Michelle Grattan speaks to Canberra University Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini about the week in Australian politics. They discuss the Coalition’s shift into minority government, the Liberal party troubles in the wake of the defeat at the Victorian election, Victorian MP Julia Banks defection to the cross bench, and Scott Morrison’s announcement of the budget and election timetable.

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