Josh Frydenberg
Parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister Josh Frydenberg speaks to Michelle Grattan about the government's intention to put its domestic agenda on the global stage when Australia hosts the G20 in November.
Feb 16, 2014•15 min
Politics with Michelle Grattan
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
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Episodes
Bruce Billson
Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson talks with Michelle about his own experience in small business, the importance of the portfolio to the future of Australia and much, much more.
Feb 12, 2014•23 min
Paul Howes
Paul Howes is the national secretary of the AWU, he talks to Michelle Grattan off the back of his speech at the National Press Club.
Feb 05, 2014•24 min
Kim Carr
Senator Kim Carr, Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Industry spoke to Michelle Grattan about SPC Armoda, education policy and much more.
Jan 31, 2014•29 min
Tanya Hosch
Tanya is deputy campaign director for Recognise, working to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Constitution. She speaks to Michelle about this issue in the lead up to Australia day.
Jan 23, 2014•20 min
Stephen Parker
Michelle Grattan speaks to University of Canberra Vice Chancellor Stephen Parker about the issues facing higher education under the new government, the rotating door of education ministers in 2013 and much more.
Jan 01, 2014•23 min
Barnaby Joyce
On this episode Minister for Agriculture and Nationals deputy leader Barnaby Joyce talks about agriculture and the white paper, the role of the Nationals and his new role in the house of representatives.
Dec 11, 2013•20 min
Chris Bowen
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen talks to Michelle Grattan about his hectic year, Australia's fiscal situation and much more.
Dec 05, 2013•24 min
Adam Bandt
Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt speaks to Michelle Grattan about his role on the crossbench, the future of the party and much, much more.
Dec 03, 2013•27 min
Colin Barnett
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett talks about COAG, independent schools in WA, GST and much more.
Nov 27, 2013•21 min
Carmen Lawrence
On this episode Michelle speaks to Carmen Lawrence about life after politics, John Curtin's legacy and her work with the University of Western Australia. **Recorded at the Curtin Family Home in Cottesloe, Western Australia**
Nov 25, 2013•18 min
Andrew Wilkie
MP for Denison Andrew Wilkie, formally of ONA and a whistleblower, talks to Michelle about the Snowden revelations of Australia's spying on Indonesia.
Nov 19, 2013•27 min
Mitch Hooke
Mitch Hooke has been CEO of the Minerals Council for 12 years, he is about to step down. Michelle talks to him about the future of mining in Australia, the industries relationship with Labor and much, much more.
Nov 12, 2013•29 min
Brendan Nelson
Monday is Armistice Day and so Michelle spoke to war memorial chief Brendan Nelson about Australia at war, the war memorial and planned commemorations for the 100 year anniversary of World War One.
Nov 10, 2013•31 min
Sam Dastyari
New senator and former NSW ALP secretary talks about the Labor Party's future, where they went wrong during the election and what he wants to achieve as a senator.
Nov 06, 2013•28 min
George Wright
ALP National Secretary and campaign director for the Labor Party George Wright talks about the 2013 election campaign, the carbon tax, Labor going forward and what went wrong in government.
Oct 29, 2013•30 min
Nick Xenophon
South Australian independent senator Nick Xenophon talks to Michelle Grattan about Clive Palmer, the new senate, the carbon tax and much much more.
Oct 24, 2013•19 min
Christopher Pyne
Education Minister Christopher Pyne talks about his new portfolio, his time as a student and his role as Leader of the House.
Oct 21, 2013•31 min
Clare O'Neil & Angus Taylor
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.
Oct 18, 2013•25 min
Bill Shorten
New federal Labor leader Bill Shorten speaks with Michelle about Labor's future, carbon pricing, Tony Abbott and his love of Roman history.
Oct 14, 2013•17 min
Doug Cameron
Labor Left winger Doug Cameron joins Michelle to talk about the leadership ballot and Labor's future in opposition.
Oct 10, 2013•25 min
Andrew Leigh
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.
Oct 03, 2013•24 min
Andrew Robb
Andrew Robb speaks about his new portfolio, some of the challenges the Abbott government face, GrainCorp and much more.
Sep 26, 2013•26 min
Warren Truss
Michelle Grattan talks to Deputy Prime Minister elect Warren Truss about the Wombat Trail, trade, Clive Palmer and much more...
Sep 26, 2013•26 min
Christine Milne
Michelle Grattan speaks to Greens leader Christine Milne about the 2013 election result, the party's future and voter disillusionment.
Sep 23, 2013•27 min
Andrew Barr
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.
Sep 19, 2013•20 min
Ian Chubb
Michelle Grattan talks to Australia's Chief Scientist Ian Chubb about the lack of a science portfolio in the ministry, his hopes for his working relationship with Tony Abbott and much more.
Sep 17, 2013•11 min
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