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Q+A is back to debate the issues on the news agenda in 2023 including a referendum on a First Nations Voice, crime in Alice Springs, January 26, cost-of-living, pressure on the health and aged care systems, and climate change.
Panellists: Craig Foster, Chair of the Australian Republican Movement; Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians; Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senate Leader; Lidia Thorpe, Greens Senator for Victoria; and Tom Calma, Senior Australian of the Year 2023.
Navigating the challenges facing Australia and emerging a stronger, fairer society. Parliament is back but can opposing sides find common ground on issues such as cost-of-living, the Voice, Alice Springs and asylum-seekers? Panellists: Behrouz Boochani, Award-winning author and refugee advocate; Jacqui Munro, NSW Liberal Party Vice-President; Catherine Liddle, Chief Executive, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children; Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship; and Stephen Jones, Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer.
Live from Melbourne. Panellists: Jon Sopel, British journalist; Anne Aly, Minister for Early Childhood Education; Keith Wolahan, Liberal Member for Menzies; Dorinda Cox, Greens Senator for WA; and Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, UNSW.
Are interest rate rises penalising too many people? Is this the best way to tackle inflation? Are we running headlong into a recession? Tensions are rising between the US and China, plus AI chatbots and the news of the week. Q+A is in Melbourne with a panel including tennis champion and broadcaster Jelena Dokic, Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland, Shadow Communications Minister David Coleman, and youth advocate Imogen Senior.
One year on from the invasion that shook the world. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has transformed the global landscape: economically, strategically and politically. Plus money woes and pressure over energy and superannuation. Panellists: Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia; Sarah McBride, Delaware's Senator from the First State Senate District; Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry and International Development; George Brandis, Professor at the National Security College, ANU; and Sharan Burrow, Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.
This week on Q+A, live from Melbourne. Freedom of speech, political accountability, and the Voice to Parliament. The panel discuss censorship and rewriting literature of the past, seeing diversity reflected in our stories plus who gets to have a say in our future. Panellists: David Hare, British playwright; Teela Reid, Wiradjuri and Wailwan lawyer ; Pragya Agarwal, Author and behavioural scientist; Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for the Republic; and Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW.
After ten interest rate rises and high inflation, many Australians are facing mortgage stress. Are political leaders doing enough to address the widening gap between the wealthy and working class? Billy Bragg is on the panel. Live from Melbourne. Panellists: Billy Bragg, Singer-songwriter and activist; Josh Burns, Labor Member for Macnamara; Perin Davey, Deputy Leader of the Nationals; Antoinette Lattouf, Journalist and author; and Gigi Foster, Economist, UNSW.
Unpacking the secrets of life, the universe and everything with world-renowned physicist Brian Greene. The panel discuss defence spending and AUKUS subs, the NSW election, cashless poker machines and tough budget decisions. Live from Sydney. Panellists: Brian Greene, Physicist and best-selling author; Geoffrey Robertson, Human Rights lawyer, academic and author; Matt Keogh, Minister for Defence Personnel; Dai Le, Independent MP for Fowler; and Kirsten Banks, Science communicator.
The wording of the Voice referendum question which will be put to the nation has been revealed. South Australia's Parliament considers its own First Nations Voice Bill, the first in the country. Plus the NSW election outcome. Panellists: Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians; Peter Malinauskas, Premier of SA; Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Country Liberal Senator for NT; Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for WA; and Richard Spencer, Former Secretary of the US Navy.
Stan Grant and the panel discuss the week's news including Labor winning the Aston by-election, the federal government securing a deal on its climate bill but the housing bill looks shaky, plus interest rates and data security. Panellists: Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth, Victorial Liberal Party President Greg Mirabella, Journalist and author Sara James, Activist & podcast host Deni Todorovič and Osman Faruqi, Culture News Editor for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
This week on Q+A: Australian politics is changing – and a new generation is making its mark. Panellists: Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil, Head, School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity Anne Pattel-Gray, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel, Labor Senator for WA Fatima Payman and co-founder of The Daily Aus Zara Seidler.
Q+A is in Mildura, north-western Victoria. Are politicians prioritising the issues that matter to people in the regions? The panel discuss healthcare, the rental crisis, cost of living, flood recovery and Voice to Parliament. Panellists: Iconic singer-songwriter: John Williamson, Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health: Emma McBride, Nationals Member for Riverina: Michael McCormack, Independent Member for Kennedy: Bob Katter and the CEO of Mallee District Aboriginal Services: Darlene Thomas.
On the eve of Anzac Day, as we reflect on the sacrifice of generations past and present, has the true cost of war been forgotten? The panel discuss AUKUS, Coalition reshuffle and Australia's fractured relationship with China. Panellists: Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing Tim Ayres, Manager of Opposition Business Paul Fletcher, Chief Proud Wiradjuri woman and lawyer Taylah Gray, Executive Officer of the Space Industry Association of Australia James Brown and Inaugural Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe.
This week on Q+A… a health system at breaking point. Are we becoming a country of haves and have-nots, with top medical care only available to those who can afford it? Is seeing a GP becoming a luxury? And as Australia ages, can Medicare keep up?
Meanwhile… what does Scarlett O’Hara have to do with Donald Trump? And what’s the link between Gone with the Wind and the rioters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6?
Literature and culture expert Sarah Churchwell joins the panel to explain her take on one of America’s best-known novels – arguing that its denialism of the horrors of slavery and trumpeting of white nationalism are inextricably linked with Trumpism and the issues that continue to divide the US today.
Australia is also a nation becoming more polarised – along political, social and cultural lines. So what can we learn from the American experience?
And as the coronation of a new king approaches – what does the monarchy mean in modern Australia?
This week on Q+A… 30 years after Irvine Welsh’s incendiary debut, Trainspotting, electrified the literary world and announced him as the voice of a generation – what has changed for those living on life’s fringes?
With guest host David Speers. Panellists: Irvine Welsh, playwright and novelist; Nova Peris, Republican, Olympian and former politician; Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Charities, Competition and Treasury; Jacqui Lambie, Senator for Tasmania; and Caroline Di Russo, lawyer and commentator.
This week on Q+A… a one-on-one special with Treasurer Jim Chalmers. After a year in government, Labor is handing down its second Budget – but just how much help will there be for Australians struggling to make ends meet?
One year on from the 2022 Federal Election that changed Australia’s political landscape, five first-term parliamentarians join the panel. So just how different is the reality of a political career to what they imagined? Also, Stan Grant steps away from hosting Q+A and has a departing message for his abusers. Panellists: Michelle Ananda-Rajah (Labor Member for Higgins), Zoe McKenzie (Liberal Member for Flinders), David Pocock (Independent Senator for ACT), Tammy Tyrrell (Independent Senator for Tasmania), and Max Chandler-Mather (Greens Member for Griffith).
With new host Patricia Karvelas. This week on Q+A… writing the wrongs of history, what more could our politicians do to get Julian Assange released, we cover Narendra Modi's visit and just how precarious is our relationship with China? Panellists: Human Rights Lawyer, Jennifer Robinson, Author Shehan Karunatilaka, Author & Journalist Geraldine Brooks, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts and Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan.
This week Q+A hits the road, broadcasting live from Newcastle. The Hunter Valley community is NSW’s second largest city and is at a pivotal moment in its history – transforming from a fossil fuel hub to a clean energy superpower. How do people who’ve built lives, families and careers around the coal industry feel about this brave new world? And are our leaders up to the challenge?
More pain for households after the RBA delivered a 12th rate hike. The panel discuss housing affordability, a minimum wage increase, proposed 'same job same pay' workplace laws, and fallout from the Ben Roberts-Smith case. Panellists: ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones, Liberal Member for Menzies Keith Wolahan, Sky News US Contributor Michael Ware and Human Rights Advocate Thenu Herath.
Live from Melbourne. A grubby week in politics as parliament's toxic environment is again in the spotlight. What happened to the much-vaunted culture change in Canberra? Plus 10 years on, how well is the NDIS scheme working for those who need it? And just what is the issue with drag storytime? Panellists: Minister for the NDIS & Government Services Bill Shorten, Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie, Comedian, Singer and Writer Reuben Kaye, Independent member for Kooyong Monique Ryan and Disability advocate Sam Connor.
Q+A joins BTN High for a collaboration to hear the voices of the next generation in a digital special. This special episode will be streamed on ABC iview and social media on Wednesday July 19 at 6:30pm. Hosted by BTN’s Amelia Moseley, a panel and audience of Gen Z – along with Minister for Youth Anne Aly – tackle some of the big issues they’ll be facing in the years to come. Panellists: Anne Aly, Minister for Youth & Early Childhood Education; Aud Mason-Hyde, Actor, poet & activist; Amarley Bron, Biripi Worimi woman & Year 12 student; Leo Puglisi, Founder and chief anchor, 6 News Australia & Year 10 student; Laura Strawbridge, NSW Youth Parliament & Year 12 student and Will Shackel, Founder, Nuclear for Australia & Year 11 student.
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, cash-strapped Australians brace for yet another interest rate hike after stronger-than-expected job figures. Plus AUKUS, the Voice campaign and Victoria dumps the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Panellists: UK Minister of State for Armed Forces James Heappey, Filmmaker Rachel Perkins, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Patrick Gorman, Nationals Member for New England Barnaby Joyce and Independent Member for Curtin Kate Chaney.
Hike or hold? A nervous wait for millions on the eve of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision. Plus rent prices and the housing crisis, cost-of-living relief, a $20 billion surplus and change for the big consulting firms? Panellists: Writer, Actor and Comedian Luke McGregor, Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher, Liberal Senator for WA Dean Smith, Greens Senator for SA Barbara Pocock and CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship Jahin Tanvir.
Q+A is heading to North-East Arnhem Land for a special episode from the Garma Festival, Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering. Hosted by Dan Bourchier. Panellists; Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians & Indigenous Health: Malarndirri McCarthy, Founder, Cape York Partnership: Noel Pearson, Chair of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation: Warren Mundine and Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk Journalist and Writer: Ben Abbatangelo.
In a Science Special, Patricia Karvelas is joined by some of the nation's brightest minds on a panel to discuss innovation, space exploration, AI, the deadly wildfires in Hawaii, climate change and we ask is science sexist? Live from Sydney. Panellists: Award-winning Science Journalist & Author Angela Saini, Australia's Chief Scientist Cathy Foley, Vice-Chancellor of University of Sydney Mark Scott, European Space Agency Reserve Astronaut Meganne Christian and Maths geek, Bestselling Author & Comedian Adam Spencer.
Art meets politics, with a special live performance from iconic singer-songwriter Tina Arena. Live from Melbourne. Panellists: Minister for the Arts, Employment & Workplace Relations Tony Burke, Nationals Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell, Independent Member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel, Author & disability advocate Hannah Diviney, Artist, Film Producer & Writer George Gittoes.
The latest snapshot of Australia shows the cost of health and aged care will soar over the next 40 years. Where should we be spending and who is going to pay for it? Olympian, Author and Doctor Jana Pittman joins the panel along with CEO of the Grattan Institute Danielle Wood, Labor Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, Liberal Member for Casey Aaron Violi and Author & Editor at Mamamia Jessie Stephens.
Voting on the Voice: the PM has set the date for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Plus inflation has eased more than expected, but cost of living pressures remain and industrial relations reform is on the agenda. Panellists: Assistant Minister for Health & Aged Care Ged Kearney, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Andrew McKellar, Lawyer & Advocate for Human Rights Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, Proud Gunai Kurnai Man & 2023 Victorian Young Australian of the Year Darcy McGauley-Bartlett, and Director of Youth Policy at Menzies Research Centre Freya Leach.
The Qantas CEO's departure hasn't halted the turbulence for the flying kangaroo, while the government faces scrutiny of its Qatar decision. An interest rate reprieve and a new RBA chief, plus preparing for a long, hot summer. Panellists: Minister for Agriculture & Emergency Management Murray Watt, Shadow Minister for Trade & Tourism Kevin Hogan, Independent Member for North Sydney Kylea Tink, Former High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell and Writer & Youth Advocate Yasmin Poole.
Tackling Australia's energy crisis. Our cities are at risk of rolling blackouts this summer and the regulator is warning of a decade of power outages to come. The panel discuss clean energy and the transition to renewables. Panellists: Minister for Climate Change & Energy Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & Energy Ted O'Brien, Independent MP for Wentworth Allegra Spender, Independent Economist Nicki Hutley and Founder of Nuclear for Australia Will Shackel.
This week on Q+A… Power and influence: who has it, who wields it and how it's used to make change. As Rupert Murdoch announces he's stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, we look at his impact. Plus the COVID inquiry, the Voice campaign and making a difference: whether it’s through politics, a high profile or a media platform – we bring together a panel of people working to create change. What motivates them and is the risk of speaking up worth it? On the panel: actress, author & child protection advocate Madeleine West, Parliamentary Intelligence Committee Chair Peter Khalil, QLD Liberal Senator Paul Scarr, GetUp CEO Larissa Baldwin-Roberts and broadcaster Tom Elliott.
This week on Q+A… a country in flux. The day when Australians vote on whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution is fast approaching. And whether the referendum succeeds or fails, our nation will be a different place. Can the divisions that have emerged during this bruising debate be bridged? Meanwhile, a shock resignation from Victoria’s long-serving premier, Daniel Andrews, has highlighted the pressures and all-consuming nature of public life. Do we ask too much of our leaders? Q+A is live from Melbourne on Monday, 2 October at 9.35pm AEDT. Panellists: Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Indigenous Health Malarndirri McCarthy, Shadow Minister for Immigration & Citizenship Dan Tehan, Founder of Cape York Institute Noel Pearson, Actress & Author Pia Miranda, and the Vice-President, Rule of Law Institute of Australia Chris Merritt.
Q+A is on the road in South Australia, where Yes and No campaigners have been focusing much of their efforts. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is among those taking your questions on housing, health, inflation and cost of living. Panellists: Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas, Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Liberal Member for Sturt James Stevens, Uluru Dialogue Leadership & APY Artist Sally Scales and Natasha Wanganeen.
Australia after the referendum. What comes next? And what does the 'No' result mean for First Nations people? Meanwhile the eyes of the world are on the Middle East, as Israel strikes back against the deadly attacks by Hamas. Live from Melbourne. Panellists: Former Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman, Independent Senator for Victoria Lidia Thorpe, Liberal Senator for Queensland James McGrath and Creative Director & Author Dee Madigan.
This week on Q+A: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to Washington DC, as tensions soar in the Middle East and Israel prepares for a ground offensive in Gaza. Climate, nuclear submarines and global security are on the agenda, while the PM has also confirmed Australia’s support for Israel, saying responsibility for what is happening now “rests firmly with Hamas”. Panellists: Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite, Leader of the Australian Greens Adam Bandt, Nationals Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt and GetUp CEO Larissa Baldwin-Roberts and Middle East Analyst Dr Rodger Shanahan.
Charting the future of science, technology and artificial intelligence: a glimpse at what's to come from AI to outer space, quantum physics to scientific breakthroughs. A panel of big thinkers unpack thorny issues and inspire us with what's possible. And how AI is changing our world. What will it mean for art, defence, education and health? As violence grips the Middle East, what impact will AI have on warfare? Panellists: CSIRO Chief Executive Doug Hilton, Founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance Catriona Wallace, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, UNSW Toby Walsh, Science and Technology Journalist Angharad Yeo, and the CEO of Q-CTRL and Professor at University of Sydney Michael Biercuk.
Q+A covers the big issues, including health, equality and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. Here at home, the government is grappling with vaping, plus an increase to the bulk-billing incentive has begun. Panellists: Minister for Health & Aged Care Mark Butler, Independent MP for Fowler Dai Le, Liberal Member for Menzies Keith Wolahan, Executive Director, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia Jennifer Tierney and Journalist, Guardian Australia Matilda Boseley.
This week on Q+A… the conflict tearing apart the Middle East, calls for a ceasefire, and mounting domestic issues for the Albanese Government. Panellists: Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese, Former Australian Ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma, President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network Nasser Mashni and National Chairman of The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Mark Leibler.
Australia's cost-of-living crisis. As we battle to make ends meet, navigating the tough economic climate and a raft of rate rises, how much more pressure can people take? Plus cyber security and fallout from the Optus outage. Panellists: Assistant Treasurer & Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones, Liberal Senator for WA Dean Smith, Independent Member for Kooyong Monique Ryan, Youth Researcher & ANU Academic Intifar Chowdhury and Economist Chris Richardson.
In the season finale of Q+A we look back on 2023. From the Voice Referendum to the Matildas World Cup shootout and scandals at Qantas, Optus and PwC, plus rate rises, floods and fires, AI, wars and the cost-of-living crisis. Live from Melbourne. Panellists: Journalist & Broadcaster Cheng Lei, TV & Podcast Host Osher Günsberg, Outgoing Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities Todd Fernando & Singer-Songwriter Anthony Callea.
