View from The Hill: Why should we still be surprised when a PM doesn’t keep his word?
All prime ministers break promises. But there are some whose breaches go into the history books – and Anthony Albanese
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Author: Michelle Grattan News Desk
Kim Williams to be new ABC chair, described by Albanese as ‘a true renaissance man’
The experienced media executive will replace outgoing chair Ita Buttrose in March. …
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View from The Hill: Dunkley contest sees Albanese donning skates on cost of living as Morrison’s exit sets up Cook byelection
Just as government and opposition are contemplating the uncertainties they face in the byelection in the Melbourne seat of Dunkley,
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, overseer of the government’s economic policy, joins us on the podcast to talk us about the latest budget numbers, interest rates, changes to the Reserve Bank board, Australia’s debt, cost of living measures and more. …
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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict
The recent vote in the United Nations on the Israel-Hamas conflict puts serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally writes Michelle Grattan, who dissects the governments response. …
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Budget update forecasts deficit of $1.1 billion this financial year
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows the federal budget is headed for a small $1.1 billion deficit this financial year, according to the update. …
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Anthony Albanese joins Canadian and NZ prime ministers in calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
The leaders called on Israel to ‘respect international humanitarian law’, and said Hamas has no place in the future governance of Gaza. …
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Government to toughen scrutiny of international students as it slashes net migration over two years
The government will take steps to reduce the number of student visas being used as work visas, while also shortening graduate visas and reducing the eligible age. …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on making the NDIS fit for purpose
Bill Shorten joins us on the podcast today to discuss the recent NDIS report and how he sees its path forward in modern Australia. …
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Grattan on Friday: winners and losers in end-of-year report card on Albanese ministers
Michelle Grattan reports on some Albanese ministers halfway through its term in government. Highlighting where some shine and others don’t. …
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