Politics with Michelle Grattan

South Australian independent senator Nick Xenophon talks to Michelle Grattan about Clive Palmer, the new senate, the carbon tax and much much more.

Education Minister Christopher Pyne talks about his new portfolio, his time as a student and his role as Leader of the House.

It is induction week for new parliamentarians and Michelle Grattan speaks to two new MPs, Labor's Clare O'Neil, who holds the Victorian seat of Hotham and Liberal Angus Taylor, who holds the NSW seat of Hume. Both reach Canberra after rich experiences in fields other than politics.

New federal Labor leader Bill Shorten speaks with Michelle about Labor's future, carbon pricing, Tony Abbott and his love of Roman history.

Labor Left winger Doug Cameron joins Michelle to talk about the leadership ballot and Labor's future in opposition.

Michelle Grattan speaks to author, economist and the member for Fraser Andrew Leigh, about Labor in opposition and his move from academia to parliamentary life.

Andrew Robb speaks about his new portfolio, some of the challenges the Abbott government face, GrainCorp and much more.

Michelle Grattan talks to Deputy Prime Minister elect Warren Truss about the Wombat Trail, trade, Clive Palmer and much more...

Michelle Grattan speaks to Greens leader Christine Milne about the 2013 election result, the party's future and voter disillusionment.

ACT Deputy Chief Minister Andrew Barr talks to Michelle Grattan about his advocacy for same-sex marriage, the bill before the legislative assembly and the benefits for the ACT. *Audio issue in interview.