Politics with Michelle Grattan

Manager of opposition business and shadow finance minister Tony Burke has already held some of the most difficult and controversial portfolios in government and continues to tackle difficult areas in opposition.Michelle and Tony talk about Manus, the government's budget numbers and how Labor plan to get back to government. 

Independent member for Indi Cathy McGowan fought one of the most interesting campaigns of the 2013 election, defeating Sophie Mirabella in what had been a safe Liberal seat. Cathy joins Michelle to talk about people power, life as an MP and her electorate. 

Michelle Grattan sits down with G20 sherpa Heather Smith to discuss the ins-and-outs of the massive event, which will be hosted by Australia later this year.

Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane sits down with Michelle Grattan to talk about racial discrimination in Australia and the much debated 18c legislation.

Michelle Grattan sits down with the Minister for Communication Malcolm Turnbull to talk about the NBN, the ABC and gay marriage.

The always interesting leader of the Palmer United Party Clive Palmer talks to Michelle Grattan about running businesses while in parliament, the upcoming Tasmanian and Western Australian elections and the Titanic 2.

Tim Wilson is Australia's human rights commissioner and former policy director for the IPA. He talks to Michelle Grattan about the new position, his stance on a varied array of topics and his future.

Labor spokesman for Immigration and Border Protection Richard Marles talks to Michelle Grattan about Labor's border protection policies, the Manus Island incident and the closure of Alcoa in his electorate.

Parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister Josh Frydenberg speaks to Michelle Grattan about the government's intention to put its domestic agenda on the global stage when Australia hosts the G20 in November.

Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson talks with Michelle about his own experience in small business, the importance of the portfolio to the future of Australia and much, much more.

Chief Scientist Ian Chubb talks to Michelle Grattan about a new collaboration with The Conversation, looking at the future of science in 2025.

Paul Howes is the national secretary of the AWU, he talks to Michelle Grattan off the back of his speech at the National Press Club.

Senator Kim Carr,Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Industry spoke to Michelle Grattan about SPC Armoda, education policy and much more.

Tanya is deputy campaign director for Recognise, working to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Constitution. She speaks to Michelle about this issue in the lead up to Australia day.

Michelle Grattan speaks to University of Canberra Vice Chancellor Stephen Parker about the issues facing higher education under the new government, the rotating door of education ministers in 2013 and much more.