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PM’s broken promises play into Hanson’s rise

PM’s broken promises play into Hanson’s rise

After Labor targeted the threat of One Nation in a recent appeal to supporters for donations, the insurgents played tit for tat. One Nation on...

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The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities

View from The Hill: antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities

It was imperative to have the post-Bondi royal commission, but the evidence to come will highlight and could even exacerbate the strains in our...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Will Albanese's 'broken promise' actually matter?

Will Albanese's 'broken promise' actually matter?

After Labor targeted the threat of One Nation in a recent appeal to supporters for donations, the insurgents played tit for tat. One Nation on...

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The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Will Albanese's 'broken promise' actually matter?

Will Albanese's 'broken promise' actually matter?

After Labor targeted the threat of One Nation in a recent appeal to supporters for donations, the insurgents played tit for tat. Subscribe now for...

yesterday 10

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency

Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency

The Albanese government latest budget has given fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of...

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation’s rise and Victoria’s ‘very messy’ election

Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation’s rise and Victoria’s ‘very messy’ election

The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a ‘disaster’ for Labor.

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Tony Abbott to tour the country, trying to energise Liberals

View from The Hill: Tony Abbott to tour the country, trying to energise Liberals

Tony Abbott, the Liberals’ new activist federal president, is preparing to convene meetings around the country in an effort to drum up membership...

09.06.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Landmines on all sides as Hanson takes the big stage

Landmines on all sides as Hanson takes the big stage

When One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club on June 17, there will be landmines everywhere. It’s her first formal speech...

06.06.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

When One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club on June 17, there will be landmines everywhere. Subscribe now for unlimited...

05.06.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

When One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club on June 17, there will be landmines everywhere. Subscribe now for unlimited...

05.06.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

Grattan on Friday: Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

Debate around the budget rolls on as Pauline Hanson prepares herself for centerstage.

04.06.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget

The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided...

03.06.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Ed Husic stirs pot on AUKUS as Peter Garrett to lead public inquiry

View from The Hill: Ed Husic stirs pot on AUKUS as Peter Garrett to lead public inquiry

The controversial AUKUS pact continues to cause headaches for the government - even within its own ranks.

02.06.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll?

On the back of her party’s recent success, Pauline Hanson’s confidence is soaring - and she’s backing herself for the top job.

01.06.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Effective NACC ‘reset’ must include public hearings

At the 2022 election, “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National...

30.05.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

New Liberal president Abbott tells party it must build bigger membership in time of ‘existential crisis’

New Liberal federal president Tony Abbott has sought to rally the party, pitching a new direction for the Liberals.

29.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

An effective 'reset' of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

At the 2022 election "integrity" was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National...

29.05.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

An effective 'reset' of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

At the 2022 election "integrity" was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National...

29.05.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Now almost three years after it was set up, the NACC continues to be rocked by internal...

28.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

One Nation targets Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie over role in Ben Roberts‑Smith affair

Andrew Hastie has become a special target for One Nation over his willingness to give evidence against Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith.

27.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Keith Wolahan on when Liberals should preference One Nation

The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now ‘fighting for its existence’ – and can’t ignore the need to work...

27.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Controversy‑ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end

The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into Brereton by the NACC Inspector, and a day before he’ll appear at Senate estimates.

25.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: would a ‘party of independents’ be a contradiction in terms?

The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political system.

25.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

ALP caught in budget backwash, One Nation surfs

One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting “influencers” to Canberra for the...

23.05.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

Tony Abbott to be new federal president of the Liberal Party

The former prime minister has been nominated unopposed.

22.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave

One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting "influencers" to Canberra for...

22.05.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave

One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting "influencers" to Canberra for...

22.05.2026 20

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave

The Albanese government has found itself on the thorny end of a social media campaign post-budget as it watches One Nation ride a wave.

21.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Foreign Minister Wong orders ambassador called in over Israeli minister’s ‘shocking’ video

The foreign minister has condemned the actions of Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir towards detainees.

21.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case

The anti-discrimination expert explains what the case was about, why it’s set for an appeal – and the broader implications if the decision stands.

20.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Taylor's bold budget reply is a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments

Angus Taylor might have reckoned he and the opposition are in such deep doo-doo that he might as well throw everything at Thursday night's budget...

15.05.2026 20

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

Taylor's bold budget reply is a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments

Angus Taylor might have reckoned he and the opposition are in such deep doo-doo that he might as well throw everything at Thursday night's budget...

15.05.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: Taylor’s bold budget reply is a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments

With his party in deep trouble, the opposition leader decided to go big in his budget reply.

14.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Angus Taylor promises to index income tax to inflation in big tax gamble

The opposition leader has described the plan as ‘generational tax reform’.

14.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Crossbench senator Tammy Tyrrell joins government ranks, declaring she’s ‘proud to be a Labor girl’

The Tasmanian senator’s move to Labor bolsters the government’s numbers in the Senate – but they will still need support to pass legislation.

14.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

A Coalition government would restrict access to welfare payments to Australian citizens

The opposition policy, which would hit permanent residents as well as other non-citizens, will be highly controversial.

14.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says ‘we’re in the cart’ for more tax relief

The treasurer joined us on the podcast to defend his fifth budget, explaining the ‘new architecture’ to make future tax cuts easier ‘when the...

14.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Angus Taylor’s budget reply to tie Net Overseas Migration to new housing

A Coalition government would cap Net Overseas Migration at the number of new homes completed, under a further installment of the opposition’s...

13.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson on the budget’s hidden hits on young Australians

The shadow treasurer plans to fight Labor’s tax changes, arguing they would increase pressure on rents and ‘kneecap’ young Australians trying to...

13.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese government uses its political dominance to implement a ‘Labor’ agenda

The Albanese government has used the first budget of its second term to do what you’d expect a Labor government that had won a massive majority...

12.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Budget 2026 brings a small tax handout to workers and a crackdown on tax breaks and trusts

All working Australians will receive a permanent $250 ‘tax offset’ from next year in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget.

12.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Questions about Liberal relations with One Nation

No wonder Jim Chalmers was anxious to use every opportunity on Sunday to weigh in on the Liberals’ “bloodbath” in Farrer. It was extremely good...

11.05.2026 20

The New Daily

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Post‑Farrer, Liberals will struggle with awkward questions about their relations with One Nation

With One Nation surging and the Liberals in serious decline, the prospect of a potential coalition will be high on the political agenda.

10.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: A primal scream from Farrer throws Liberals into deeper crisis

The result will raise more doubts about whether, or for how long, Angus Taylor will survive as Liberal leader.

09.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers on justifying broken promises

Despite previously promising not to touch negative gearing and capital gains tax, this budget will include reform of both. The treasurer says it’s...

08.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Minister Anika Wells repays more than $10,000 after four travel claims found to have breached rules

Anika Wells has repaid more than $10,100, which includes a penalty, after an audit found she wrongly claimed travel expenses on four occasions.

08.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

The Farrer result will set off a willy-willy. The budget already has

The run-up to a budget always sees a degree of chaos. But this year it has looked like one of those willy-willies that blow up in outback Australia...

08.05.2026 30

The Examiner

Michelle Grattan

The Farrer result will set off a willy-willy. The budget already has

The run-up to a budget always sees a degree of chaos. But this year it has looked like one of those willy-willies that blow up in outback Australia...

08.05.2026 30

Canberra Times

Michelle Grattan

Grattan on Friday: The Farrer result will set off a willy willy. The budget already has

Willy willies, those small tornado-like dust storms often seen in the outback, will pop up all over the political landscape in the next week. Watch...

07.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government‑owned reserve

To be financed off-budget and implemented fully by 2030, the plan includes $3.2 billion for a government-owned storage facility. But details are...

06.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Michelle Grattan