Michelle Grattan on the government's energy policy, a gas-led recovery, unemployment, and the economy

Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics.

This week the pair discuss the numerous energy announcements made by the government, including a gas-led recovery, $1.9 billion for new and emerging energy technologies, as well as the likely outcomes from the national cabinet concerning the cap of returning international Australians, and the latest OECD report.

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