Politics with Michelle Grattan

Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, talks politics with politicians and experts.

Politics with Michelle Grattan is a news podcast hosted by The Conversation, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines

  Mar 26, 202528 minS0

  Mick Tsikas/AAP<p>As the election starter’s gun is about to be fired, Tuesday’s budget announced modest income tax cuts as the government’s latest cost-of-living measure. The Coalition has opposed the tax relief, with Peter Dutton’s Thursday budget reply to put forward his policy counters on the cost of living. </p> <p>Meanwhile, the domestic economic debate is being conducted as President Donald Trump prepares to unveil more tariffs, which are likely to produce further uncertainty in the world economy.</p> <p>On this podcast we are joined by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Ta...

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  Politics with Michelle Grattan: Barbara Pocock on the Greens’ policy priorities

  Mar 18, 202533 minS0

  Mick Tsikas/AAP<p>The Greens have heaped a lot of pressure on the government during this term, from issues of the environment, housing, and Medicare, to the war in the Middle East.</p> <p>With the polls close to a dead heat and minority government appearing a real possibility, would the Greens push a minority Labor government even harder in pursuit of their agenda? </p> <p>To talk about the Greens’ policies and prospects, we’re joined by South Australian Greens senator Barbara Pocock, who is the party’s spokeswoman on employment, the public sector and finance. </p> <p>After...

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  Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton on why he’s not Australia’s Trump – ‘I’m my own person’

  Mar 13, 202546 minS0

  Diego Fedele/AAP<p>On current opinion polls, we are looking at a very close race at the May election. As voting day draws near, Peter Dutton will face more forensic questioning about his policies and how he would run government. </p> <p>At the same time, he’s fending off Labor’s attempt to define him as Trumpian. </p> <p>The opposition leader joined the podcast to discuss what a Dutton government would look like and how he would tackle problems both domestically and abroad.</p> <p>On his main priorities would be, Dutton says:</p> <p>I want to b...

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  Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tina Jackson on the independents to watch this election

  Mar 12, 202524 minS0

  A group of independents give a press conference at Parliament House Canberra. Mick Tsikas/AAP<p>The 2022 election catapulted a new movement into Australian federal politics, with the election of six “teals”. The teals are part of a broader wave of “community independents” who are challenging the major parties, especially the Liberals and appealing to voters who want politics done differently. </p> <p>As the 2025 election draws close, the Community Independents Project, which was founded in 2021 to support the grass root independents, will not only seek to retain the gains made but to increase the representation in the lower house.</p> <p>We...

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  Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill

  Mar 5, 202528 minS0

  Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA<p>The Trump presidency is turning much of the world order on its head. Tne United States president is arm-twisting Ukraine, playing nice with Russia, and using protection as an economic and political weapon. </p> <p>The Australian government is pessimistic about escaping American tariffs on aluminium and steel when a decision is announced next week. Meanwhile, the message from the US is clear: we need to boost defence spending. </p> <p>To discuss Trump Mark 2 on the world stage and what that means for Australia, we’re joined by James Curran, professor of modern history at...

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