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Nationals struggle as One Nation eyes new Country

Nationals struggle as One Nation eyes new Country

Nationals leader Matt Canavan, who confirmed this week he’ll seek to move from the Senate to the lower house, will be favourite to win the central...

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The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: an over‑committed Albanese is scrambling to keep his eyes on the main game

View from The Hill: an over‑committed Albanese is scrambling to keep his eyes on the main game

The PM will devote Monday to chair meetings on the mid-December budget update before flying off again for the COP summit in Turkey.

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

The Nats could be a facing a series of extinction-level events here

The Nats could be a facing a series of extinction-level events here

Matt Canavan, who confirmed this week he'll seek to move from the Senate to the lower house, will be favourite to win the central Queensland seat...

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The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Business chief urges government to use more means testing

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Business chief urges government to use more means testing

CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

The Nats could be a facing a series of extinction-level events here

The Nats could be a facing a series of extinction-level events here

Matt Canavan, who confirmed this week he'll seek to move from the Senate to the lower house, will be favourite to win the central Queensland seat...

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Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: are the Nationals on life support?

Grattan on Friday: are the Nationals on life support?

How big is the threat posed by One Nation to the Nationals? And can the parties past predict it’s future?

05.11.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers has a lot of weight on his shoulders in the run‑up to Christmas

View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers has a lot of weight on his shoulders in the run‑up to Christmas

If the Reserve Bank raises rates again on Tuesday, Chalmers will face a barrage of questions about getting his fiscal policy in better shape.

02.11.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

One Nation heavyweights give Matt Canavan clear run to lower house

One Nation heavyweights give Matt Canavan clear run to lower house

Neither Pauline Hanson nor James Ashby said they had plans to contest the seat of Capricornia.

02.11.2026 50

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Embattled govt tells Aussies pain will continue

Embattled govt tells Aussies pain will continue

NSW Premier Chris Minns delivered an attention-grabbing prediction this week. “By any poll, by any measure, [NSW One Nation leader] Mike Newman will...

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The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons with staff offer

View from The Hill: Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons with staff offer

Pauline Hanson has accused Anthony Albanese of “grubby dealings” in regard to an extra staffer to One Nation’s David Farley.

30.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

The NSW Nationals could get wiped out by One Nation at this election

The NSW Nationals could get wiped out by One Nation at this election
30.10.2026 40

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

The NSW Nationals could get wiped out by One Nation at this election

The NSW Nationals could get wiped out by One Nation at this election

NSW Premier Chris Minns delivered an attention-grabbing prediction this week. "By any poll, by any measure, [One Nation leader] Mike Newman will...

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Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: an embattled government tells Australians the pain they feel won’t end any time soon

Grattan on Friday: an embattled government tells Australians the pain they feel won’t end any time soon

Chalmers and Labor face some hard choices to try to curb inflation while the electorate’s mood worsens

29.10.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: heat rises around Albanese, as Haines’ concern about golf club grant rumbles on

The prime minister is under pressure on crossbenchers’ personal staff.

27.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Trump would handle defeat in the midterms

The war in Iran will likely play a big role in the 2026 midterms – but nowhere near as big as cost of living concerns.

27.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Sombre and well‑behaved House focuses on the unifying figure of Helen Haines

Politicians from across the parliament paid tribute to the highly respected member for Indi, who remains in hospital following an alleged attack.

26.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics reflects society – and ours is in poor shape

As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after Monday’s horrific attack on Helen Haines, two federal parliamentarians...

24.10.2026 40

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Michelle Landry announces retirement, opening path for Matt Canavan to switch to lower house

Canavan did not announce his bid, but has made clear he would be open to a move from the Senate if there was a lower house vacancy.

23.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics reflects society, and our society is in poor shape on many fronts

As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after Monday's horrific attack on Helen Haines, two federal...

23.10.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Politics reflects society, and our society is in poor shape on many fronts

As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after Monday's horrific attack on Helen Haines, two federal...

23.10.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Politics reflects society, and our society is in poor shape on many fronts

As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after the attack on Helen Haines, two politicians stepped back from instances...

22.10.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Governor‑general appeals to Australians to ‘exercise our muscle of decency’; Haines’ husband reveals MP has lost second leg

The governor-general’s calls for us to “choose to be better” in the wake of the horrific attack on Haines.

21.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy

In a weekend speech, Cormann delivered a sharp message about surging populism – one both sides of politics would do well to take to heart.

21.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Haines loses leg; police charge alleged attacker

The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old...

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Michelle Grattan

Haines loses leg; alleged attacker posted about environment and Gaza

The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old...

20.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ed Husic urges brakes on data centres ‘swamping’ Australia

The former industry minister said Australia is ‘going too fast’ and ‘been swamped by US tech’ building data centres here to dodge growing US...

20.10.2026 60

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

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...

17.10.2026 30

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

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

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...

16.10.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

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 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

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 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

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 90

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

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 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

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 40

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

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 30

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

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 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

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 50

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

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

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

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Michelle Grattan

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...

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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 40

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 40

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 40

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 30

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 50

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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 50

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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 60

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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.

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