Tag: Australian parliament

the state of the economy, the Indigenous ‘Voice’ and whether the first parliamentary week saw better standards

University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan discusses the week in politics with University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher. This week saw parliament meet for the first time since the election. Michelle and Caroline talk about Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ sombre report on the economy, and the early flurry of legislation. They also examine whether […]

Should Australia close its border to Bali in the fight against foot and mouth disease?

University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Paddy Nixon discuss the week in politics. With the new parliament starting next Tuesday, they talk about the prospects for the Greens’ push to secure a toughening of the government’s climate bill. They also canvass the coming grim news when Treasurer Jim Chalmers […]

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