The Latest Articles by Michelle Grattan

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

At its worst, the meeting is described as 'a lifeless beast'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 2

Big test for Hanson looms in front of the National Press Club

It's a big opportunity, but also a big risk.

The Canberra Times · Jun 5

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

It's more than an issue of appointment.

The Canberra Times · May 29

Election Diary: Coalition makes ‘law-and-order’ pitch, with plan to invest proceeds of drug crime into communities

As it seeks to gain some momentum for its campaign, the Coalition on Monday will focus on law and order, announcing $355 million for a National Drug Enforcement and Organised Crime Strike Team to fight the illicit drug trade.

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2025

Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton’s tax indexation ‘aspiration’ has merit – so why didn’t we hear about it before?

Peter Dutton, now seriously on the back foot, has made an extraordinarily big “aspirational” commitment at the back end of this campaign.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2025

Election Diary: there were a couple of ‘moments’ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter

Two “moments” stuck out in Wednesday’s leaders’ debate, the second head-to-head of the campaign.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance

Australians strongly disagree with key policies of US President Donald Trump, and have overwhelmingly lost trust in the United States to act responsibly in the world, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2025 poll.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times

Global markets have remained on edge after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs caused panic worldwide. Now, more than ever, markets and economists are looking for trying to read the implications.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Election Diary: for a few hours, it seemed possible the Russians might be coming

For a few hours on Tuesday afternoon, it seemed just possible the Russians might be sending their planes to a base very near us.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025

Election Diary: Will Peter Dutton help son Harry buy a house?

Political leaders’ kids are routinely put on display to share the glory or the pain of election night. Earlier, they’re often at campaign launches to “humanise” the candidates.

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025