The Scone Advocate
Michelle Grattan

Michelle Grattan

Columnist
Michelle Grattan is a press gallery journalist and former editor
of The Canberra Times. She is a professorial fellow at the University of
Canberra and writes for The Conversation, where her columns also appear.

Chalmers is trying to make economic uncertainty a springboard for reform

The Middle East conflict will now be 'a defining influence' on the budget.

Michelle Grattan
Chalmers is trying to make economic uncertainty a springboard for reform

Dennis Richardson's exit puts anti-Semitism royal commissioner under more pressure

Richardson said he'd become a 'fifth wheel' in the inquiry.

Michelle Grattan
Dennis Richardson's exit puts anti-Semitism royal commissioner under more pressure

Would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

Does being in government change Labor's stance?

Michelle Grattan
Would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

Can Angus Taylor get beyond slogans to craft a sound immigration policy?

Liberal policy faces pressure from One Nation.

Michelle Grattan
Can Angus Taylor get beyond slogans to craft a sound immigration policy?

Jim Chalmers' ticker is about to be tested as he tacks towards the May budget

The next few months may be the most crucial he has faced.

Michelle Grattan
Jim Chalmers' ticker is about to be tested as he tacks towards the May budget

Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux

Leadership struggles are always messy but the optics of this one are worse than most.

Michelle Grattan
Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux

Coalition split is massive blow for Ley but the fault lies with Littleproud

The behaviour of the Nationals has been extraordinary.

Michelle Grattan
Coalition split is massive blow for Ley but the fault lies with Littleproud

A nation in mourning and a prime minister on the back foot as grief turns to anger

Anthony Albanese is forced into policy catch up after Bondi atrocity

Michelle Grattan
A nation in mourning and a prime minister on the back foot as grief turns to anger

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Albanese's social media ban is bold reform, but it will take years to judge its real success

'It will strengthen the hand of parents.'

Michelle Grattan
Albanese's social media ban is bold reform, but it will take years to judge its real success

The high-risk policy trap that could make or break the opposition

It should be core business for the Libs. But it's fraught with risk.

Michelle Grattan
The high-risk policy trap that could make or break the opposition