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.
Senate president Scott Ryan launches grenade against the right
Nov 26, 2018 15:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
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Shorten proposes investment bank to help Pacific nations' development
Oct 29, 2018 19:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Bill Shorten is flagging that Labor would set up a government-backed infrastructure investment bank to promote concessional financing for nation-building projects in the Pacific. In a speech to the Lowy Institute on...
Government to set up new multi-billion Future Drought Fund
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce a Future Drought Fund, that will grow to $5 billion over a decade, at Fridays national drought summit. The fund is to provide support against future droughts, helping primary...
Scott Morrison braces for judgement by Malcolm Turnbull's old voters
Oct 20, 2018 15:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
With a mix of gall and desperation, Scott Morrison appeals to the electors of Wentworth to vote for stability. He warns against sending the government into minority rule, forced to ignore the fact that if this happened the...
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Morrison's pitch for the Jewish vote in Wentworth
Oct 20, 2018 05:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Michelle Grattan discusses the week in Australian politics with University of Canberras deputy VC Nick Klomp. They discuss Scott Morrisons announcement regarding the possible relocation of Australias embassy to Jerusalem,...
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