Politics with Michelle Grattan

Labor spokesman for Immigration and Border Protection Richard Marles talks to Michelle Grattan about Labor's border protection policies, the Manus Island incident and the closure of Alcoa in his electorate. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is Am...

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. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. I...

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. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation,...

Chief Scientist Ian Chubb talks to Michelle Grattan about a new collaboration with The Conversation, looking at the future of science in 2025. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars re...

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. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the r...

Senator Kim Carr, Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Industry spoke to Michelle Grattan about SPC Armoda, education policy and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in r...

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. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series...

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.  Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series....

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. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from...

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen talks to Michelle Grattan about his hectic year, Australia's fiscal situation and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from...

Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt speaks to Michelle Grattan about his role on the crossbench, the future of the party and much, much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of a...

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett talks about COAG, independent schools in WA, GST and much more. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule....

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** Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Makin...

MP for Denison Andrew Wilkie, formally of ONA and a whistleblower, talks to Michelle about the Snowden revelations of Australia's spying on Indonesia. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant sch...

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. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autoc...

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.  Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The...

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. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversat...

South Australian independent senator Nick Xenophon talks to Michelle Grattan about Clive Palmer, the new senate, the carbon tax and much much more. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant schola...

Education Minister Christopher Pyne talks about his new portfolio, his time as a student and his role as Leader of the House.  Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat...

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.  Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is Americ...

New federal Labor leader Bill Shorten speaks with Michelle about Labor's future, carbon pricing, Tony Abbott and his love of Roman history. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars revea...

Labor Left winger Doug Cameron joins Michelle to talk about the leadership ballot and Labor's future in opposition. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authori...

Andrew Robb speaks about his new portfolio, some of the challenges the Abbott government face, GrainCorp and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from Th...

Michelle Grattan talks to Deputy Prime Minister elect Warren Truss about the Wombat Trail, trade, Clive Palmer and much more... Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe...

Michelle Grattan speaks to Greens leader Christine Milne about the 2013 election result, the party's future and voter disillusionment.  Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal th...