VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the private lives of our politicians

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The University of Canberra’s Nicholas Klomp and Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics, including whether the private lives of politicians are in the public interest, Cathy McGowan’s proposal to ban personal relationships between MPs and their staffers, Jacqui Lambie ousting Steve Martin from her party, and Labor MP Susan Lamb’s emotional story on why she holds dual citizenship.

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Authors: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

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