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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on a likely interest rate rise and the fall in living standards
Episode 368
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report this week calling on Australia to raise interest rates again, adding to the speculation the R…
2 years, 7 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Don Farrell’s high noon for European free trade deal, and hopes for lobster exports to China
Episode 367
In this podcast, the Minister for Trade and Special Minister of State Don Farrell joins The Conversation to canvass Australia's prospective trade agr…
2 years, 7 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Albanese’s US trip, Biden in the Middle East, and the Voice’s defeat
Episode 366
The prime minister heads to Washington next week for a state visit. Talks between Anthony Albanese and President Joe Biden will canvass progress on i…
2 years, 7 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East expert Ian Parmeter on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
Episode 365
Hamas' attack on Israel has unleashed a horrific conflict. Breaking out over the weekend, Palestinians murdered Israeli civilians and are threatening…
2 years, 8 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Jordon Steele-John on the disability royal commission and Bill Shorten’s NDIS reforms
Episode 364
The federal government last week released the report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability…
2 years, 8 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on jobs and work
Episode 363
Treasurer Jim Chalmers released his White Paper on employment this week. Its aim is for everyone who wants a job to be able to get one without having…
2 years, 8 months ago
Word from The Hill: Assessing Daniel Andrews, the extraordinary Pezzullo story, senators give Qantas chiefs a hard time
Episode 362
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news wi…
2 years, 8 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on the challenges universities face
Episode 361
Australia’s higher education sector is under heavy scrutiny. Still recovering from the impact of COVID and criticised for its treatment of staff, it …
2 years, 8 months ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Asia expert Richard McGregor on Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China
Episode 360
Anthony Albanese has now confirmed he’ll be heading to China before the end of the year. He is the first Australian prime minister to visit since 201…
2 years, 9 months ago
Word from The Hill: Danielle Wood to head Productivity Commission, Alan Joyce bows to public anger, PM jets off again
Episode 359
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news wi…
2 years, 9 months ago