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Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Michelle Grattan is one of Australia's most respected 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 is 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.

Electricity market transforming apace but security a worry: Energy Security Board

Feb 25, 2020 12:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The transformation of the national electricity market has progressed at a remarkable pace and scale over the last year as it moves towards renewables, but security is a critical issue, according to the Energy Security...

Albanese pledges Labor government would have 2050 carbon-neutral target

Feb 22, 2020 00:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Anthony Albanese will commit a Labor government to adopting a target of zero net emissions by 2050, in a speech titled Leadership in a New Climate to be delivered on Friday. The opposition leaders embrace of this...

Richard Di Natale quits Greens leadership, as Barnaby Joyce seeks a tilt at Michael McCormack

Feb 04, 2020 12:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Richard Di Natale has quit the leadership of the Greens, telling his party room on Monday he will also leave the Senate. Citing in particular family reason for his shock departure, Di Natale said: Its a tough and...

Adam Bandt is new Greens leader

Feb 04, 2020 12:15 pm UTC| Politics

The Greens only House of Representatives member, Adam Bandt, is the partys new leader, elected unanimously after Richard Di Natale on Monday announced he is leaving parliament. Bandt, 47, has held the inner city seat of...

Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investment

Nov 27, 2019 12:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

A new fund to provide small businesses with an alternative source of financing will be set up with a A$100 million contribution from the government. The fund will have an initial investment capacity of more than $500...

Chinese embassy says Liberal critics Hastie and Paterson should “repent”

Nov 19, 2019 03:05 am UTC| Insights & Views

The Chinese embassy has lashed out at two Liberal members of parliament, Andrew Hastie and James Paterson, saying they would need to repent and redress their mistakes before they would be welcome in China. The attack...

Global Geopolitics Series

Paul Keating attacks media for 'pious belchings' over China

Nov 19, 2019 02:48 am UTC| Insights & Views

Former prime minister Paul Keating has launched a scathing attack on the Australian media for its coverage of China, denouncing the nominally pious belchings of do-gooder journalists who live on leaks from security...

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Economy

U.S. Container Imports from China Plunge 28% Amid Tariff Pressures

U.S. imports of containerized goods from China dropped 28.3% year-over-year in June, according to supply chain technology firm Descartes (NASDAQ:DSGX). The sharp decline follows a similar drop in May, largely driven by...

Gold Prices Hold Steady as Trump Tariff Threats Stir Cautious Sentiment

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Tuesday as safe haven demand rose following U.S. President Donald Trumps tariff threats, though a stronger U.S. dollar capped gains. Spot gold dipped slightly to $3,334.22 per...

Myanmar Conflict Threatens Global Heavy Rare Earth Supply Chain

The global supply of heavy rare earthscritical for electric vehicles and wind turbinesis at risk due to an escalating conflict in Myanmars Kachin state. The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has been fighting Myanmars...

Vietnam Central Bank to Maintain Flexible Monetary Policy to Support Growth

Vietnams central bank announced plans to maintain a flexible monetary policy throughout the rest of 2025, emphasizing support for economic growth amid persistent global uncertainties. Deputy Governor of the State Bank of...

Asian Stocks Climb Despite Trump Tariff Threats, Eyes on RBA Rate Cut

Asian markets rose on Tuesday, brushing off fresh U.S. tariff threats after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to negotiate. Despite weak cues from Wall Street, investor sentiment in Asia improved as Trump...

Politics

South Korea Cracks Down on Anti-North Leaflet Balloons Amid Policy Shift

South Korean defector-activist Lee Min-bok has paused his decades-long campaign of sending anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border via balloons. The equipment he once used now sits idle, as the countrys political...

Macron’s UK Visit Marks Post-Brexit Reset and Migration Deal Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain for a three-day state visit, marking the first by a European leader since Brexit. Hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, the trip symbolizes renewed UK-France ties...

ByteDance Denies TikTok U.S. Sale to Oracle-Led Group Amid Deadline Pressure

ByteDance has denied reports that it plans to sell TikToks U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), according to Chinese media on Tuesday. Speculation had surfaced that Oracle was leading a...

Trump Orders Rollback of Wind and Solar Tax Credits Under New Energy Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order targeting renewable energy incentives, directing federal agencies to enforce cuts to tax credits for wind and solar projects. The move is part of the recently...

Trump, Netanyahu Discuss Iran Talks and Gaza Relocation Plan Amid Ceasefire Push

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to negotiate with Iran and backing controversial plans to relocate Palestinians from...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

SK Hynix Shares Surge on AI Memory Chip Demand as Samsung Profit Slumps

SK Hynix (KS:000660) shares surged Tuesday after rival Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) warned of a steep drop in second-quarter profits, highlighting diverging fortunes in South Koreas semiconductor sector amid booming...

Apple AI Leader Ruoming Pang Joins Meta’s Superintelligence Team

Ruoming Pang, Apples top executive overseeing its artificial intelligence foundation models, is leaving the tech giant to join Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the...

Samsung Forecasts 56% Q2 Profit Drop Amid AI Chip Setbacks and U.S. Export Curbs

Samsung Electronics expects a steep 56% decline in its second-quarter operating profit, signaling continued struggles in its semiconductor division. The company projected Q2 operating profit of 4.6 trillion won ($3.36...

TikTok Plans U.S.-Only App Amid Potential Oracle-Led Sale

TikTok is reportedly developing a U.S.-specific version of its app, codenamed M2, as it prepares for a potential sale of its American operations, according to The Information. The new version is expected to launch in U.S....

Samsung Q2 Profit Set to Fall 39% Amid HBM Chip Delay and Nvidia Certification Issues

Samsung Electronics is expected to report a 39% drop in second-quarter operating profit, hit by delays in supplying advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips to AI leader Nvidia. According to LSEG SmartEstimate, the South...