Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Michelle Grattan AO is one of Australia's most respected and awarded political journalists. She has been a member of the Canberra parliamentary press gallery for more than 40 years, during which time she has covered all the most significant stories in Australian politics.
As a former editor of The Canberra Times, Michelle Grattan was also the first female editor of an Australian daily newspaper. She has been with the Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald and Political Editor of The Age since 2004.
Michelle currently has a dual role with an academic position at the University of Canberra and as Associate Editor (Politics) and Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation.
In her role at the University of Canberra, Michelle will be teaching, working on research projects in politics and political communication, as well as providing public commentary and strategic advice.
She is the author, co-author and editor of several books and was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2004 for her long and distinguished service to Australian journalism.
Australia's AAA rating saved despite bigger deficits in budget update
Dec 19, 2016 05:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
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Nov 21, 2016 17:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
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Nov 21, 2016 04:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
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Australia shores up defences against asylum seekers as US deal provides escape for refugees
Nov 13, 2016 16:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views
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Intelligence agencies to be scrutinised
Nov 07, 2016 10:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
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Oct 31, 2016 17:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views
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