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The Latest Articles by Michelle Grattan

Reserve Bank Governor Lowe announces changes to bank's operations as cabinet readies to approve who will lead it

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has announced a raft of reforms the bank will make following the recent review of its operations, as the government prepares to announce who will lead it after his term expires in September.

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Chalmers 'measures what matters' – tracking our national wellbeing in 50 indicators

Australia’s first national “wellbeing framework”, to be released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers within weeks, will provide about 50 indicators of how Australians are doing, that will then be tracked over time.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on Robodebt report's sealed section, and progress on NDIS reform

The Robodebt royal commission’s report has excoriated a raft of former ministers, especially Scott Morrison, who was a main instigator of the program, as well as public servants who were involved.

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View from The Hill: The 'sealed' chapter of the Robodebt report should be released

The secrecy surrounding the recommendations for prosecution and other action against those who drove or facilitated the Robodebt scandal threatens to dilute the impact of the strong findings of the royal commission.

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Robodebt royal commissioner makes multiple referrals for prosecution, condemning scheme as 'crude and cruel'

Robodebt Royal Commissioner Catherine Holmes has referred multiple individuals involved with the illegal scheme for civil and criminal prosecutions and other actions.

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Grattan on Friday: Linda Burney fills the Voice's in-tray, as the government battles to stop slide in yes vote

In a change of government tactics, Linda Burney this week deployed a sheet anchor to tie the Voice to practical outcomes. At the same time, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is weaponising the cost of living to flail it.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Author Bruce Wolpe on the "shocking" consequences for Australia of a Trump 24 win

Next year’s American presidential election is shaping up to be extraordinary. Donald Trump is favoured to be the Republican candidate, despite facing multiple charges over removing classified documents. President Joe Biden has indicated he intends to run again, despite the fact he’ll be 82 at the time of the poll…

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Grattan on Friday: ICAC shows it has the power to break public figures, but doesn't escape criticism itself

If then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison had had his way, Gladys Berejiklian would have run for the Sydney seat of Warringah, held by independent Zali Steggall, at last year’s election.

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This year's surplus will be bigger than the $4.2 billion projected at budget time: Chalmers

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.

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Australia announces $110 million in new military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine

Australia will provide $110 million in further assistance to Ukraine, bringing its total support to $790 million during the conflict.

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Simon Crean, former Labor and ACTU leader, dies aged 74

Simon Crean, a former Labor opposition leader, has died suddenly while in Germany, aged 74.

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Grattan on Friday: Labor's 'Godfather' seeks deal on electoral reform – but some fear changes could disadvantage community candidates

Special Minister of State Don Farrell, who’s also minister for trade and tourism and the government’s deputy leader in the Senate, is a numbers man from way back.

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Word from The Hill: A wild and badly behaved parliamentary fortnight

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.

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View from The Hill: Linda Burney says the Voice won't be able to advise on Australia Day – but how could that be?

There was much celebration in the Albanese government this week at the passage through parliament of the bill to set up the referendum on the Voice. Anthony Albanese sent out a national rallying call ahead of the vote later this year: “I say to my fellow Australians: parliaments pass laws,…

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Australians' feelings towards China are thawing but suspicion remains high: Lowy 2023 poll

The diplomatic thaw between China and Australian since the election of the Albanese government is being followed by a limited thaw in Australians’ negativity towards China, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2023 Poll.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Special Minister of State Don Farrell wants donation and spending caps for next election

The next federal election could be conducted under dramatically reformed electoral laws, with caps on spending and donations, and a much lower disclosure threshold for the disclosure of donations.

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Sweeping election donation and spending reforms recommended by parliamentary committee

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Government's housing fund legislation delayed by Greens-Coalition alliance

The Greens and the Coalition have teamed up again to present a vote being taken on the government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund.

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Referendum legislation passes 52-19 to applause but Lidia Thorpe condemns 'assimilation day'

The legislation to enable the Australian people to vote in a referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed the Senate by 52 to 19.

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Referendum bill to pass on Monday while government pulls out stops to try to secure housing fund

Federal parliament enters its last week before the winter break ready to approve legislation for the Voice referendum but with the government’s proposed $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund still in the balance.

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View from The Hill: Victorian Liberal Party to meet about allegations against Senator David Van

Peter Dutton on Friday declared Victorian Liberal senator David Van should leave parliament ASAP.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Community Independent Dai Le on what voters are saying

For most voters, the cost of living is their major current concern. Rising interest rates and high prices for power, groceries and other necessities are hurting in particular lower and middle income people.

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Grattan on Friday: Liberals come a cropper when they try to dig afresh into the Brittany Higgins story

Two women ended up in tears in the Senate this week, as the Higgins imbroglio exploded yet again and in the process claimed a scalp.

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Peter Dutton expels senator David Van from Liberal party room after more allegations against him

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has expelled Victorian senator David Van from the Liberal party room, after more claims followed sensational allegations by crossbencher Lidia Thorpe that he had harassed and sexually assaulted her.

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Lidia Thorpe alleges she was 'sexually assaulted' by Liberal senator David Van – a claim he brands 'disgusting'

Crossbench senator Lidia Thorpe has accused Victorian Liberal senator David Van of sexually assaulting her – a claim he immediately branded disgusting and untrue.

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