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

Tom Rogers on helping voters spot election lies

We're joined today by Tom Rogers, recently retired as Electoral Commissioner. As commissioner, Rogers oversaw three federal elections and the Voice referendum.

Feb 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 424

Danielle Wood on how to trim back housing regulations

We talk to productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood about the housing challenge, as well as Australia's parlous productivity performance generally.

Feb 19, 2025•24 min•Ep. 423

David Littleproud on US tariffs, a government-owned Rex, and the Nationals’ identity

Joining us on this podcast is Nationals leader David Littleproud to talk about the upcoming election and how he's "joined at the hip" with Peter Dutton.

Feb 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 422

Tariffs, climate & the rules based order: what the Trump presidency means for Australia

We're joined by John Blaxland and Richard Holden to talk about the impact of global uncertainties will have on Australia.

Feb 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 421

Albanese discusses a second term with the youth vote in mind

Anthony Albanese joins us on the podcast to discuss ongoing issues in Australia, his experience in the top job and his pitch to voters for this years election.

Feb 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 420

"I don't do coy": Treasurer Jim Chalmers + Angus Taylor on the budget blues

Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, "it's the economy, stupid!"

Dec 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 419

For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal

Mark Dreyfus joins the podcast to talk about his family's story of fleeing Nazi Germany, his own and his community's experience with antisemitism, and his reaction to criticism of the government.

Dec 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 418

Populism, tribalism and partisanship": Simon Birmingham's parting reflections

Simon Birmingham joins the podcast to talk about the highs and lows of his time in politics and the Liberal Party, as well as to share his biggest regret and a couple of anecdotes.

Dec 03, 2024•38 min•Ep. 417

From 'drill, baby, drill' fears to hope: why COP wasn't so bad for climate boss Matt Kean NEW

Head of the CCA former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean, joins the podcast to talk about COP, Australia's energy transition, and the challenge of preparing that advice on the 2035 target.

Nov 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 416

The argument for reducing "big money" in elections: Special Minister of State Don Farrell

On this podcast we are talking with Special Minister of State Don Farrell about the changes to political donation laws and the criticisms.

Nov 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 415

"One of the worst bills ever": Shadow Minister David Coleman on proposed misinformation laws

A brief summary of this episode

Nov 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 414

Independent Helen Haines says the NACC has had 'disappointing start', and the government is pork barrelling

Independent MP Helen Haines, who holds the Victorian seat of Indi, has long focused on integrity issues, and she joined us on the podcast.

Nov 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 413

Bruce Wolpe says personal relations between Trump and Albanese would be 'rocky'

To discuss the state of the contest and what comes next, we're joined by Bruce Wolpe, senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.

Nov 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 412

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on what unions want from Labor and Innes Willox on business wish list for Dutton

we're joined by ACTU secretary Sally McManus and Innes Willox, the head of the Australian Industry Group, one of the peak employer groups to talk about the state of IR laws and the CFMEU.

Oct 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 411

'It’s going to be a bad result for Labor' - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

To discuss what's the potential outcome of the Queensland election and what that could mean for the federal Labor government, we're joined by the ABC's election specialist, Antony Green and The Australian's Queensland editor, Michael McKenna.

Oct 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 410

Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood on how to grow Australia's weak productivity

The head of the productivity commission outlines numerous ways government can improve productivity.

Oct 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 409

Josh Bornstein on how big companies are taking away employees’ private rights

Josh Bornstein is a lawyer specialising in employment and labour relations law. His new book examines the problematic reach of the corporate hand into the private sphere. He joins us on the podcast.

Oct 01, 2024•24 min•Ep. 408

Richard Holden says no interest rate fall likely for 12 months

We're joined on the podcast by Richard Holden, to talk about the book and also Australia's economic outlook, on what has been a big week for economic news.

Sep 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 407

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Adam Bandt on why the Greens are playing hardball on housing

Greens leader Adam Bandt joins us to talk about the immediate impasse as well as his party's broad agenda including its demands if Labor fell into minority at the election.

Sep 18, 2024•23 min•Ep. 406

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Robert French on the realities of a social media age ban

While French acknowledges possible privacy concerns, he explains why the long-time storage of personal data would be unnecessary.

Sep 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 405

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ghaith Krayem on Muslim votes mattering

Today we're joined on the podcast by Ghaith Krayem, a spokesman for the group Muslim Votes Matter. The group plans to back candidates who support the issues it says Muslims care about.

Sep 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 404

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser says don't read too much for Australia from US rates message

Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of England and was chosen by Jim Chalmers.

Sep 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 403

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