Politics with Michelle Grattan

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. 

On this episode Minister for Agriculture and Nationals deputy leader Barnaby Joyce talks about agriculture and the white paper, the role of the Nationals and his new role in the house of representatives.

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen talks to Michelle Grattan about his hectic year, Australia's fiscal situation and much more.

Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt speaks to Michelle Grattan about his role on the crossbench, the future of the party and much, much more.

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett talks about COAG, independent schools in WA, GST and much more.

On this episode Michelle speaks to Carmen Lawrence about life after politics, John Curtin's legacy and her work with the University of Western Australia.

**Recorded at the Curtin Family Home in Cottesloe, Western Australia**

MP for Denison Andrew Wilkie, formally of ONA and a whistleblower, talks to Michelle about the Snowden revelations of Australia's spying on Indonesia.