and Zali Steggall on Warringah votes
The Sydney electorate of Warringah will be one of the most fascinating battlegrounds in the May election, with a high profile independent Zali Stegall…
Politics with Michelle GrattanKerryn Phelps on medical transfer numbers
Independent MP Kerryn Phelps, who set the ball rolling for the medical transfers legislation, says its passage is “a remarkable exercise in cooperation”…
Politics with Michelle GrattanMichael McCormack on banks and the bush, and the election battle
Deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack says the banking royal commission report contained a good outcome for farmers. McCormack praised…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPolitics with Michelle Grattan: Tanya Plibersek on a united Labor
The Labor party has emerged from its three day national conference in Adelaide looking united and projecting itself as “ready to govern”. Labor deputy leader…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPolitics with Michelle Grattan: Anthony Albanese on Labor’s road ahead
Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese, a senior minister in the last Labor government and briefly deputy prime minister, is preparing to “hit the ground running”…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPolitics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg on Liberal troubles
Josh Frydenberg, who became treasurer and deputy Liberal leader in the tumultuous events of August, said the party has “big challenges”. While the party is…
Politics with Michelle GrattanLowy Institute’s Jonathan Pryke on APEC 2018
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) ended with no agreed communique and unresolved tensions between the United States and China on open display…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAndrew Giles on the growing issue of loneliness
Ahead of the release of the most comprehensive data on loneliness in Australia - by the Australian Psychologists Society - Labor frontbencher Andrew Giles…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPolitics with Michelle Grattan: Anne Summers on #MeToo and women in politics
Anne Summers, who has worn many hats during her career - journalist, editor, activist, senior public servant, and prime ministerial advisor - is concerned…
Politics with Michelle GrattanSatirist Jonathan Biggins on sending up the pollies
Jonathan Biggins, who has been sending up politicians as part of The Wharf Revue for almost two decades, has some sharp words about social media - “the enemy…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBarnaby Joyce on facing the drought and rural women
Some in the Nationals would like Barnaby Joyce back in the leadership before the election. Joyce speaking to The Conversation repeats that if the leadership…
Politics with Michelle GrattanPeter Jennings on Morrison's Jerusalem move
Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Peter Jennings, says it would be "silly" to claim - as Scott Morrison does - that there is no…
Politics with Michelle GrattanThe battle for Wentworth
The government’s majority is at stake in the October 20 Wentworth byelection, when the Liberals face voters still reeling from the loss of their member Malcolm…
Politics with Michelle GrattanClare O'Neil on Labor’s listening tour for banking victims
Shadow minister for financial services Clare O'Neil, who is leading Labor’s “roundtables” for victims of the banks and other financial institutions, says the…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBrendan O'Connor on Labor’s industrial relations agenda
With Scott Morrison flagging his government will take a hard line on industrial relations, especially the CFMEU, Labor’s shadow minister for employment and…
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View from the crossbench: Cathy McGowan and Rebekha Sharkie on the role of community candidates
Independent Cathy McGowan and Centre Alliance’s Rebekha Sharkie share more in common than just sitting on the crossbench. The members for Indi and Mayo…
Politics with Michelle GrattanJudith Troeth on the Liberal party’s woman problem and asylum seekers
Former Victorian Liberal senator Judith Troeth is no stranger to speaking out forthrightly on issues, even when that goes against her party’s position. In this…
Politics with Michelle GrattanBarnaby Joyce at his provocative best
Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he could cross the floor on the federal legislation associated with the National Energy Guarantee. “Of course I could,” he says in…
Politics with Michelle GrattanWayne Swan on Labor’s byelection victories and beyond
Incoming Labor national president Wayne Swan has made it clear he will have an assertive voice in the role, as the party moves towards next year’s election…
Politics with Michelle GrattanTanya Plibersek on Labor’s taxing times
Deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek talks on Anthony Albanese's Whitlam oration, Bill Shorten's unexpected announcement on rolling back company tax for…
Politics with Michelle GrattanFrances Adamson on being secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Frances Adamson is secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She was previously international adviser to Malcolm Turnbull, and served as…
Politics with Michelle GrattanAttorney-General Christian Porter on a crowded agenda
Attorney-General Christian Porter says the response to the consultations for the national apology to victims of child sexual abuse has been very strong with a…