Politics with Michelle Grattan
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Why Victoria's unpredictable election matters nationally
October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minPremier Ben Carroll, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, One Nation's Colleen Harkin and pollster Tony Barry preview November 28's closely watched election.
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Tim Wilson says government is borrowing from the future to spend today
September 30, 2026 · 25 minThe shadow treasurer also blames government spending for inflation and says the Coalition would not 'spend willy-nilly' if elected.
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Jim Chalmers warns rising debt bills are set to hit the budget
September 22, 2026 · 26 minThe treasurer says there's 'likely to be billions of dollars extra' in higher bills on government debt in December's budget update.
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Matt Canavan on combatting One Nation.
September 17, 2026 · 22 minThe Nationals leader said he'll do 'whatever it takes' to beat the Labor government – including not ruling out a move to the lower house before the next election.
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Chris Bowen on co-hosting COP and Australia's renewables target
September 9, 2026 · 33 minThe environment minister has fought back against criticisms that very few world leaders will attend the pre-COP meeting in the Pacific.
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Sarah Hanson-Young on why progressives need to 'take on' One Nation
September 3, 2026 · 29 minThe Greens' longest serving federal politician said politics 'isn't working' for ordinary voters and all parties need to do better at addressing their grievances.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton's warning on data centres' impact on power bills
August 27, 2026 · 25 minSpeaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powered by coal or gas.
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One Nation's David Farley on the migrants his party wants
August 18, 2026 · 24 minFarley described One Nation's immigration target as more complex than its official 130,000 figure, estimating about 40,000 more 'rotating' migrants were also needed.