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'Depressingly weak': why cost relief won't be getting much better very soon

'Depressingly weak': why cost relief won't be getting much better very soon

Treasurer Jim Chalmers would have sighed with relief at this week's economic growth figures. Despite some preview talk of possible stagnation, we...

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Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson‑Young on why progressives need to ‘take on’ One Nation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson‑Young on why progressives need to ‘take on’ One Nation

The Greens’ longest serving federal politician said politics ‘isn’t working’ for ordinary voters and all parties need to do better at...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Did Albanese’s language against One Nation ‘cross a line’ or is Pauline Hanson just playing victim politics?

View from The Hill: Did Albanese’s language against One Nation ‘cross a line’ or is Pauline Hanson just playing victim politics?

The prime minister’s language fell far short of incitement. But the One Nation leader outsmarted him on the politics.

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

South Australian Labor government ‘implores’ Albanese government to legislate telehealth for VAD care

South Australian Labor government ‘implores’ Albanese government to legislate telehealth for VAD care

The prime minister has made it clear he is not in favour of allowing telehealth to be used, regardless of the Labor national conference decision in...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

After WA win, how will One Nation do in the east?

After WA win, how will One Nation do in the east?

Neither Labor nor the Liberals needed the bruising Secret Harbour byelection to tell them One Nation had become a major player. But Saturday’s...

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The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

AI is set to boost productivity and will have a ‘profound’ impact on the jobs market: Treasury

AI is set to boost productivity and will have a ‘profound’ impact on the jobs market: Treasury

An analysis by the Treasury forecasts that AI has the potential to have a bigger impact on high-skilled and cognitive jobs, not just physical and...

31.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Fresh from its WA triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?

View from The Hill: Fresh from its WA triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?

The Secret Harbour win will remove any Labor complacency that One Nation is just a problem for the conservatives.

30.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Fresh from WA triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?

View from The Hill: Fresh from WA triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?

The Secret Harbour win will remove any Labor complacency that One Nation is just a problem for the conservatives.

30.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese to hit campaign trail — for a UN nod

Albanese to hit campaign trail — for a UN nod

Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister’s job. These...

29.08.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

Like most PMs, Albanese likes the international diplomatic round, which includes ASEAN, APEC, the G20 and COP.

29.08.2026 20

The Age

Michelle Grattan

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

Like most PMs, Albanese likes the international diplomatic round, which includes ASEAN, APEC, the G20 and COP.

29.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Michelle Grattan

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

Like most PMs, Albanese likes the international diplomatic round, which includes ASEAN, APEC, the G20 and COP.

29.08.2026 20

WA Today

Michelle Grattan

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

A UN Security Council seat for Australia? It would be the icing on PM’s international cake

Like most PMs, Albanese likes the international diplomatic round, which includes ASEAN, APEC, the G20 and COP.

29.08.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michelle Grattan

What's at stake as Albanese sets sights on international campaign trail

What's at stake as Albanese sets sights on international campaign trail

Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister's job....

28.08.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

What's at stake as Albanese sets sights on international campaign trail

What's at stake as Albanese sets sights on international campaign trail

Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister's job....

28.08.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat

Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat

The prime minister will be at the United Nations during leaders’ week in September. That’s an excellent opportunity for a PM with lobbying on his...

27.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills

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

27.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Pragmatism holds Albanese to bad GST carve up, but Productivity Commission remains burr under saddle

View from The Hill: Pragmatism holds Albanese to bad GST carve up, but Productivity Commission remains burr under saddle

The government is so far turning a blind eye to the Productivity Commission’s scathing GST review. But that’s not stopping the commission from...

25.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese to seek state cooperation on data centres but faces fight with Queensland

Albanese to seek state cooperation on data centres but faces fight with Queensland

The federal government will push for new national laws with rules for where data centres can go, how they must be powered and where their water comes...

24.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Liberals, One Nation and Labor all have immigration details up in the air

View from The Hill: Liberals, One Nation and Labor all have immigration details up in the air

It’s a hot political issue, but the Liberals’ won’t have an immigration policy in 2026, One Nation’s position is confused and Labor has yet to...

24.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

WA byelection is a national test for One Nation

If you’re not from Western Australia, the byelection in the state seat of Secret Harbour is unlikely to have been on your radar. But Labor, Liberal...

22.08.2026 30

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Israeli ambassador suggests former defence chief Binskin return to Israel to pursue Frankcom decision

The suggestion follows the Israeli Defense Force’s decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.

21.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation

If you're not from Western Australia, the byelection in the state seat of Secret Harbour is unlikely to have been on your radar. But Labor,...

21.08.2026 30

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation

If you're not from Western Australia, the byelection in the state seat of Secret Harbour is unlikely to have been on your radar. But Labor,...

21.08.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation

A state-level byelection is rarely of interest to anyone outside the electorate in question. But the poll in Secret Harbour will test Pauline...

20.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: One Nation’s David Farley on the migrants his party wants

Farley described One Nation’s immigration target as more complex than its official 130,000 figure, estimating about 40,000 more ‘rotating’...

18.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Bipartisan deal on gambling includes a review after three years

After striking an agreement with the opposition, the government agreed to somewhat toughen its original plan on the legislation.

18.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Australia must move up the AI ‘value chain’ to capture maximum benefit from the technology: Andrew Charlton

The assistant minister argues Australia needs to leverage its data centre advantage and translate that into benefits and growth for the broader...

18.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Australia must move up the AI ‘value chain’ to capture maximum value from the technology: Andrew Charlton

The assistant minister argues Australia needs to leverage its data centre advantage and translate that into benefits and growth for the broader...

18.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Hard right Alex Antic in strong position to become SA Liberal president

The state party’s Senate ticket is shaping up to be a bunfight, with three senators up for election but perhaps only one likely to survive at the...

17.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

PM pays for failing to admit when he's stuffed up

How unfortunate that Peter Malinauskas says he is not interested in running for federal politics. This week again showed the South Australian...

15.08.2026 30

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Albanese doesn't believe in admitting he's stuffed up, and it costs him

How unfortunate that Peter Malinauskas says he is not interested in running for federal politics. This week once again showed the South Australian...

14.08.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Albanese doesn't believe in admitting he's stuffed up, and it costs him

How unfortunate that Peter Malinauskas says he is not interested in running for federal politics. This week once again showed the South Australian...

14.08.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Coalition would set Net Overseas Migration under 180,000 – Bragg

Senator Bragg spoke about his views on housing, taxation, immigration and the economy in an address to the National Press Club.

13.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Coalition would set Net Overseas Migration at about 180,000 – Bragg

Senator Bragg spoke about his views on housing, taxation, immigration and the economy in an address to the National Press Club

12.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: government shuts down telehealth‑for‑VAD bill, defying Labor conference

Independent MP Kate Chaney has jumped on the results of the Labor conference to push her VAD bill for debate.

11.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Government set for some compromise on gambling bill, with curb on inducements

Anthony Albanese will negotiate with both the Coalition and the Greens to try and pass crucial legislation this week.

10.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip

A diplomatic gesture from Japan was meant to strengthen ties, but Anthony Albanese’s joke has instead raised questions about taste, respect and...

10.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Battle for Victoria sends signals to federal players

Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago. A sudden late change of premier,...

08.08.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players

Victoria's election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn't have anticipated a year ago. Subscribe now for...

07.08.2026 30

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players

Victoria's election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn't have anticipated a year ago. Subscribe now for...

07.08.2026 40

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players

Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago and will be watched closely by...

06.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Burke struggles to wrangle numbers as opposition and One Nation apply heat on migration

The minister cancelling his press club appearance was embarrassing and revealing.

05.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on how AI could force future cuts to HECS debts and work hours

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

05.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Government expands discount scheme to encourage larger businesses to install rooftop solar

The Albanese government will expand the scheme which provides incentives to households and businesses to install rooftop solar.

04.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

Pauline Hanson formally announced a suite of candidates for the Victorian election, including her lead candidate Warren Pickering, 43, who will run...

03.08.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

At last week’s Labor conference, which was totally under the Prime Minister’s thumb, only one issue was contested on the floor – support for the...

01.08.2026 30

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

The assisted dying fight highlighting deep divides in Labor

At last week's Labor conference, which was totally under the Prime Minister's thumb, only one issue was contested on the floor: support for...

31.07.2026 40

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

The assisted dying fight highlighting deep divides in Labor

At last week's Labor conference, which was totally under the Prime Minister's thumb, only one issue was contested on the floor: support for...

31.07.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

The parliament seems poised to test Labor’s platform commitment to the use of Telehealth in voluntary assisted dying cases, even as Albanese remains...

30.07.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan