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Labor finds it needs yet another budget backtrack

Labor finds it needs yet another budget backtrack

The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government’s budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many...

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The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut

Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut

The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government's budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many...

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The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut

Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut

The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government's budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many...

friday 10

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Senate throws out budget plan to remove health insurance top up for older people

Senate throws out budget plan to remove health insurance top up for older people

The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to cut the private health insurance rebate for people 65 and older.

14.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: everyone is on the lookout for Albanese‑Chalmers tension

View from The Hill: everyone is on the lookout for Albanese‑Chalmers tension

The ins and outs of the Albanese-Chalmers relationship is in the wider context of the positioning for the succession.

14.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Jim Chalmers warns progressives not to ‘mock’ One Nation voters

Jim Chalmers warns progressives not to ‘mock’ One Nation voters

By directly acknowledging the seriousness of One Nation’s support, Chalmers is underscoring that the party is a threat to Labor, not just to the...

13.10.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg plans to keep speaking out

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg plans to keep speaking out

The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he’s still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he’ll announce in the new year.

13.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Unless you’re Hanson, migrant debate can be risky

Unless you’re Hanson, migrant debate can be risky

When, way back, the opposition started talking about cutting immigration, it would have thought that on the basis of polling, it was tapping into a...

12.10.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Albanese government partially retreats on credit card issue after small business revolt

Albanese government partially retreats on credit card issue after small business revolt

The government has announced it had “stepped in” to delay the ATO’s ban on credit card payments until June 30 next year.

09.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Unless you're Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

Unless you're Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

When, way back, the opposition started talking about cutting immigration it would have thought, on the basis of polling, that it was tapping into a...

09.10.2026 10

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Unless you're Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

Unless you're Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

When, way back, the opposition started talking about cutting immigration it would have thought, on the basis of polling, that it was tapping into a...

09.10.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Unless you’re Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

Grattan on Friday: Unless you’re Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

When opposition started talking about cutting immigration it would have thought, on the basis of polling, that it was tapping into a vein of political...

08.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Andrew Charlton flags requiring AI companies to run tough ‘risk management’ systems

Andrew Charlton flags requiring AI companies to run tough ‘risk management’ systems

The process would require companies to find, test, report and manage the risks of their systems

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Victoria’s unpredictable election matters nationally

Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Victoria’s unpredictable election matters nationally

Premier Ben Carroll, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, One Nation’s Colleen Harkin and pollster Tony Barry preview November 28’s closely watched...

08.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Taylor would hold net overseas migration at annual 100,000 for two years in plan hitting students, refugees

The radical opposition blueprint – framed against the background of One Nation – would cut temporary visa holders by about 650,000 over four years.

06.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

PM leaves grim domestic scene as he flies to Pacific

Having a “Pre-COP” meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu is one of those initiatives that seemed a good idea at the time. No doubt it still has resonance as...

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The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Albanese leaves a political storm at home as he flies to the blue Pacific

Having a "Pre-COP" meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu is one of those initiatives that seemed a good idea at the time. Subscribe now for unlimited...

02.10.2026 30

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Albanese leaves a political storm at home as he flies to the blue Pacific

Having a "Pre-COP" meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu is one of those initiatives that seemed a good idea at the time. Subscribe now for unlimited...

02.10.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: how far will the opposition go on industrial relations reform? Probably not too far

Will the Coalition take a robust agenda on industrial relations to the 2028 election? Jane Hume’s speech did not provide an answer.

01.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Albanese leaves grim domestic scene as he flies to the blue Pacific

a “Pre-COP” meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu is one of those initiatives that seemed a good idea at the time but for Albanese it will feel more chore...

01.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson says government is borrowing from the future to spend today

The shadow treasurer also blames government spending for inflation and says the Coalition would not ‘spend willy-nilly’ if elected.

30.09.2026 30

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Michelle Grattan

New Greens leader David Shoebridge declares Greens ‘here to replace’ Labor

Shoebridge at a post-ballot news conference focused on the Greens going after Labor, arguing it had left a vacuum by ‘rushing to the right’.

30.09.2026 40

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Michelle Grattan

Government takes early action to protect ‘legacy’ technology systems against AI breaches

All government departments and agencies must conduct an immediate stocktake of their legacy systems, under the government order.

30.09.2026 50

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

OpenAI promises to ‘do better’ and ‘rebuild trust with Australians’

The company’s Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon will appear before the federal parliamentary committee on Artificial Intelligence’s hearing next week.

29.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to health reasons

The party will decide on a new leader this week.

28.09.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Jim Chalmers blames likely interest rate rise on Middle East war

The treasurer says there is near-universal expectation by economists that rates are going up around the world.

28.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

When rogue AI agent ‘scaled a fence’, it reinforced Albanese’s case for tough guardrails

The revelation that an AI agent turned rogue and breached a firewall to get at Medicare statistics has strongly reinforced Anthony Albanese’s case...

26.09.2026 40

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

When rogue AI agent 'scaled a fence', it reinforced Albanese's case for tough guardrails

The revelation that an AI agent turned rogue and breached a firewall to get at Medicare statistics has strongly reinforced Anthony Albanese's...

25.09.2026 40

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

When rogue AI agent 'scaled a fence', it reinforced Albanese's case for tough guardrails

The revelation that an AI agent turned rogue and breached a firewall to get at Medicare statistics has strongly reinforced Anthony Albanese's...

25.09.2026 40

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: when rogue AI agent ‘scaled a fence’, it reinforced Albanese’s case for tough guardrails

The timing of the disclosure (and the incident itself) is fortuitous in a political sense, vindicating the government’s recent AI warnings.

24.09.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Danielle Wood’s blunt message to politicians: don’t undermine public trust by attacking institutions

Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood has bluntly warned governments not to undermine public trust by “playing politics with our institutions”.

23.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: behind the cheesy smiles, Albanese and Trump couldn’t be further apart on AI and social media controls

While Albanese is in New York, the US embassy in Canberra – which now has its Trump man in residence – attacked the government’s Digital Duty of...

23.09.2026 50

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers warns rising debt bills are set to hit the budget

The treasurer says there’s ‘likely to be billions of dollars extra’ in higher bills on government debt in December’s budget update.

22.09.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Albanese seeks to advance Australia’s middle power diplomacy via UN Security Council seat

The prime minister has flagged Australia saw membership of the council as a way to enhance its interest in and voice on technology issues, including...

21.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Intergenerational Report says AI will be ‘a defining influence’ on Australia’s economy over next 40 years

The report has a more political streak than these long-term documents usually do.

21.09.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Australia set for 39 million people by mid‑2060s – but slower population growth

The Intergenerational Report projects population growth slowing from an average of 1.4% a year over the last 40 years to 0.9% a year over the coming...

20.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Burke delivers overdue migration baby

Tony Burke was late to the National Press Club to announce the government’s migration policy on Thursday. Six weeks late, to be precise. After the...

19.09.2026 40

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Burke delivers overdue migration baby, but is it sturdy enough to withstand the critics?

Tony Burke was late to the National Press Club to announce the government's migration policy on Thursday. Six weeks late, to be precise....

18.09.2026 40

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Burke delivers overdue migration baby, but is it sturdy enough to withstand the critics?

Tony Burke was late to the National Press Club to announce the government's migration policy on Thursday. Six weeks late, to be precise....

18.09.2026 40

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Long-awaited migrant plan reflects needs and fears

The Albanese government will stop the entry of students’ family members, attack “visa hopping”, and drastically cut the numbers of those on...

18.09.2026 40

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Matt Canavan on why One Nation is ‘not really compatible’ as a Coalition partner

The Nationals leader said he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to beat the Labor government – including not ruling out a move to the lower house...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Burke delivers overdue migration baby, but is it sturdy enough to withstand the critics?

Tony Burke was late to announce the government’s migration policy which will be wedged between those who think the changes don’t go far enough and...

17.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Migration changes to hit students’ families and working holiday makers

The long awaited overhaul of the migration system comes as new figures show Net Overseas Migration continuing to decline.

17.09.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Unlikely political bedfellows team up against Albanese over staff

While they wouldn’t normally be caught dead together, Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le have held a joint press conference to take aim at the...

17.09.2026 60

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

AFP commissioner urges ‘conversation’ about link between Australians’ level of illicit drug use and organised crime

Krissy Barrett’s call comes after recent murders in Sydney linked to organised crime included two cases of mistaken identity in one week.

15.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Hanson ‘regrets’ hurt caused by remark about ‘primitive’ First Nations people

After facing a barrage of criticism for her comments, the One Nation leader says it was not her intention to cause hurt.

15.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

One Nation would have more people leaving

One Nation on Monday released a radical policy proposing Australia net overseas migration (NOM) be negative over three years, as the country reduced...

15.09.2026 40

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

All‑round condemnation for Pauline Hanson over Indigenous slur

Pauline Hanson’s derogatory remarks about Indigenous people on a podcast last year have been slammed by members of the government, the Liberals and...

14.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: One Nation would have more people leaving than entering Australia over three years

One Nation has released a radical policy that would see Australia reduce its temporary migrant population by 750,000.

14.09.2026 80

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Albanese lashes Hanson over attack on his mother

It is the second time in just days that the One Nation leader is on the back foot after making a personal attack.

13.09.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan