The battle to exit COVID
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
- Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Australia’s road out of the pandemic has descended into political acrimony and confusion, as Scott Morrison pushes back against the attempt by some states to stay largely COVID-free.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon.
The government’s refugee policy in the wake of the Afghanistan war is a chance to show the world what sort of country we are and we should display a more generous character, writes Michelle Grattan
Scott Morrison has said Afghans in Australia on temporary protection visas who came by boat will not be offered permanent residence.
Word from The Hill: Was the Afghanistan War worth it?
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Urgent medical resources are being dispatched to western NSW in a vaccination and support drive after the alarming spread of COVID into Aboriginal communities.
Anthony Albanese says Afghans in Australia should be given permanent residency
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese discusses COVID policy, climate change, the Afghanistan withdrawal with Michelle Grattan
Despite the present conversation, the fate of the Afghan women will soon disappear from of our consciousness, writes Michelle Grattan
People aged 20-39, who were identified by the Doherty Institute modelling as super spreaders of COVID will be targeted for the one million Pfizer doses the Morrison government has purchased from Poland.
Josh Frydenberg on uncertain economic times
Michelle Grattan discusses the economic challenges faced by the nation, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics.
As the nation proceeds towards the targets of having 70% and 80% fully vaccinated, we are lagging not because of the public’s reluctance but because of the faults in the rollout.
A reprimand for Christensen and Morrison on climate
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has dissociated himself from the views of his maverick backbencher George Christensen, writes Michelle Grattan
The Moderna vaccine has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia, with one million doses due in the second half of September, which will go to pharmacies.
The 26-year-old man has been summonsed to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court on September 16 this year.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon.
We are living in two COVID worlds - the world of a plan which promise an 80% vaccination rate, and the world of the third wave, writes Michelle Grattan.
The Morrison government has been dealt a blow with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal ruling national cabinet is not a committee of federal cabinet and therefore is not covered by cabinet confidentiality.
Hillsong church paster Brian Houston has been charged over the alleged concealment of relating to allegations of child sex offences.
The Morrison government will provide $378.6 million for a new redress scheme for Stolen Generation survivors as part of more than $1 billion for its Closing the Gap implementation plan.
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers on promoting vaccine uptake and a ‘modest spending program’
Michelle Grattan discusses the next election with shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers.
The government is set to tweak its vaccination timetable to accelerate jabs for those aged 30 to 39, after modelling showing it is vital to get younger adults quickly vaccinated, because they are high COVID transmitters.
a four-stage plan and $300 to get vaccinated
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
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