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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by‑election will make history

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by‑election will make history

One of the frontrunners in the landmark by-election, independent Michelle Milthorpe, as well as One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, also joined us on the...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Meghan Quinn becomes first woman to head Defence Department

Meghan Quinn becomes first woman to head Defence Department

The shadow defence minister has also urged the government to purchase a fleet of B-21 strike aircraft.

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days

Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days

A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve to 60 days.

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Michelle Grattan

Coalition would boost Australia fuel reserve to 60 days

Coalition would boost Australia fuel reserve to 60 days

A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve to 60 days.

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Michelle Grattan

Coalition would boost Australia fuel storage to 60 days

Coalition would boost Australia fuel storage to 60 days

A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve to 60 days.

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Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Taylor defends putting One Nation ahead of Farrer independent as ‘least worst option’

View from The Hill: Taylor defends putting One Nation ahead of Farrer independent as ‘least worst option’

Angus Taylor has defended preferencing One Nation ahead of Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer May 9 byelection

26.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politically for Labor, the baby boomers’ day is done

Politically for Labor, the baby boomers’ day is done

Politically, it’s a very bad time to be a baby boomer. It is not just that intergenerational equity has rightly become a priority for Labor. It’s...

25.04.2026 10

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Politically, the baby boomers' day is done

Politically, the baby boomers' day is done

Politically, it's a very bad time to be a baby boomer. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading It is not just...

24.04.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Politically, the baby boomers' day is done

Politically, the baby boomers' day is done

Politically, it's a very bad time to be a baby boomer. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading It is not just...

24.04.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

The day of the baby boomers is finally done in Australian politics

The day of the baby boomers is finally done in Australian politics

Politically, it’s a very bad time to be a baby boomer. It is not just that intergenerational equity has become, rightly, a priority for Labor....

24.04.2026 20

The Guardian

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done

Grattan on Friday: Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done

Intergenerational fairness is becoming a new focus for the Albanese government, but just how far it will go remains to be seen.

23.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over 65s scrapped, in Health Minister Butler’s package

NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over 65s scrapped, in Health Minister Butler’s package

The government has announced significant cuts to the NDIS ahead of next month’s federal budget.

22.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Government finally to cover full cost of showering under home care program

Government finally to cover full cost of showering under home care program

From October people will no longer have to pay to receive help with showering, dressing and support in managing continence.

21.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: former minister Ed Husic on why Labor must ‘stare down’ gas companies over tax

Politics with Michelle Grattan: former minister Ed Husic on why Labor must ‘stare down’ gas companies over tax

The former cabinet minister said Australians have been ‘sold short’ by not taxing gas exports enough.

21.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: It’s a chilly campaign for Matt Canavan in Farrer

View from The Hill: It’s a chilly campaign for Matt Canavan in Farrer

The byelection in the federal seat of Farrer on May 9 is shaping up to be a contest of the right.

21.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

NDIS changes to be unveiled on Wednesday will provide budget’s biggest cuts

NDIS changes to be unveiled on Wednesday will provide budget’s biggest cuts

To rein in spiralling costs, the government aims to cut the scheme’s growth rate from 10% to about 5% annually.

20.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Migration issue deserves better policy, less politics

An effective opposition is good at policy. Last term and so far this term, the Coalition has been very poor at policy formulation. Remember Peter...

18.04.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Migration debate deserves better policy approach and less politicking from Liberals

An effective opposition is good at policy. Last term and so far this term, the Coalition has been very poor at policy formulation. Subscribe now for...

17.04.2026 10

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Migration debate deserves better policy approach and less politicking from Liberals

An effective opposition is good at policy. Last term and so far this term, the Coalition has been very poor at policy formulation. Subscribe now for...

17.04.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers

The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Australian farmers.

16.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on next steps in fuel crisis

We speak to independent economist Chris Richardson on the fuel crisis and the Australian economy.

16.04.2026 20

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Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Migration debate deserves better policy approach and less politicking from Liberals

An effective opposition is good at policy. At present the Liberals new immigration policy leaves the public in the dark on detail.

16.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese government will commit to boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP, but under a revised definition

The pledge is likely to please the Trump Administration, which has lobbied Australia to spend more.

15.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Liberal candidate draws top of ballot paper in Farrer but faces mammoth battle

The eagerly-anticipated byelection will take place on May 9.

14.04.2026 20

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Michelle Grattan

Australia gets its first female army chief, Susan Coyle

She is the first woman to be appointed head of any of the services in the Australian military.

13.04.2026 10

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Michelle Grattan

Second fuel security trip to Asia for PM

Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Malaysia to further shore up Australia’s fuel supply.

12.04.2026 10

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Michelle Grattan

Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, chalk and cheese

If you want a basic measure of the difference between Liberal leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan, compare these two reactions to US...

11.04.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

More Australian LNG to Singapore flagged as Albanese looks to strengthen oil supply chain

The move comes following a meeting between Albanese and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

10.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Taylor and Canavan are chalk and cheese - and that's a problem for Taylor

If you want a basic measure of the difference between Liberal leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan, compare these two reactions to US...

10.04.2026 10

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Taylor and Canavan are chalk and cheese - and that's a problem for Taylor

If you want a basic measure of the difference between Liberal leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan, compare these two reactions to US...

10.04.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Taylor and Canavan are chalk and cheese – and that’s a problem for Taylor

Nationals Leader Matt Canavan and Liberal Leader Angus Taylor are very different beasts. With a byelection and budget reply looming, Taylor has...

09.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Nationals leader Matt Canavan promotes work from home to grow regional areas

The newly-appointed Nationals leader outlined his economic plan to grow regional Australia and develop Australian sovereignty.

08.04.2026 10

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Michelle Grattan

Ben Roberts‑Smith arrested and facing 5 war crime murder charges

The Victoria Cross recipient was arrested at Sydney Airport. He will face court in New South Wales on Tuesday afternoon to be formally charged.

07.04.2026 10

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Michelle Grattan

Ben Roberts‑Smith arrested and facing 5 war crimes charges

The Victoria Cross recipient was arrested at Sydney Airport. He will face court in New South Wales on Tuesday afternoon to be formally charged.

07.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

VC winner Ben Roberts‑Smith arrested, faces 5 charges of war crime of murder

The Victoria Cross recipient was arrested at Sydney Airport. He will face court in New South Wales on Tuesday afternoon to be formally charged.

07.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda

Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan Opposition as pragmatism versus populism. A...

04.04.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government's reform agenda

Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism....

03.04.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government's reform agenda

Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism....

03.04.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda

Albanese said the fuel crisis won’t prevent the government from delivering its “most ambitious” budget. In doing so, he set the marker of how to...

02.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese to announce interest‑free loans for businesses hit by fuel crisis

The policy announcement will come in a speech where Albanese emphasises the government’s economic reform agenda and commitment to an ‘ambitious’...

01.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese warns Australians coming months ‘may not be easy’

In the first national address since 2020, he encouraged Australians to “do their part”.

01.04.2026 20

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Michelle Grattan

Nearly half our permanent migrants are working below their skill level: former Treasury Secretary

In a Wednesday address, Martin Parkinson said the focus on migration numbers misses the more immediate questions about how migrants can apply their...

01.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese to address the nation on the Middle East war and fuel crisis

Albanese will speak tonight after Chalmers announced policies to support small business.

01.04.2026 20

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Michelle Grattan

Albanese rejects push from Special Minister of State Don Farrell to expand size of parliament

The Prime Minister has killed off a plan for a bigger parliament.

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Michelle Grattan

Government slashes fuel excise, heavy vehicles charge for 3 months at cost of $2.55 billion

Halving the fuel excise will cut the cost of fuel for motorists by 26.3 cents a litre.

30.03.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy

He said he had a “visceral” reaction to Trump’s criticism of US allies not stepping up in the war with Iran.

29.03.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese govt struggles in ‘stress test’ of Iran war

Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of Covid, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the...

28.03.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Albanese gives tit‑for‑tat response to Trump’s criticism of Australia over Iran war

The prime minister has responded by saying there had been no request that Australia had not agreed to.

27.03.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese government struggles under the 'stress test' posed by Middle East war

Crises "stress test" governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the...

27.03.2026 30

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Albanese government struggles under the 'stress test' posed by Middle East war

Crises "stress test" governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the...

27.03.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan