Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former MP Kate Ellis on the culture within parliament house
Michelle Grattan discusses the culture of parliament house with former MP Kate Ellis.
- Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The base level of JobSeeker and related payments will increase by $50 a fortnight from April 1 under changes that will also toughen the obligations on people seeking work.
Kelly said of his decision, ‘If I’m to speak out and to use my voice the best I can, this is the best decision for myself and for the people that I represent.’
Australia’s COVID vaccination program has begun with Scott Morrison joining a small group of recipients in a carefully orchestrated event,
Higgins has said she also wants a central role in driving reform in the way Parliament House handles issues like her alleged rape.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon
Scott Morrison has been wounded by the revelation this week of an alleged rape in Parliament House. But the fear must be that Brittany Higgins has become a victim twice over – of the incident itself and the fallout these past days.
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has accused Scott Morrison of “victim-blaming rhetoric”, as the PM sought to explain why his own staffer failed to tell him Higgins alleged she had been raped.
The revelation of the alleged rape against a government staffer in 2019 has partially derailed a week that the government would have hoped to be dominated by the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
The government has backed down from its plan to legislate for the suspension of the Better Off Overall Test for COVID-affected businesses.
Pauline Hanson has told the government it will need to drop its proposed watering down of the BOOT if it wants One Nation support.
The government has released the latest Tax Office breakdown of the numbers coming off the program, amid concerns its end in late March will see a rise in unemployment.
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics.
With the announcement of Labor’s industrial relations plan, and government IR legislation already before parliament, the next few parliamentary weeks may be dedicated to fierce IR debate.
David Littleproud on The Nationals and net zero
Michelle Grattan discusses the National party's feelings towards a 2050 carbon neutral goal with deputy leader David Littleproud.
Anthony Albanese will risk a backlash from employers when he releases an industrial relations policy promising a substantial increase in the rights of Australians in insecure work.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack will have to navigate a slippery path when the Nationals begin discussing Scott Morrison’s evident desire to embrace a 2050 net-zero emissions target.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon
The logistical enterprise of vaccinating the Australian populace may be Morrison’s greatest test to date.
Scott Morrison has been forced to publicly slap down Craig Kelly, after the Liberal backbencher got into a spectacular spat with Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek in Parliament House’s press gallery.
Craig Kelly has had his neck saved by two prime ministers: Malcolm Turnbull before the 2016 election and Scott Morrison prior to the last one. It’s unlikely anyone will step in for him a third time.
Scott Morrison has taken a very small step towards endorsing a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Anthony Albanese on Labor policy
Michelle Grattan talks with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese about the inner-workings of the party, and possible policy points before the next election.
Scott Morrison on Monday will announce a $1.9 billion initial investment in the massive vaccine rollout which is due to start in late February.
Veteran right-wing Liberal Kevin Andrews has lost preselection to a former special forces veteran and Barrister Keith Wolahan.
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