Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Michelle Grattan is one of Australia's most respected political journalists. She has been a member of the Canberra parliamentary press gallery for more than 40 years, during which time she has covered all the most significant stories in Australian politics.
As a former editor of The Canberra Times, Michelle Grattan was also the first female editor of an Australian daily newspaper. She has been with the Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald and Political Editor of The Age since 2004.
Michelle currently has a dual role with an academic position at the University of Canberra and as Associate Editor (Politics) and Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation.
In her role at the University of Canberra, Michelle is teaching, working on research projects in politics and political communication, as well as providing public commentary and strategic advice.
She is the author, co-author, and editor of several books and was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2004 for her long and distinguished service to Australian journalism.
Intergenerational report to warn of slow growth and pressures on revenue
Aug 22, 2023 04:21 am UTC| Economy
New extracts released ahead of the governments Intergenerational Report show it warns Australias economy will grow more slowly in the coming 40 years than in previous decades. At the same time, there will be pressures...
Reserve Bank veteran Michele Bullock becomes first woman governor, replacing Philip Lowe
Jul 17, 2023 13:00 pm UTC| Economy
The government has appointed Michele Bullock the new governor of the Reserve Bank the first woman to occupy the post. Bullock, currently deputy governor, replaces Philip Lowe, who has weathered strong criticism,...
This year's surplus will be bigger than the $4.2 billion projected at budget time: Chalmers
Jun 28, 2023 00:31 am UTC| Economy
The surplus for the financial year that ends Friday will be larger than the $4.2 billion forecast in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say on Wednesday. In a speech to be delivered in Darwin, Chalmers says the...
Referendum bill to pass on Monday while government pulls out stops to try to secure housing fund
Jun 19, 2023 06:22 am UTC| Law Politics
Federal parliament enters its last week before the winter break ready to approve legislation for the Voice referendum but with the governments proposed $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund still in the...
May 08, 2023 07:47 am UTC| Economy
Real wages are expected to start growing slightly earlier and grow more strongly than previously forecast, according to the latest Treasury estimates. Higher forecasts for wage growth and lower forecasts for inflation...
May 02, 2023 15:23 pm UTC| Law
The federal government is declaring war on vaping, announcing measures to stamp out its recreational use especially among the young including by stronger legislation and enforcement action. In a tough message to be...
Government will require bosses to pay workers their super on payday
May 02, 2023 15:23 pm UTC| Economy
A government change requiring superannuation to be paid on payday could mean a young employee will be several thousand dollars better off by retirement. The reform which will not come in until July 1 2026 will benefit...
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