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Grattan on Friday: AI’s opportunities and risks front and centre on Albanese government’s agenda

Grattan on Friday: AI’s opportunities and risks front and centre on Albanese government’s agenda

The government believes it can’t allow “the tech bros to let it rip”, as one source puts it. But it can’t allow the country to fall behind the...

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Michelle Grattan

Angus Taylor warns a One Nation government would bring ‘an eternity of pain’

Angus Taylor warns a One Nation government would bring ‘an eternity of pain’

Angus Taylor has delivered his most comprehensive attack so far on One Nation in a speech to the Sydney Institute.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie on the need to go harder to curb gambling advertising

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie on the need to go harder to curb gambling advertising

Long-time gambling reform advocate Andrew Wilkie says a reason the government is being timid on the issue is because of close relationships with...

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View from The Hill: ‘we must disagree with this action’ Albanese tells Beijing

View from The Hill: ‘we must disagree with this action’ Albanese tells Beijing

Australia rebukes China over a ballistic missile test in the Pacific as the prime minister shores up other relationships in the region.

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View from The Hill: WA state byelection within Hastie’s seat another ‘real time’ test for One Nation

View from The Hill: WA state byelection within Hastie’s seat another ‘real time’ test for One Nation

The contest will be closely watched for whether One Nation erodes Labor in an outer suburban area, and also for its implications for Hastie.

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AUKUS is unmentionable at Labor conference

AUKUS is unmentionable at Labor conference

As Labor parliamentarians fled Canberra late this week for their long winter break, they could reassure themselves the bruises sustained in a...

04.07.2026 10

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Deeming delays de‑selection move, as Hanson declares One Nation doesn’t want her

Deeming delays de‑selection move, as Hanson declares One Nation doesn’t want her

A planned meeting of the Liberal Party executive was nixed after Deeming brought court action against them.

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Albanese wants Labor's national conference to 'showcase' the party - but not its AUKUS division

Albanese wants Labor's national conference to 'showcase' the party - but not its AUKUS division

As Labor parliamentarians fled Canberra late this week for their long winter break, they could reassure themselves the bruises sustained in a...

03.07.2026 20

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese wants Labor’s national conference to ‘showcase’ the party – but not its AUKUS division

Grattan on Friday: Albanese wants Labor’s national conference to ‘showcase’ the party – but not its AUKUS division

The late July conference will be a tightly stage-managed affair, particularly when it comes to discussions about AUKUS and Palestine.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Julian Leeser on fighting an ‘explosion’ of hate in Australia

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Julian Leeser on fighting an ‘explosion’ of hate in Australia

The Liberal frontbencher is the opposition’s leading Jewish voice and will soon appear at the royal commission on antisemitism.

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View from The Hill: Even when they’re doing quite well, Liberals find a way to put their foot in it

View from The Hill: Even when they’re doing quite well, Liberals find a way to put their foot in it

The Liberals seem to be unable to resist damaging infighting just as things seemed to be looking up in Victoria.

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View from The Hill: Liberals now wedged in tunnel, staring at a sinkhole

View from The Hill: Liberals now wedged in tunnel, staring at a sinkhole

Like a cumbersome machine, the latest polls show the party is stuck between a rock and a hard place.

29.06.2026 20

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Renovate multiculturalism to lift ‘interculturalism’

The Lowy Institute’s annual poll, released this week, carried two important signals for politicians and other policy makers about Australian...

27.06.2026 10

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Michelle Grattan

Now's the time to renovate multiculturalism, elevating 'interculturalism'

The Lowy Institute's annual poll, released this week, carried two important signals for politicians and other policy makers about Australian...

26.06.2026 20

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Now's the time to renovate multiculturalism, elevating 'interculturalism'

The Lowy Institute's annual poll, released this week, carried two important signals for politicians and other policy makers about Australian...

26.06.2026 20

Canberra Times

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Grattan on Friday: Now’s the time to renovate multiculturalism, elevating ‘interculturalism’

Amid the heated debate around multiculturalism there is a strong case for a reset of multicultural policy to make it more resilient in a changing...

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jenny McAllister on ‘confronting but necessary’ NDIS reforms

The NDIS minister joined the podcast to discuss the government’s reforms – and what the changes mean for 160,000 Australians .

25.06.2026 10

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Teals Steggall and Spender launch new Community Strong Australia party

Two teals, no leader- Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch their new party.

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ASIO chief reveals former Australian resident directed attack on Melbourne synagogue

The head of ASIO Mike Burgess has outlined Australia security situation in his annual threat assessment.

24.06.2026 20

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View from The Hill: Longer NDIS inquiry is bad for the government, costing ‘a few hundred million dollars’

The government had little choice but to agree to the extension, which will take several hundred million off its projected savings.

23.06.2026 20

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View from The Hill: Lowy poll shows Australians more pessimistic about almost everything

Australians have become much more gloomy, with this years Lowy poll showing pessimism almost across the board.

22.06.2026 20

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Govt concedes on tax, as doubt surrounds NDIS

Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in...

20.06.2026 20

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Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS?

Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in...

19.06.2026 20

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Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS?

Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in...

19.06.2026 20

Canberra Times

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS?

The Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues as the sitting fortnight looms.

18.06.2026 20

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics

The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it’s ‘mad’ to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election.

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View from The Hill: Hanson gets quite a bit off her chest when she enters the media den

Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was Hanson off the leash.

18.06.2026 10

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View from The Hill: Hanson gets quite a bit off off her chest when she enters the media den

Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was Hanson off the leash.

17.06.2026 20

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View from The Hill: has political life become absurdly frenetic?

The Liberals’ loss of Jonno Duniam prompts wider questions about how politics is operating these days.

15.06.2026 20

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View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam

The opposition is losing one of its most effective shadow ministers.

14.06.2026 20

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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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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...

12.06.2026 20

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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...

12.06.2026 30

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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...

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Canberra Times

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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...

11.06.2026 20

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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.

10.06.2026 20

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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 30

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 20

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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...

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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

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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.

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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...

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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

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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 30

Canberra Times

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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 30

The Examiner

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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 20

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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 20

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