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.
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...
Some projects in $120 billion federal infrastructure pipeline set to be scrapped
May 01, 2023 06:57 am UTC| Economy
Some projects in the $120 billion federal infrastructure investment pipeline that the Albanese government inherited from the Coalition will soon be on the chopping block. This follows the announcement of a 90-day review...
Albanese government announces $424 million to narrow a gap that is not closing fast enough
Feb 14, 2023 13:18 pm UTC| Politics
The Albanese government has unveiled a new implementation plan for Closing the Gap with $424 million over several years in additional money for practical action. The gap is not closing fast enough and on some measures...
Boat arrivals on temporary protection visas have access to permanent residency
Feb 14, 2023 13:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Thousands of boat arrivals whose futures have been in limbo for a decade or more will be able to apply from Monday to be permanent Australian residents. The Minister for Home Affairs, Clare ONeil and the Immigration...
Floods drive up fruit and veg prices, while energy costs will prolong high inflation
Oct 24, 2022 17:35 pm UTC| Economy
Fruit and vegetable prices are expected to be 8% higher than they would have been over the December and March quarters as a result of the floods, according to budget figures released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. And...