
Politics with Michelle Grattan
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Latest episodes

May 29, 2024 • 19min
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 student intake.

May 25, 2024 • 28min
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.

May 23, 2024 • 30min
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 investment in processing critical minerals.

May 15, 2024 • 24min
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.

May 8, 2024 • 24min
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 handling the former detainees.

May 1, 2024 • 31min
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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 22min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on recent economic data and whats in store for the upcoming budget
Economist Chris Richardson discusses upcoming budget implications, China's economic impact on Australia, inflation challenges, and balancing budget decisions amidst economic uncertainties

Apr 17, 2024 • 14min
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 incident happened discusses her community's reaction.

Apr 11, 2024 • 26min
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 Middle East crisis.

Apr 4, 2024 • 28min
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 productivity.
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