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.
Funding boost for policing finance sector, in budget that warns of economic softening
Mar 25, 2019 13:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The April 2 budget will provide about A$600 million to pursue wrongdoers and help restore trust in Australias financial system. The budget, which will be a launching pad for the election, likely to be announced the...
Cabinet ministers Pyne and Ciobo set to head out door
Mar 01, 2019 13:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The Defence Minister, Christopher Pyne and the Defence Industry Minister Steve Ciobo, both cabinet members, are set to announce they are quitting parliament at the election, in the latest of multiple high profile exits...
Feb 25, 2019 04:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
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Morrison commits to 1.25 million new jobs over five years
Jan 29, 2019 12:39 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
A re-elected Coalition government would create 1.25 million jobs over the next five years, Scott Morrison will promise as he campaigns on the next stage of the governments economic plan. Beginning a tour of south east...
Shorten's subsidy plan to boost affordable housing
Dec 17, 2018 10:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate
Institutional investors would receive longterm subsidies to build new dwellings - on condition they rented them out below market rates - under an affordable housing program Bill Shorten is announcing on the first day of...
Labor promises a comprehensive overhaul of federal environmental framework
Dec 17, 2018 10:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
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Morrison wants Religious Discrimination Act passed before election
Dec 16, 2018 12:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
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