Politics with Michelle Grattan

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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October 12, 2026 • 32 mins

The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he's still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he'll announce in the new year.

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Premier Ben Carroll, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, One Nation's Colleen Harkin and pollster Tony Barry preview November 28's closely watched election.

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The shadow treasurer also blames government spending for inflation and says the Coalition would not 'spend willy-nilly' if elected.

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The treasurer says there's 'likely to be billions of dollars extra' in higher bills on government debt in December's budget update.

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September 17, 2026 • 21 mins

The Nationals leader said he'll do 'whatever it takes' to beat the Labor government – including not ruling out a move to the lower house before the next election.

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The environment minister has fought back against criticisms that very few world leaders will attend the pre-COP meeting in the Pacific.

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The Greens' longest serving federal politician said politics 'isn't working' for ordinary voters and all parties need to do better at addressing their grievances.

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Speaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powered by coal or gas.

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Farley described One Nation's immigration target as more complex than its official 130,000 figure, estimating about 40,000 more 'rotating' migrants were also needed.

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The outgoing union leader said that beyond the new Victorian royal commission, 'a lot more needs to be done' to fight corruption in construction Australia-wide.

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The ex-champion cyclist turned commentator explains why heat is a growing risk to the annual summer event, and points to some Australian women to watch this weekend.

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In more than 50 years of covering federal politics, The Australian's editor-at-large says he has 'never seen a crisis' like the one facing the Liberal Party today.

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The outgoing Labor president explains why no votes can be taken for granted in a time of 'anxiety and insecurity'.

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Long-time gambling reform advocate Andrew Wilkie says a reason the government is being timid on the issue is because of close relationships with affected industries.

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The Liberal frontbencher is the opposition’s leading Jewish voice and will soon appear at the royal commission on antisemitism.

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The NDIS minister joined the podcast to discuss the government's reforms – and what the changes mean for 160,000 Australians.

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The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it's 'mad' to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election.

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The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a 'disaster' for Labor.

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The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls 'mild' budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.

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The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now 'fighting for its existence' – and can't ignore the need to work with One Nation.

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