Michelle Grattan
Michelle Grattan is professorial fellow at the University of Canberra. This article was first published on The Conversation
Opinion
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
The government claims the climate wars are over. But that’s misplaced optimism, especially with the nation gripped by a climate crisis that will be exploited by the opposition.
- by Michelle Grattan
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Tax reform would be legacy for the PM, but would come at a cost
Anthony Albanese won office by making himself a small target. If he follows the advice of the Treasury secretary, the government will soon become a big target.
- by Michelle Grattan
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Labor ministers making the right noises, but can they stay in tune?
A second chance at power is a rebirth, an opportunity to do things differently. Tony Burke and a number of his Labor colleagues are tuning up right now to take advantage of that rare opportunity.
- by Michelle Grattan
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It won’t be easy for Albanese, but he’s made a fine start as PM
It’s been a stellar – and busy – first week for the new prime minister, but it will quickly get more difficult, internationally and especially domestically.
- by Michelle Grattan
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As the sledging subsides, it’s time for Margaret to make her choice
There’s been plenty of noise and lots of costly promises made in this election campaign. But, with so few big ideas put forward, how does Michelle Grattan’s undecided friend choose which horse to back?
- by Michelle Grattan
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Home stretch as leaders look to wages, women and the colour ‘teal’
Despite Albanese’s campaign hiccups, at the end of this penultimate week, based on the objective evidence, the election appears his to lose.
- by Michelle Grattan
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‘Gotchas’ like shooting fish in a barrel, but they’re a real trap for leaders
The media’s penchant for the “gotcha” game deflects attention from the big issues, but political leaders still need to be prepared.
- by Michelle Grattan
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The next week is crucial for Albanese as he returns from isolation
The opposition leader still has a great deal of work to do if he’s to convince undecided voters he is a reliable alternative. But he also has to ensure his campaign is paced to match how well he is feeling.
- by Michelle Grattan
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PM’s ‘Deve-ious’ tactics produce another failed character test
No matter what Scott Morrison says, the Liberal Party’s decision on Katherine Deves had nothing to do with cancel culture. By endorsing her as a candidate, the party is telling the community its values align with hers.
- by Michelle Grattan
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Albanese’s poor first week of campaigning raises big questions
A ragged week hits both a leader’s confidence and that of his team. The next round of polls will show how much the own goals have hurt Labor.
- by Michelle Grattan
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Broom service: Sweeping changes await bureaucracy if Morrison gets cleaned up
While most public servants would likely welcome a change of government, there will be a few high profile, and immediate, casualties if Scott Morrison is swept from power next month.
- by Michelle Grattan