Word from The Hill: On the economy, people smugglers, parliamentary sitting, and Julian Assange
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Wood on the unprecedented energy crisis
As the energy crisis continues to grip Australia’s east coast with consumers told to limit their consumption and warnings of blackouts Tony Wood, director of the energy program at the Grattan Institute… …
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Word from The Hill: Bowen says “bumpy” time ahead for power supply – but don’t turn the heater off
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn …
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VIDEO: Coalition should be circumspect on nuclear talk before thinking through whether it really wants to go there
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Emma La Rouche from the University of Canberra’s Media and Communications team …
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Grattan on Friday: If the Albanese government did what really needs to be done, it would be a very big target
Usually the speeches of treasury secretaries are relatively bland, echoes of their political masters. But an address this week from Steven Kennedy was something quite different. …
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Word from The Hill: Warm smiles in Indonesia, but chillier news at home
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn …
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View from The Hill: Ten women in shadow cabinet, and Nationals grab trade job
Angus Taylor will take the key shadow treasury post in a 24-member shadow cabinet containing 10 women and six Nationals.
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VIDEO: Gas crisis gives Labor its first big test
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra …
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To meet the Chinese challenge in the Pacific, NZ needs to put its money where its mouth is
New Zealand – like Australia – must increase its overseas aid spending if it is serious about matching China’s ambitions in the South Pacific. …
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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government mugged by gas crisis as it faces challenge of managing expectations
Labor knew it would inherent a cost-of-living problem – it campaigned on it. But it didn’t expect the dramatic crisis in gas prices Australia is suddenly facing …
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