Politics with Michelle Grattan

Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA and former Bank of England strategist, shares insights on Australia's economic landscape. He discusses the challenges of balancing inflation control with job growth, emphasizing the RBA's proactive inflation targeting. Hauser highlights the importance of humility and diverse perspectives in policy decisions. He also delves into the strengths and challenges facing Australia's economy, including resource management and the impacts of global economic trends on interest rates. A compelling look at future economic strategies!

We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Joining the podcast is Independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie. Wilkie has advocated for gambling reform during his entire political career.

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 podcast.

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 Studies Centre.

Hear the former Australian ambassador's observations of 'a very different' Donald Trump at this week's Republican convention, and his predictions for Joe Biden's successor and AUKUS's future.

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.

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.

Peter Malinauskas joined the podcast to talk about AUKUS, bans on children under 14 accessing social media, restricting most political donations and Peter Duttons Nuclear announcement. 

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 world.