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Q&A is a talk and news TV series that premiered on ABC TV on May 22, 2008. It has 14 seasons and 548 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 14 Episode 24 "The Olympics and Opening Up", aired on July 22, 2021.

Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.

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548 episodes · 14 seasons

Season 1

2008 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

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  1. E20

    20. Goodnight and good luck...

    Finale

    Q&A wrapped its debut season with a cracking line up to take your questions. Audiences tuned in to see Australia's longest serving Treasurer and soon-to-be civilian, Peter Costello, Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon, former leader of the Australian Democrats, then a Labor MP and now an academic, Cheryl Kernot, author and journalist, David Marr and former editor of the Op-Ed page of The Australian and a former Liberal adviser, Tom Switzer give us a closing show to remember.

  2. E19

    19. A penultimate treat from Q&A

    The Parliamentary Liberal Party has chosen a new leader. As Tony Abbott said in a Q&A program, "...the king is dead, long live the king."

  3. E18

    18. Who needs sandwiches when you have Q&A providing food for thought?

    Q&A feeds your brain this week with a great assortment of guests. Rhodes Scholar with an Oxford Blue in boxing and one of the better performers in the House, Shadow Minister for Families and Indigenous Affairs, Tony Abbott makes a welcome return to the program.

  4. E17

    17. So many questions, so little time...

    Taking the stage this week are: Shadow Minister for Defence and leader of the opposition in the Senate, Nick Minchin, the Minister for Housing and Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, political journalist and author of "Poll Dancing" - a satirical look at the 2007 federal election, Mungo MacCallum, the Director of the IP and Free Trade Unit at the Institute of Public Affairs, Tim Wilson and author, essayist and playwright Linda Jaivin.

  5. E16

    16. Sweet 16 - episodes that is...

    Episode 16 of Q&A features a stellar panel. Labor's rising star and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services, Bill Shorten is joined by Shadow Minister for Justice, Christopher Pyne, former leader of the NSW Liberals, Kerry Chikarovski, Crikey.com.au publisher, Eric Beecher and advertising guru from the Gruen Transfer, Jane Caro.

  6. E15

    15. Q&A Episode 15 - No catchy title, just a great panel

    Another exciting episode of Q&A with author and journalist John Pilger on the program, he was joined by Minister for Small Business, Craig Emerson, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Sharman Stone, Political Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald, Peter Hartcher and Opinion Editor for The Australian, Rebecca Weisser.

  7. E14

    14. All’s fair in love and politics

    On Q&A, star graduate of the NSW Labor Left Faction, master strategist and now Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese and former barrister and current Shadow Attorney General, George Brandis were joined by Blanche D’Alpuget, biographer and wife of former PM, Bob Hawke. They were mixing it up with doctor and author, Cindy Pan and former chief of staff to John Howard, Grahame Morris.

  8. E13

    13. Writing Politics

    On Q&A this week the writers dominated. The show featured author and academic, Germaine Greer, former NSW premier and author of My Reading Life, Bob Carr, deputy opposition leader Julie Bishop, The Australian newspaper's foreign editor, Greg Sheridan and curator and critic, Marcus Westbury.

  9. E12

    12. Something for Everyone

    This week’s Q&A had something for everyone: Peter Garrett, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts went head to head with the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Bronwyn Bishop. Joining them were the Chaser’s Julian Morrow, the Director of the Indigenous Law Centre at UNSW, Megan Davis and a columnist for the Australian, Imre Salusinszky.

  10. E11

    11. Money and Trees - the green stuff

    Joining Q&A this week were: the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong, Shadow Treasurer, Malcolm Turnbull, scientist and global warming activist, Tim Flannery, businesswoman, Catherine Harris and the Director of the IP and Free Trade Unit at the Institute of Public Affairs, Tim Wilson.

  11. E10

    10. Welcome the Senate

    With the Independent Senator, Nick Xenophon, the National’s Senator Barnaby Joyce and Labor Senator, Mark Arbib, on Q&A this week, we only have one thing to say... welcome the Senate. Joining them were journalist and author of "Inside Kevin 07", Christine Jackman, and Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group, Heather Ridout.

  12. E9

    9. It takes all types of people to make the world go round...

    This week's panel were: well traveled former Foreign Affairs Minister, Alexander Downer, Minister for Finance, Lindsay Tanner, author, journalist and critic of the Howard government, David Marr, columnist, Angela Shanahan and rising star of Young Labor, Rose Jackson.

  13. E8

    8. It's not easy being Green

    Environmental apocalypse now or never? Green’s Senator Christine Milne was up against Herald Sun columnist and climate change sceptic Andrew Bolt, with Minister for Small Business Craig Emerson, former Communications Minister Helen Coonan, and author, essayist and playwright Linda Jaivin holding the casting votes.

  14. E7

    7. Politics and the Academy

    This episode of Q&A saw the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon and her shadow Joe Hockey go head to head. Joining them were leading Indigenous scholar, Marcia Langton, writer and Assoc.

  15. E6

    6. The Young Guns

    The Young Guns…Two rising stars from the federal parliament, Labor's Bill Shorten and the Liberals' Greg Hunt, joined the Q&A panel this week. Find out how the new generation from each side of the political divide approached the issues of the day.

  16. E5

    5. Cheryl returns

    Freshly back in Australia, former leader of the Australian Democrats Cheryl Kernot joined Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Justice Christopher Pyne, Ashfield Liberal council member Nick Adams, and, television presenter, radio host and comedian Julia Zemiro.

  17. E4

    4. Boom shake shake shake the room!

    The headliners for 12 June, 2008 were the Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon, Senator George Brandis, associate professor Kate Crawford, Liberal MP Pru Goward and the Chaser's Charles Firth.

  18. E3

    3. Round Three

    The headliners for June 5 were Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke, author and lawyer Randa Abdel-Fattah, founder of Crikey Stephen Mayne and, The Australian newspaper's foreign editor Greg Sheridan.

  19. E2

    2. Tony, Tanya and Bob.

    Tony Abbott and Tanya Plibersek are back in the boxing ring for Q&A's second episode. Joining them are Bob Brown, Warren Mundine and Louise Adler for their first grilling by the Q&A punters.

  20. E1

    1. The Rudd Files

    The Q&A season kicked off on May 22nd with the man in the top job. Kevin Rudd was in the hot seat with our sharp and always on-the-pulse audience including our SMS and online community.

Season 2

2009 · 32 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago

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  1. E32

    32. That's A Wrap

    Finale
  2. E31

    31. The Indonesian Non-Solution

  3. E30

    30. John Elliott Returns

  4. E29

    29. Alexei Sayle joins Q and A

  5. E28

    28. Hey Hey It's Racism

  6. E27

    27. God, Sodomy and the Lash

    Panelists: Christopher Hitchens, author and radical atheist; Father Frank Brennan, Jesuit intellectual and social activist; Waleed Aly, politics lecturer; Sally Warhaft, author and founding editor of The Monthly; and Anne Henderson, biographer and deputy director of The Sydney Institute.

  7. E26

    26. Q&A Live from Adelaide

  8. E25

    25. The History Wars

  9. E24

    24. Women, War, Sex and Kevin Rudd

  10. E23

    23. Sex and Politics

  11. E22

    22. Live from the Melbourne Writers Festival

  12. E21

    21. Back to Balibo

  13. E20

    20. The more things change...

  14. E19

    19. The Youth Show

  15. E18

    18. Queensland Rising

  16. E17

    17. Back in Town

  17. E16

    16. And That's Half-Time

  18. E15

    15. Beyond Spin

  19. E14

    14. Budget Special from Canberra

  20. E13

    13. Taxes, Torture and the Taliban

  21. E12

    12. Green and everything in between

  22. E11

    11. P.J. O'Rourke on Q and A

  23. E10

    10. The John Elliot Show

  24. E9

    9. Banks, Bikies and Broadband

  25. E8

    8. Chinese Puzzles

    Tony Jones's guests this week include Senator George Brandis and Young Liberal Party member Rachel Fry.

  26. E7

    7. Q and A live from Melbourne

  27. E6

    6. Religion, Sex and Politics

  28. E5

    5. A Mixed Bunch

  29. E4

    4. TANNER and COSTELLO on Q and A

  30. E3

    3. A Classic Q&A

  31. E2

    2. An Economic Time...

  32. E1

    1. Q&A returns with Australians of the Year!!!

Season 3

2010 · 41 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago

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  1. E41

    41. That's Goodbye From Us...

    Finale

    Panellists: Bill Shorten, Assistant Treasurer; George Brandis, shadow attorney-general; Randa Abdel Fattah, author and lawyer; Janet Albrechtsen, conservative commentator; and Jonathan Biggins, satirist and performer.

  2. E40

    40. Q and A goes West

  3. E39

    39. The Odd Angry Shoe: John Howard on Q and A

  4. E38

    38. Miracles, Media and the Murray

  5. E37

    37. Q and A Sports Special

  6. E36

    36. Q and A Gets Dangerous

  7. E35

    35. Politics, Betrayal and Sex

  8. E34

    34. Euthanasia in a hung parliament

  9. E33

    33. A new political paradigm

  10. E32

    32. Bob Katter joins Q&A

  11. E31

    31. Q and A at the Melbourne Writers Festival

  12. E30

    30. Where's Mark Arbib?

  13. E29

    29. Tony Abbott joins Q and A

  14. E28

    28. Q and A Population Debate Special Dick Smith's Population Puzzle

  15. E27

    27. Julia Gillard joins Q and A

  16. E26

    26. Q and A Goes to Brisbane

  17. E25

    25. Where's the Passion?

  18. E24

    24. And They're Off!

  19. E23

    23. Fear, Loathing and the East Timor Solution

  20. E22

    22. New PM & Population

    Panellists: Tony Burke, Minister for Sustainable Population; George Brandis, shadow attorney-general; Annabel Crabb, journalist and commentator; Cheryl Kernot, former Labor MP and Leader of the Australian Democrats; and Grahame Morris, political commentator and former Liberal staffer.

  21. E21

    21. The Gillard Coup

  22. E20

    20. Greens in the Spotlight

  23. E19

    19. For Lovers of Animals

  24. E18

    18. Q and A Goes West

  25. E17

    17. Backlash in Bennelong?

  26. E16

    16. Democracy, Death and Taxes

  27. E15

    15. Budget special

  28. E14

    14. Censorship in Cyberspace

  29. E13

    13. Emissions Trading, Taxation and Trust

  30. E12

    12. Anzac Day Special

  31. E11

    11. Premiers, Population and the Politics of Fear

  32. E10

    10. The American Ambassador on Q&A

  33. E9

    9. Tony Abbott on Q and A

  34. E8

    8. Greens, budgies and staffers...

  35. E7

    7. The Health of the Nation

  36. E6

    6. Conservatives, Comedians and Political Correctness

  37. E5

    5. God, Science and Sanity

  38. E4

    4. Art, Power and Passion

  39. E3

    3. Turnbull Returns

  40. E2

    2. Tanner and Joyce Go Head to Head

  41. E1

    1. The PM on Q and A

    Q&A made a triumphant return for 2010 with a special program from Old Parliament House in Canberra featuring Kevin Rudd and an audience of 200 young Australians aged 16-25. Program producers were inundated with hundreds of excellent questions from this group.

Season 4

2011 · 41 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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  1. E41

    41. Malcolm Turnbull, Jessica Rudd, Kate Ellis and Peter Reith

    Finale
  2. E40

    40. A Musical Q and A

  3. E39

    39. Pope of Trash and Princess of Pop

  4. E38

    38. Q and a Live from Darwin

  5. E37

    37. Kevin's Comeback

  6. E36

    36. A Very Dangerous Q&A

  7. E35

    35. Acting, Parliament and Mental Health

  8. E34

    34. A Philosophical Q and A

  9. E33

    33. Women on Top

  10. E32

    32. The Malaysian Non-Solution

  11. E31

    31. Melbourne Writers Festival

  12. E30

    30. Islam, Israel and Insurgents

  13. E29

    29. Disability, Fracking and Riots

  14. E28

    28. GFC, Refugees and Morality

  15. E27

    27. Murdoch, Media and Mad Men

  16. E26

    26. Q&A Goes to Hobart

  17. E25

    25. A Spiritual Special

  18. E24

    24. Julia Gillard Joins Q&A

  19. E23

    23. Q&A: Stopping the Boats

  20. E22

    22. Carbon, Cattle and Misogynists

  21. E21

    21. Taxes, Leaders and the Greens

  22. E20

    20. The Gen-Y Q&A

  23. E19

    19. Activism, Cattle and Katter

  24. E18

    18. Australia: The Nanny State?

  25. E17

    17. Cate's Carbon Controversy

    Panellists: George Brandis, shadow attorney-general; Kate Lundy, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration; Jackie Kelly, former Howard government minister; Guy Rundle, roving reporter for Crikey; and Joe Hildebrand, columnist and blogger for The Daily Telegraph.

  26. E16

    16. Sydney Writers' Festival

  27. E15

    15. The Welfare Conundrum

  28. E14

    14. The Bin Laden Hit

  29. E13

    13. Q and A Goes to Albury

  30. E12

    12. Royal Wedding Special

  31. E11

    11. Women in Uniform

  32. E10

    10. Defence, Discrimination and Regrets

  33. E9

    9. Confessions of Kevin

  34. E8

    8. After the Massacre

  35. E7

    7. The Q and A Century

  36. E6

    6. Julia Gillard Meets the People

  37. E5

    5. The Gender Divide

  38. E4

    4. The Carbon Curse

  39. E3

    3. Q and A Goes to Brisbane

  40. E2

    2. Revolution, Revelations and Romance

  41. E1

    1. Don's Party Revisited

Season 5

2012 · 43 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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  1. E43

    43. Happy Endings

    Finale

    Panellists: Penny Wong, Finance Minister; Barnaby Joyce, Queensland Nationals Senator; Jonathan Biggins, Playwright and Satirist; Stella Young, Comedienne and disability activist; and Janet Albrechtsen, Columnist for The Australian.

  2. E42

    42. Elephants On Parade

    Panellists: Judith Sloan, Economist and businesswoman; Kevin Rudd, Former Prime Minister; Malcolm Turnbull, Shadow Communications Minister; and Heather Ridout, Reserve Bank of Australia board member.

  3. E41

    41. James Price Point and beyond

    Panellists: Colin Barnett, WA Premier; Bob Brown, Former Leader of the Greens; Alannah MacTiernan, Former Labor Minister; Hannah McGlade, Indigenous human rights lawyer and Bob Cronin, Editor in Chief, The West Australian.

  4. E40

    40. Forgiveness and Reconciliation

    Panellists: Kate Lundy, Minister for Sport and Multicultural Affairs; Eric Abetz, Liberal Senate Leader; Archie Roach, Indigenous singer-songwriter; Sekai Holland, Zimbabwe Minister for National Healing & Reconciliation; and Grahame Morris, Political adviser.

  5. E39

    39. Folk Music, Five Years & Funding

    Panellists: Billy Bragg, Singer-songwriter and activist; Peter Garrett, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth; Amanda Vanstone, Former Howard Government Minister; Scott Morrison, Shadow Immigration Minister; and Julia Baird, author, broadcaster and journalist.

  6. E38

    38. Super, Sexism & Surgery

    Panellists: Pamela Stephenson, Author and psychotherapist; Bill Shorten, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations; Charlie Pickering, Comedian and television presenter; Sophie Mirabella, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science; and Catherine Fox, Deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review's Boss Magazine.

  7. E37

    37. Bullying, Education & Purpose

    Panellists: Kate Ellis, Minister for Employment Participation; Christopher Pyne, Shadow Education Minister; Lindsay Tanner, Former Finance Minister; Nilaja Sun, American actor and playwright; and Piers Akerman, Political commentator.

  8. E36

    36. Sorry, Lust and Free Will

    Panellists: Jane Bussmann, 'Bob and Bono - Get Out of Africa!'; Shiv Malik, 'The War of Young against Old'; Jianying Zha, 'China Hearts America'; Jesse Bering, 'We're All Sexual Perverts!'; and Simon Laham, 'The Joy of Sin'.

  9. E35

    35. The Future of The Future

    Panellists: Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health; Kelly O'Dwyer, Liberal Member for Higgins; Mark Carnegie, Venture capitalist and philanthropist; Elliot Perlman, Australian novelist and screenwriter; and Jason Silva, American futurist and film maker.

  10. E34

    34. Protests and Palestine

    Panellists: Clover Moore, Newly re-elected Lord Mayor of Sydney; Robyn Davidson, Acclaimed Australian author; Ilan Pappe, Israeli born historian; Irving Wallach, Prominent Australian barrister; and Greg Sheridan, Foreign Affairs editor of The Australian.

  11. E33

    33. Seek and Ye Shall Submit

    Panellists: Peter Jensen, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney; Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education; Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Ageing; Anna Krien, Journalist and author; and Catherine Deveny, Writer, comedian and social commentator.

  12. E32

    32. Trolls and Trawlers

    Panellists: Tony Burke, Minister For Environment and Sustainability; Tara Moss, Author and former model; Angry Anderson, Rock singer and conservative political activist; Fiona Nash, The National's Senator and Nitin Sawhney, British Indian musician and composer.

  13. E31

    31. Mutilation and the Media Generation

    Panellists: Simon Callow, Celebrated British actor and writer; Germaine Greer, Feminist icon and provocateur; Anthony Appiah, Ghanaian-British-American philosopher and novelist; and Sefi Atta, Nigerian Author.

  14. E30

    30. Assange, Asylum & Human Bondage

    Panellists: Graham Richardson, Labor powerbroker turned commentator; Doug Cameron, Labor Senator for New South Wales; Janet Albrechtsen, Opinion columnist for The Australian; Simon Birmingham, Liberal Senator for South Australia; and Mandy Nolan, comedian, author and mother-of-five.

  15. E29

    29. Big Ideas and Big Society

    Panellists: Peter Singer, Ethicist and philosopher; Phillip Blond, British political thinker and theologian; Dr Cassandra Goldie, Head of Australian Council of Social Service; Mark Butler, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing; and Pru Goward, Member for Goulburn.

  16. E28

    28. Manners, Mining and the Can-do Attitude

    Panellists: Katie Noonan, singer-songwriter; Craig Emerson, Minister for Trade; George Brandis, Shadow Attorney General; Bob Katter, political maverick and leader of the Australian Party; and Debbie Kilroy, prisoner rights advocate.

  17. E27

    27. A Q&A of Olympic proportions

    Panellists: Shane Gould, Australian swimming legend and triple Olympic gold medal winner; Louise Sauvage, multi gold medallist wheelchair racer; David Pocock, incoming captain of the Australian Wallabies rugby team; John Alexander, tennis champion turned MP for Bennelong; and Michael O'Loughlin, former Sydney Swans' star.

  18. E26

    26. Teachers, Schools and our Education System

    Panellists: Simon Sheikh, GetUp Director; Nicola Roxon, Attorney-General; Christopher Pyne, Shadow Education Minister; Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor of Sydney University and Jane Caro, social commentator.

  19. E25

    25. Random Violence

    Panellists: Richard Ford, Pulitzer Prize-winning author; Joel Fitzgibbon, Government Whip; Greg Hunt, Shadow Climate Minister; Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator; Jennifer Hewett, political journalist; and Peter Craven, literary critic.

  20. E24

    24. Artistic Politics

    Panellists: Chris Bowen, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship; Malcolm Turnbull, Shadow Communications Minister; Nahji Chu, one-time refugee now successful restaurateur; Thierry de Duve, internationally acclaimed art theorist and critic; and Liz Ann Macgregor, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art.

  21. E23

    23. After the Carbon Tax

    Panellists: Greg Combet, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency; Sophie Mirabella, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science; Simon Sheikh, National Director of GetUp; Lenore Taylor, National Affairs Correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald; and Grahame Morris, political strategist.

  22. E22

    22. The Great Boat Debacle

    Panellists: Kate Lundy, Minister for Sport and Multicultural Affairs; Tim Freedman, lead singer of The Whitlams; George Brandis, Shadow Attorney General; Dr John Lee, foreign policy academic and China expert; and Louise Adler, CEO of Melbourne University Publishing.

  23. E21

    21. Life, the Universe and Everything

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are: NSW Minister for Community Services, Pru Goward; English comedian, Lenny Henry; News Limited columnist and blogger, Joe Hildebrand; Age Discrimination Commissioner, Susan Ryan; and academic and writer, Professor Brian Schmidt.

  24. E20

    20. Prime Minister Julia Gillard joins Q&A

    Panellists: Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard.

  25. E19

    19. Live from Toowoomba

    Panellists: Simon Crean, Federal Minister for Regional Australia and the Arts; Barnaby Joyce, Queensland Senator and Shadow Federal Minister for Regional Development; Christine Milne, Leader of the Greens; Georgie Somerset, Kingaroy farmer and President of the Queensland Rural Women's Network and Jeremy Marou, Torres Strait Islands musician and grand nephew of Eddie Mabo.

  26. E18

    18. Barry Humphries joins Q&A

    Panellists: Barry Humphries, celebrated Australian writer, satirist and actor; Miriam Margolyes, star of Harry Potter and champion of English novelist Charles Dickens; Jacki Weaver, Academy Award nominated actress; David Marr, journalist and commentator; and John Hewson, former leader of the Liberal Party.

  27. E17

    17. Sydney Writers' Festival

    Panellists: Jeffrey Eugenides, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Virgin Suicides and Middlesex, Kathy Lette, Australian author, commentator and self-confessed "demented mother"; Glenn Carle, former CIA interrogator and analyst; Masha Gessen, Russian journalist and Putin biographer; and Greg Sheridan, Foreign Affairs Editor, The Australian.

  28. E16

    16. Morals and Politics

    Panellists: Penny Wong, Finance Minister; Joe Hockey, Shadow Treasurer; Tim Costello, CEO of World Vision Australia; Judith Sloan, economist and businesswoman; and Stephen Mayne, Crikey founder and shareholder activist.

  29. E15

    15. Show Me the Money...

    Panellists: Graham Richardson, Labor powerbroker turned commentator; Mark Butler, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing; Kelly O'Dwyer, Liberal MP; Mark Bouris, leading Australian businessman; and Kate Miller-Heidke, singer songwriter.

  30. E14

    14. Live from Dandenong

    Panellists: Mark Dreyfus, Cabinet Secretary and local Labor MP; Sophie Mirabella, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science; Victor Victor, Sudanese youth leader; Ged Kearney, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions; Peter Reith, former Howard Government Minister; and Diana Nguyen, actor and comedian.

  31. E13

    13. Q&A Climate Debate

    Panellists: Social researcher and writer, Rebecca Huntley; former Liberal Minister, Nick Minchin; founder of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Anna Rose; mining magnate, Clive Palmer; Chief Executive of the CSIRO, Dr Megan Clark.

  32. E12

    12. Bob Brown joins Q&A

    Panellist: Bob Brown, outgoing leader of the Australian Greens.

  33. E11

    11. Philosophy and the World

    Panellists: Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon; shadow education minister, Christopher Pyne; humanist philosopher, A.C. Grayling; human rights lawyer, Geoffrey Robertson and Middle East analyst, Lydia Khalil.

  34. E10

    10. Religion and Atheism

    Panellists: Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell and British atheist, Professor Richard Dawkins.

  35. E9

    9. Live from Hobart

    Panellists: former Violent Femme, Brian Ritchie, now director of Hobart's MONA Festival of Music and Art; The Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins; Liberal Senate Leader, Eric Abetz; Outspoken Independent and anti-gambling MP, Andrew Wilkie; author and academic, Natasha Cica; and CEO of the Forest Industry Association, Terry Edwards.

  36. E8

    8. The Qld Election

    Panellists: Craig Emerson, Trade Minister; George Brandis, Shadow Attorney General; Larissa Waters, Queensland Greens Senator; Grahame Morris, political strategist; Liberty Sanger, labor lawyer.

  37. E7

    7. Politics and Porn in a Post-Feminist World

    Panellists Germaine Greer, celebrated Australian intellectual; Toby Ralph, marketing and political strategist; Benjamin Law, writer and journalist; Christa Hughes, cabaret artist; and Craig Gross, America's contentious porn pastor.

  38. E6

    6. Katter, Kony and the Climate

    Panellists: Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek; Shadow Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull; former Farmer of the Year, Michael O'Brien; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Gooda; and Feminist writer and broadcaster, Clementine Ford.

  39. E5

    5. Live from Adelaide

    Panellists: Amanda Vanstone, former Howard Government Minister; Mark Steyn, conservative commentator and writer; Natasha Stott Despoja, one-time Democrats leader; Jianying Zha, writer and adviser to US President Barack Obama; and Paul Grabowsky, Director, 2012 Adelaide Festival.

  40. E4

    4. After the Ballot

    Panellists: Government Leader in the Senate, Chris Evans; the Nationals' Senator, Barnaby Joyce; former Queensland Premier, Peter Beattie; Deputy Leader of the Greens, Christine Milne; Kevin Rudd's former advisor, Lachlan Harris; and opinion columnist for The Australian, Janet Albrechtsen.

  41. E3

    3. The Labor Leadership

    Panellists: Julie Bishop, Eva Cox, Annabel Crabb, Daniel Hannan.

  42. E2

    2. Celebrities, Leaders and the Speaker

    Panellists: Jenny McAllister, ALP National President; Helen Kroger, Liberal Senator; Mikey Robins, comedian; Robert Manne, writer and academic; and Tim Wilson, Institute of Public Affairs.

  43. E1

    1. Q&A Returns

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are: News Limited columnist and blogger, Joe Hildebrand; Shadow Treasurer, Joe Hockey; economist and businesswoman, Judith Sloan; and founder of the left-wing think tank CPD, Miriam Lyons.

Season 6

2013 · 45 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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  1. E45

    45. Spying, Sorry & Free Speech

    Finale

    Panellists: Yulia Supadmo, Indonesian Senior Journalist; Josh Frydenberg, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Chris Bowen, Shadow Treasurer; Kurt Campbell, Lowy Institute Distinguished International Fellow; Tara Moss, Author; and Julian Burnside, Barrister and Human Rights Advocate.

  2. E44

    44. India: More than Bollywood and Batsmen

    Panellists: Shashi Tharoor, Diplomat and Minister of State for HR Development; Pallavi Sharda, Australian-born Bollywood star; Swapan Dasgupta, Senior Indian journalist and political commentator; Shoma Chaudhury, Managing Editor of news magazine Tehelka; Karan Thapar, Award winning TV journalist and Host of Devil's Advocate and Stuart MacGill, Former Australian Cricketer.

  3. E43

    43. Open For Business

    Panellists: David Knox, Managing Director and CEO, Santos Ltd; Carol Schwartz, Chair of the Women's Leadership Institute; John Symond, Founder, Aussie Home Loans; Elizabeth Proust, Chair of Nestle Australia; and Graham Bradley, Non-Executive Chair of HSBC Bank Australia.

  4. E42

    42. From the Festival of Dangerous Ideas

    Panellists: Peter Hitchens, Journalist and author; Germaine Greer, Feminist icon and provocateur; Hanna Rosin, Senior editor of The Atlantic; and Dan Savage, Sex Advice Author and Gay Activist.

  5. E41

    41. Independent Thinkers & Independent Schools

    Panellists: Christopher Pyne, Education Minister; Joel Fitzgibbon, Shadow Minister for Agriculture; Ray Martin, Journalist and author; Wendy Harmer, Editor in Chief, The Hoopla; and Judith Sloan, Economist and businesswoman.

  6. E40

    40. Fires, Illegals & Rorts

    Panellists: Barnaby Joyce, Minister for Agriculture; Tony Burke, Labor frontbencher; Amanda Vanstone, Former Howard Government Minister; Vince Sorrenti, Comedian; and Rabia Siddique, Lawyer and Author Equal Justice.

  7. E39

    39. Fireworks, Free Trade & Indigenous Issues

    Panellists: Arthur Sinodinos, Assistant Treasurer; Penny Wong, South Australian Labor Senator; Warren Mundine, Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council; Jeff McMullen, Journalist and author; and Lally Katz, Playwright.

  8. E38

    38. Corruption, China & Carbon

    Panellists: Greg Hunt, Minister for the Environment; Kate Ellis, Labor MP; Viv Benjamin, CEO of the Oaktree Foundation; Luo Xiaopeng, Chinese economist and political analyst; and Greg Sheridan, Foreign Affairs Editor, The Australian.

  9. E37

    37. ALP Leadership Debate

    Panellists: Anthony Albanese, Labor MP for Grayndler; and Bill Shorten, Labor MP for Maribyrnong.

  10. E36

    36. An Audience With David Suzuki

    Panellist: David Suzuki, Renowned Environmental Scientist and Campaigner.

  11. E35

    35. Pencils, Mandates and a Single Bed

    Panellists: Clive Palmer, Leader of the Palmer United Party; Mark Latham, Former Federal Opposition Leader; Larissa Waters, Queensland Greens Senator; David Williamson, Playwright; Rebecca Huntley, Social researcher and writer; and Nick Xenophon, South Australia Independent Senator.

  12. E34

    34. PM, Palmer & the Poisoned Chalice

    Panellists: Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health & Medical Research; George Brandis, Shadow Attorney General; Michael Kroger, Former President of the Victorian Liberal Party; Lenore Taylor, Chief Political Correspondent The Guardian; and Graham Richardson, Labor powerbroker turned commentator.

  13. E33

    33. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

    Panellist: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister.

  14. E32

    32. Papers, Parental Leave & Penalty Rates

    Panellists: Bill Shorten, Minister for Education and Workplace Relations; Kelly O'Dwyer, Liberal Member for Higgins; Tom Watson, Anti-Murdoch Campaigner; Sally Warhaft, Editor, Author and host of The Fifth Estate and Tim Wilson, Institute of Public Affairs.

  15. E31

    31. The National Economic Debate

    Panellists: Chris Bowen, Federal Treasurer; and Joe Hockey, Shadow Treasurer.

  16. E30

    30. Costings, Conski & Cab Rides

    Panellists: Penny Wong, Finance Minister; Christopher Pyne, Shadow Education Minister; Adam Bandt, Greens Member for Melbourne; Rhys Muldoon, Actor and Commentator; and Janet Albrechtsen, Opinion columnist for The Australian.

  17. E29

    29. Social Media, Surplus & Shelter

    Panellists: Doug Cameron, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing and Homelessness; Greg Hunt, Shadow Minister for Climate Action; Grahame Morris, Political strategist; Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Founder of Youth Without Borders; and Pamela Williams, National Correspondent Australian Financial Review.

  18. E28

    28. Drones, Boot Camps & Degrees

    Panellists: Magda Szubanski, Actress and Comedian; Kate Ellis, Minister for Employment Participation; Josh Frydenberg, Liberal Member for Kooyong; Peter Shergold, Chancellor of the University of Western Sydney; and Shahzad Akbar, Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer.

  19. E27

    27. The PNG Solution & The Autism Spectrum

    Panellists: Bill Shorten, Minister for Education and Workplace Relations; Tim Fischer, Former Deputy Prime Minister; Arthur Sinodinos, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition; Louise Adler, CEO of Melbourne University Publishing; and Michelle Foster, Director of the International Refugee Law Programme.

  20. E26

    26. When The Boom Is Over

    Panellists: Stephen Smith, Minister for Defence; Julie Bishop, Deputy Opposition Leader; Scott Ludlam, WA Greens Senator; Narelda Jacobs, WA's first indigenous television news presenter; and Mitch Hooke, CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia.

  21. E25

    25. Reforms, Solutions & Compromise

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are: TV presenter-turned-lawyer, Corinne Grant; cartoonist, Bill Leak; founder of left-wing think tank CPD, Miriam Lyons; and Shadow Minister for Telecommunications, Malcolm Turnbull.

  22. E24

    24. More Than Beef, Boats & Bali

    Panellists: Dewi Fortuna Anwar, Senior advisor to Indonesian Vice President Boediono; Tim Lindsey, Director, Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society; Yuli Ismartono, Deputy Editor in Chief of Tempo magazine; Rafendi Djamin, Human Rights Advocate; Yenny Wahid, Islamic activist & daughter of late former President 'Gus Dur' Wahid; and Meidyatama "Dimas" Suryodiningrat, Editor in Chief of The Jakarta Post.

  23. E23

    23. Spin, Selling & Slogans

    Panellists: Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health & Medical Research; Sophie Mirabella, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science; Todd Sampson, Advertising CEO and Gruen Transfer regular; Sue Cato, Commentator and Spin Doctor; and Neil Lawrence, Kevin 07 Campaign Creator.

  24. E22

    22. Speculation & Discrimination

    Panellists: Anne Summers, Author The Misogyny Factor; George Brandis, Shadow Attorney General; Graham Richardson, Labor powerbroker turned commentator; Matt Thistlethwaite, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs; and Judith Sloan, Economist and businesswoman.

  25. E21

    21. Toxic Politics & Vaccinations

    Panellists: Kate Lundy, Minister for Sport and Multicultural Affairs; Barnaby Joyce, Queensland Nationals Senator; Paul Kelly, Editor-at-large The Australian; Robert Manne, Writer and academic; and Dr Fiona Stanley, Former Australian Of The Year.

  26. E20

    20. Bring Back The Biff, Turn Back The Boats

    Panellists: Mark Latham, Former Federal Opposition Leader; Malcolm Turnbull, Shadow Minister for Communications; Craig Emerson, Minister for Trade; Jennifer Hewett, Political journalist; and Haifaa Al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia's first female filmmaker.

  27. E19

    19. Racism, Hypocrisy & Hot Air

    Panellists: Martha Wainwright, Canadian Singer - Songwriter; Bill McKibben, American Environmentalist; Michael Stutchbury, Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Financial Review; Linda Burney, Indigenous MP; and Cory Bernardi, Liberal Senator.

  28. E18

    18. An Audience with Bill Gates

    Panellist: Bill Gates, Chairman & Founder of Microsoft and Philanthropist.

  29. E17

    17. Religion, Marriage & Euthanasia

    Panellists: Lawrence Krauss, Theoretical Physicist & Cosmologist; Gene Robinson, America's First Openly Gay Bishop; Fred Nile, Conservative Morals Campaigner; Amanda Vanstone, Former Howard Government Minister; and Susan Ryan, Age Discrimination Commissioner.

  30. E16

    16. War, Depression & Hypersexuality

    Panellists: Ruby Wax, Comedian and Author; Faramerz Dabhoiwala, Author The Origins of Sex; Sylvia Nasar, Author A Beautiful Mind; William Dalrymple, Historian of India and the Islamic world; and Mike Carlton, Journalist, Commentator and Author.

  31. E15

    15. Where's the Beef?

    Panellists: Clive Palmer, Mining Magnate; Ged Kearney, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions; Tim Nicholls, Queensland Treasurer; Larissa Waters, Queensland Greens Senator; and Bob Katter, Political maverick and Leader of Katter's Australian Party.

  32. E14

    14. High School Showdown

    Panellists: Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia.

  33. E13

    13. Class Warfare, Latte Sippers & Mental Illness

    Panellists: Mark Butler, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing; Jamie Briggs, Coalition Spokesperson on Scrutiny of Government Waste; Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator; Andrea Mason, Co-ordinator of NPY Women's Council; and Nick Cater, Senior editor with The Australian and author.

  34. E12

    12. The Health Debate

    Panellists: Tanya Plibersek, Health Minister; and Peter Dutton, Shadow Health Minister.

  35. E11

    11. Taking Tasmania into Tomorrow

    Panellists: Dick Adams, Labor MP for Lyons; Sophie Mirabella, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science; David Marr, Journalist and commentator; Jan Davis, CEO of the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association; and Peter Whish-Wilson, Greens Senator for Tasmania.

  36. E10

    10. The F Word

    Panellists: Brooke Magnanti, Research Scientist and Author Belle de Jour; Germaine Greer, Feminist icon and provocateur; Mia Freedman, Mamamia founder and director; Deborah Cheetham, Indigenous opera singer; and Janet Albrechtsen, Opinion columnist for The Australian.

  37. E9

    9. Faith & Love

    Panellists: Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane; Dr Mohamad Abdalla, Imam; Venerable Robina Courtin, Buddhist Nun; Josh Thomas, Atheist, Comedian & Actor; and Deborah Conway, Jewish Atheist Singer-Songwriter.

  38. E8

    8. Sports, Spills, Skills & Sex

    Panellists: A.C. Grayling, British Philosopher; Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Immigration; Kelly O'Dwyer, Liberal Member for Higgins; Christine Nixon, Former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police; Brendon Gale, Former AFL player and CEO Richmond Football Club; and George Megalogenis, Author and Commentator.

  39. E7

    7. Pope, Polls & Poverty

    Panellists: David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence; Barnaby Joyce, Queensland Nationals Senator; Viv Benjamin, Anti-poverty Campaigner & Youth Activist; Alannah MacTiernan, Former WA Labor Minister; and Jeremy Cordeaux, Adelaide Broadcaster & Commentator.

  40. E6

    6. The Education Debate

    Panellists: Peter Garrett, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth; and Christopher Pyne, Shadow Education Minister.

  41. E5

    5. Crime, Climate & Cask Wine

    Panellists: Bill Shorten, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations; Julie Bishop, Deputy Opposition Leader; Christine Milne, Leader of the Greens; Tim Ferguson, Comedian and Senate candidate and Ruslan Kogan, CEO Kogan.

  42. E4

    4. Espionage, Revolution & Ruin

    Panellists: Jeff Bleich, Bob Carr, Eva Cox, Ahdaf Soueif, Malcolm Turnbull.

  43. E3

    3. A Show About Nothing

    Panellists: Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health; Greg Hunt, Shadow Minister for Climate Action; Professor Lawrence Krauss, Theoretical Physicist & Cosmologist; Dr John Dickson, Director of the Centre for Public Christianity; and Dr Cindy Pan, Medical Commentator & Author.

  44. E2

    2. Cry Freedom

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are: trust expert, Rachel Botsman; Shadow Attorney-General George Brandis; Senator for the state of Western Australia, Chris Evans; TV presenter-turned-lawyer, Corinne Grant; and Editor at the Institute of Public Affairs, James Paterson.

  45. E1

    1. Pies For The People

    Panellists: Christopher Pyne, Shadow Education Minister; David Bradbury, Assistant Treasurer; Amanda Vanstone, Former Howard Government Minister; Anne Summers, Author and feminist and Tim Levinson, Hip Hop Artist aka Urthboy.

Season 7

2014 · 43 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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  1. E43

    43. Public Life and Public Progress

    Finale

    Tony Jones is joined by Indigenous leader Noel Pearson; celebrated actor James Cromwell; former Howard Government Minister Amanda Vanstone; G20 Youth Summit chair Holly Ransom; RN Drive host Waleed Aly.

  2. E42

    42. From Political Summit to Political Satire

    Tony Jones is joined by Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; comedy writer and author Ben Elton; journalist Jonathan Holmes; opinion editor Sarrah Le Marquand.

  3. E41

    41. This is your Brain on Climate Change

    Tony Jones is joined by neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield; Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt; Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese; Youth Representative to the UN Laura John; the IPA's James Paterson.

  4. E40

    40. National Security: Finding A Balance

    Toughening terror laws - Attorney General George Brandis joins host Tony Jones on the panel, live from Bankstown.

  5. E39

    39. Ideology, Legacy and History

    Tony Jones is joined by human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson; Assistant Defence Minister Stuart Robert; Shadow Health Minister Catherine King; Gough Whitlam's biographer Jenny Hocking; Australian Spectator's Rowan Dean.

  6. E38

    38. Time Travel, Teaching and The Meaning of Life

    Tony Jones is joined by a panel of passionate people: physicist and former rock star Brian Cox; rapper Matt Colwell aka 360; conductor Richard Gill; mathematician Nalini Joshi; actor Miranda Tapsell.

  7. E37

    37. Watching Watchers and Saving Lives

    With Catherine McGregor, advisor to Chief of the Air Force; human rights advocate Julian Burnside; The Australian's Greg Sheridan; Inquiry into Residential Housing Chair Kelly O'Dwyer; Shadow Education Minister Kate Ellis.

  8. E36

    36. Mental As in Rockhampton

    To discuss mental health issues in regional Australia, Tony Jones is joined by psychiatrist Patrick McGorry; comedian Josh Thomas; mental health practitioner Louise Byrne; ACRRMH's Jennifer Bowers; Independent MP Bob Katter.

  9. E35

    35. Earning, Learning and Yearning

    Tony Jones is joined by Education Minister Christopher Pyne; former Treasurer Wayne Swan; Head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Kate Carnell; political editor Australian Financial Review Laura Tingle; actor Tony Barry.

  10. E34

    34. Be Alert but not Alarmed

    Tony Jones is joined by Minister for Justice Michael Keenan, Shadow Attorney General Mark Dreyfus, counter terrorism expert Anne Azza Aly, Greens Senator Scott Ludlam, author and former lawyer Randa Abdel-Fattah.

  11. E33

    33. Science: Precious Petals to Passionate Teachers

    To discuss the future of science, Tony Jones is joined by molecular biologist Suzanne Cory, immunologist Peter Doherty; astrophysicist Brian Schmidt; Young Australian of the Year Marita Cheng; Chief Scientist Ian Chubb.

  12. E32

    32. Rupert, ISIS, ICAC & Super Freeze

    Tony Jones is joined by arts and media executive Kim Williams; Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells; Labor Senator Sam Dastyari; investigative journalist Kate McClymont; political satirist Jonathan Biggins.

  13. E31

    31. 100% Women 100% Dangerous

    From the Festival of Dangerous Ideas: American novelist Alissa Nutting; Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho; American commentator Kay Hymowitz; Australian feminist Jane Caro; Swedish anarcho-feminist Kajsa Ekis Ekman.

  14. E30

    30. Team Australia, Terror and Tinderboxes

    Live from Melbourne Writers Festival. Tony Jones joined by former Foreign Minister Gareth Evans; political journalist Paul Kelly; Indonesian observer Elizabeth Pisani; Iranian-Australian author Ali Alizadeh; cross-cultural consultant Tasneem Chopra.

  15. E29

    29. Class, Cooling and Corruption

    Tony Jones is joined by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss; Labor Senate Leader Penny Wong; Leader of the Palmer United Party Clive Palmer; Chair of AustralianSuper Heather Ridout; social justice advocate Dr John Falzon.

  16. E28

    28. Theology, Terror and Metadata

    Tony Jones is joined by former Labor Minister Greg Combet; Assistant Minister for Education Sussan Ley; Editor of FreedomWatch Simon Breheny; visiting Christian scholar John Stackhouse; human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson.

  17. E27

    27. Live from Garma Festival, Arnhem Land

    Live from North East Arnhem Land, Tony Jones is joined by Noel Pearson; Nova Peris; Ken Wyatt; Djawa Yunipingu; Joe Morrison; and Dhanggal Gurruwiwi.

  18. E26

    26. Who Dunnit and How Do We Fix It?

    On the panel: Hercule Poirot aka actor David Suchet; The Nationals Deputy Leader Barnaby Joyce; Environment Shadow Minister Mark Butler; PM's Literary Awards Fiction Chair Louise Adler; Joe Hockey's biographer Madonna King.

  19. E25

    25. Living with HIV, Looking to the Future

    Host Tony Jones is joined by former High Court Judge Michael Kirby; Indonesian Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi; co-discoverer of HIV Françoise Barré-Sinoussi,; former Liberal Senator Amanda Vanstone; HIV activist Nic Holas.

  20. E24

    24. Conversations in Violence, Secrecy & Education

    Tony Jones is joined by Chief Government Whip Philip Ruddock; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; comedian Charlie Pickering; Cape York Indigenous leader Tania Major; Headmaster of The King's School Tim Hawkes.

  21. E23

    23. It's the economy, stupid!

    Tony Jones is joined by Nobel Prize-winning American economist Joseph Stiglitz; distinguished government adviser Ross Garnaut; Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies' Christine Wong; and academic and columnist Judith Sloan.

  22. E22

    22. Giddy Up Geelong

    Live from Geelong. Tony Jones is joined by Liberal MP Sarah Henderson; Shadow Immigration Minister Richard Marles; Greens Senator Richard Di Natale; Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons; and Geelong Region Alliance CEO Elaine Carbines.

  23. E21

    21. Big Ideas for a Big Country

    Tony Jones is joined venture capitalist Mark Carnegie; former Federal Opposition Leader Mark Latham; author and social analyst Eva Cox; National Commission of Audit Chair Tony Shepherd; youth advocate Holly Ransom.

  24. E20

    20. Dating, Diplomacy & Disputes

    Tony Jones is joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the PM Josh Frydenberg; rising Labor star Ed Husic; author and advertising director Dee Madigan; Fijian women's advocate Virisila Buadromo; Law professor James Allan.

  25. E19

    19. Primates, Populism and Utopia

    Tony Jones is joined by primatologist Jane Goodall; art educator Betty Churcher; conservative intellectual Peter Coleman; Indigenous leader Rosalie Kunoth-Monks; and Sydney Peace Foundation's Stuart Rees.

  26. E18

    18. School Chaplains and Science Cuts

    Host Tony Jones is joined by Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi, Shadow Health Minister Catherine King; Former Lord Mayor of Sydney Lucy Turnbull; Spectator Australia's Rowan Dean; Theoretical Physicist Lawrence Krauss.

  27. E17

    17. Demos, Heroes and Menopause

    Live from Sydney Writers' Festival. Tony Jones is joined by singer Kate Ceberano, author Tara Moss, novelist Richard Flanagan, comedian and author Jean Kittson, artist Tim Storrier.

  28. E16

    16. Tough Questions for Joe Hockey

    Treasurer Joe Hockey will be the sole panellist in this post-Budget special hosted by Tony Jones. Live from Penrith, in Sydney's western suburbs.

  29. E15

    15. Loopholes & Heavy Lifting

    On Budget Eve, Tony Jones is joined by Victorian Liberal MP Sharman Stone; Labor Member for Perth Alannah MacTiernan; journalist David Marr; finance expert Satyajit Das; Australian Industry Group's Innes Willox.

  30. E14

    14. Q & Anarchy

    Tony Jones is joined by Education Minister Christopher Pyne; Former Speaker of the House Anna Burke; actor and comedian aka 'Bob Downe' Mark Trevorrow; human rights lawyer Pallavi Sinha; IPA Executive Director John Roskam.

  31. E13

    13. Death and Taxes

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel will be: Minister For Communications, Malcolm Turnbull; Shadow Minister Doug Cameron; editor Sarrah Le Marquand; TV presenter Andrew Neil and playwright Van Badham.

  32. E12

    12. Lobbyists, Lies & Libertarians

    Tony Jones is joined by former Foreign Minister Bob Carr; former NSW Opposition leader Kerry Chikarovski; author and social analyst Eva Cox; Spiked Online editor Brendan O'Neill; British violinist Nigel Kennedy.

  33. E11

    11. Pensions, Promises & Power

    Tony Jones is joined by Minister for Human Services Marise Payne; Opposition Senate leader Penny Wong; Restaurateur and chef Michelle Garnaut; conservative economist Judith Sloan; Tasmanian Senator-Elect Jacqui Lambie.

  34. E10

    10. China: Evolution not Revolution

    Tony Jones hosts this special edition live from Shanghai. Joined by Former Ambassador to China Dr. Geoff Raby; Businesswoman and media executive Mei Yan; Greenpeace East Asia Program Director Ma Tianjie; Television Presenter Cheng Lei; and Chinese Australian artist Guo Jian.

  35. E9

    9. Human Rights and Wrongs

    Tony Jones is joined by Egyptian author Mona Eltahawy; Human Rights Watch's Kenneth Roth; Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson; Somalian human rights activist Ilwad Elman; The Observer's ethics columnist Lucy Siegle.

  36. E8

    8. Mad Monday

    Live from the Melbourne Recital Centre. Tony Jones is joined by actress Rachel Griffiths; media identity Eddie McGuire; trucking magnate Lindsay Fox; Liberal MP Kelly O'Dwyer; Shadow Immigration Minister Richard Marles.

  37. E7

    7. Biennale, Babies and Blokes

    Tony Jones is joined by British musician Billy Bragg; The Hoopla's Wendy Harmer; Christian intellectual Miroslav Volf; Assistant Education Minister Sussan Ley; and Shadow Environment Minister Mark Butler.

  38. E6

    6. Vilification, Discrimination & Defamation

    Tony Jones is joined by Attorney-General George Brandis; Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen; Professor of Indigenous Studies Marcia Langton; journalist Lisa Wilkinson; The Australian's media editor Sharri Markson.

  39. E5

    5. From Qantas to Manus

    Tony Jones is joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the PM Josh Frydenberg; Shadow Communications Minister Jason Clare; Chair of Manufacturing Australia Sue Morphet; musician David Bridie & editor-in-chief Katharine Viner.

  40. E4

    4. Riots, Reforms & Resilience

    Tony Jones is joined by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure Jamie Briggs; Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Anthony Albanese; ACTU President Ged Kearney; MP Clive Palmer; Gulf War veteran Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum.

  41. E3

    3. A Vision for the Future

    Tony Jones is joined by Employment Minister Eric Abetz; Finance Shadow Minister Tony Burke; Reserve Bank of Australia board member Heather Ridout; Youth without Borders' Yassmin Abdel-Magied; UQ Law Professor James Allan.

  42. E2

    2. Sochi, Inquiries & Subsidies

    Tony Jones is joined by Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, comedian Dave Hughes, Australian Women Chamber of Commerce's Yolanda Vega, The Australian columnist Janet Albrechtsen.

  43. E1

    1. The ABC of Treachery

    Tony Jones is joined by Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; comedian Akmal Saleh; journalist and author Ray Martin; Head of ACOSS Cassandra Goldie; author and columnist Nick Cater.

Season 8

2015 · 43 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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  1. E43

    43. Racists, Extremists and Economists

    Finale

    Joining Tony Jones are Environment Minister Greg Hunt; Anthony Albanese; Geraldine Brooks; Former Finance Minister of Greece Yanis Varoufakis; Judith Sloan & from the Australian Muslim Women's Centre Tasneem Chopra.

  2. E42

    42. Paris, Syria & South Australia

    Joining Tony Jones in Adelaide: French Ambassador Christophe Lecourtier, security consultant Andrew MacLeod, Federal Minister Christopher Pyne; Shadow Minister Kate Ellis; Sen. Nick Xenophon & youth advocate Holly Ransom.

  3. E41

    41. Facing Death

    Joining Tony Jones are Broadcaster Andrew Denton; doctor/author Karen Hitchcock; palliative care specialist Ralph McConaghy; terminal cancer patient Ana Lamaro & doctor/euthanasia advocate Rodney Syme.

  4. E40

    40. GST, Gonski, Population and Diversity

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: ecologist & biologist Paul Ehrlich; Minister for Education & Training Simon Birmingham; Shadow Finance Minister Tony Burke; Comedian & Broadcaster Wendy Harmer & Businesswoman Dai Le.

  5. E39

    39. Country Life, CSG and Cannabis

    Live from Toowoomba with guest host Tom Ballard. Panellists: Rural Health Mininister Fiona Nash; Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon; Southern Qld Uni's Jan Thomas; Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio; Singer Katie Noonan.

  6. E38

    38. Friends and Allies in Foreign Policy

    A foreign affairs special panel: Former Foreign Minister Bob Carr; CEO Lowy Institute Michael Fullilove; Former diplomat Alison Broinowski; Director Of Advocacy, Human Rights Law Centre Emily Howie; Melbourne Uni's Sow Keat Tok.

  7. E37

    37. Social Cohesion, Offshore Detention & Factions

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Australia's first indigenous Federal Minister Ken Wyatt; Labor Senator Lisa Singh; Greens MP Adam Bandt; Muslim Community Leader Sheikh Wesam Charkawi; and soprano Tania de Jong.

  8. E36

    36. Shine a Light on Depression

    Mental As Q&A shines a light on depression - one of the most common yet misunderstood mental illnesses in Australia. On the panel: Ian Hickie; Wayne Schwass; Professor Pat Dudgeon; Fay Jackson; and Dr. Roderick McKay.

  9. E35

    35. Conservatives, China & Chris Brown

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce; Shadow Health Minister Catherine King; Journalist David Marr; Museum Director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor & Executive Director of the IPA, John Roskam.

  10. E34

    34. Bill Shorten in Ballarat

    Live from Ballarat. This week we dissect the policies of the federal opposition, when Tony Jones is joined on the panel for a special one on one with Bill Shorten, the leader of the Australian Labor Party.

  11. E33

    33. A New Prime Minister, New Leadership

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Folk legend Joan Baez; Former Liberal leader John Hewson; Labor member for Griffith, Terri Butler; World Vision CEO Tim Costello; and Editor of The Spectator Australia, Rowan Dean.

  12. E32

    32. Drowning in Desperation to Dying with Dignity

    Panellists: NSW Premier, Mike Baird; Shadow Treasurer, Chris Bowen; Pres of Business Council of Aus, Catherine Livingstone; Human Rights Lawyer, Geoffrey Robertson & International Editor of The Economist, Helen Joyce.

  13. E31

    31. Cheating, Climate, War & Democracy

    Joining Tony Jones live from the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Sydney Opera House: Climate activist Naomi Klein; Christian philosopher Miroslav Volf; Tariq Ali; Feminist Laurie Penny & American Review Editor Tom Switzer.

  14. E30

    30. Public Life & Political Memoirs

    Joining Virginia Trioli from the Melbourne Writers Festival, publisher Louise Adler; Former Qld Premier Anna Bligh; Former Howard Cabinet insider Peter Reith; Former Independent MP Tony Windsor; & author Annabel Crabb.

  15. E29

    29. Ethics, Equality & Evasion

    Joining Tony Jones on the Q&A panel: Greens leader Richard Di Natale; Parl Sec to the Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer; Labor Senator Sam Dastyari; British Editor Brendan O'Neill; and Traditional marriage advocate Katy Faust.

  16. E28

    28. Perks, Penalty Rates & Life in Space

    Joining Tony Jones: astronaut Chris Hadfield; Assistant Minister for Vocational Education Sharon Bird; author/feminist Anne Summers; Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and journalist Joe Hildebrand.

  17. E27

    27. New Frontiers & Next Bold Missions

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Director of NY's Hayden Planetarium Neil de Grasse Tyson; Oncologist and author Ranjana Srivastava; Broadcaster and maths geek Adam Spencer; and Marine ecologist Beth Fulton.

  18. E26

    26. Culture of Change

    Joining Virginia Trioli LIVE from Brisbane: QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk; Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge; Fmr Nats Senator Ron Boswell; Policy Analyst Prof Anne Tiernan; Innovation Strategist Monica Bradley.

  19. E25

    25. Choppers, Coal & Community

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Former Deputy PM, Tim Fischer; Broadcaster, Alan Jones; Senator, Jacqui Lambie; Shadow Environment Minister, Mark Butler & Mining and development strategist Katherine Teh-White.

  20. E24

    24. Peace, Ideology & Free Speech

    On the panel: Former Liberal leader John Hewson, Shadow Assistant Minister for Education Amanda Rishworth, war correspondent Michael Ware, scholar John Stackhouse, and Director of Polling at the Lowy Institute Alex Oliver.

  21. E23

    23. Greece, Gags & Grazing Land

    On the panel: Vrasidas Karalis, Professor of Modern Greek; Shadow Minister for Immigration Richard Marles; Greens Senator Larissa Waters; policy analyst Trisha Jha & foreign affairs editor Greg Sheridan.

  22. E22

    22. Radicalisation, Religion & Recognition

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Dep Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Editor-at-large The Australian Paul Kelly; Cosmologist Lawrence Krauss; Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson; counter-terrorism expert Dr. Anne Aly.

  23. E21

    21. Terror, Poverty & Native Titles

    Panellists: singer ANOHNI Hegarty; Parl. Sec for Foreign Affairs Steve Ciobo; Shad Min. for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon; lobbyist Grahame Morris; Advertising director Dee Madigan; & anti-poverty campaigner Linda Tirado.

  24. E20

    20. Magna Carta Magna QandA

    Q&A marks the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta with an episode from Parliament House in Canberra. Joining Tony Jones on the panel are Bronwyn Bishop, Noel Pearson, Gillian Triggs, Luca Belgiorno-Nettis & Bret Walker.

  25. E19

    19. Revolutionary Christianity, Citizenship & Incarceration

    Panellists: Christine Forster, City of Sydney Councillor; Dr Cornel West, Scholar and Poet; Philip Ruddock, Special Envoy for Citizenship; Katy Gallagher, Senator for the Australian Capital Territory; and Bates Gill, CEO of US Studies Centre.

  26. E18

    18. War Cries, Citizenship & Crime Prevention

    Joining Tony Jones LIVE on the panel: Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg; Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Anthony Albanese; Actor and elder Jack Charles; Policy analyst Miriam Lyons; and Businesswoman Judith Sloan.

  27. E17

    17. Joe Hockey on the Tradies vs Ladies Budget

    This week Tony Jones is joined by the Treasurer of Australia, Joe Hockey to face a LIVE studio audience & respond directly to their post-budget questions.

  28. E16

    16. Death Cults, Brains & Migration

    On the Q&A panel this week, we feature some of the brightest stars from this year's Sydney Writers' Festival: Norman Doidge; Caitlin Doughty; Douglas Coupland; Mohsin Hamid and Christina Lamb.

  29. E15

    15. Struggle Street on Budget Eve

    Panellists: Clive Palmer, Leader of the Palmer United Party; Christian Porter, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Nakkiah Lui, Playwright; Jason Clare, Shadow Communications Minister; and Jennifer Hewett, Political journalist.

  30. E14

    14. Assault, Altruism and Emissions

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Philosopher & ethicist, Peter Singer; Environment Minister, Greg Hunt; Shadow Environment Minister, Mark Butler; Broadcaster & commentator, Amanda Vanstone; & US performer, Adrienne Truscott.

  31. E13

    13. ANZAC Spirit, Modern Warfare and Marriage

    On the panel this week: Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Former deputy PM Tim Fischer; Historian Carolyn Holbrook; & Deputy Program Director, Human Rights Watch Tom Porteous.

  32. E12

    12. Drinking, Depression and Deportation

    Joining Tony Jones: Journalist Derryn Hinch; Minister for Trade & Investment, Andrew Robb; Former Speaker of the House, Anna Burke; Comedian Dave Hughes; CEO of the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Jane Burns.

  33. E11

    11. Vaccinations, Press Freedoms & Forced Closures

    Panellists: Journalist Peter Greste; Asst Minister for Social Services Mitch Fifield; Shadow Parl Sec for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan; CEO Regional Aus Institute Su McCluskey; & NITV News' Malarndirri McCarthy.

  34. E10

    10. Political Tensions and Children in Detention

    Greek musical legend Nana Mouskouri joins Tony Jones on the Q&A panel with: Parl Sec to the Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer; Labor Member Ed Husic; Australian Financial Review Editor, Michael Stutchbury; & playwright Van Badham.

  35. E9

    9. Depression, Drugs and Another Planet

    Host Tony Jones is joined by panellists Education Minister Christopher Pyne; Opposition Senate Leader Penny Wong; Comedian Ruby Wax; Musician and humanitarian Michael Franti & Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Brian Schmidt.

  36. E8

    8. When the Bush came to Town

    Live from the Royal Easter Show, Tony Jones is joined by National Party Senator Fiona Nash; Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon; Country musician Troy-Cassar-Daley; Orchardist Robyn Clubb; and cattleman Rob Cook.

  37. E7

    7. Intergenerational Wealth and Health

    An Intergenerational Report special. Joining Tony Jones is Treasurer Joe Hockey; Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen; ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie; CEO of Australian Chamber of Commerce Kate Carnell & public policy expert John Daley.

  38. E6

    6. Bad Feminism: Contradictions and Careers

    To celebrate 40 years of IWD a special Q&A with guest host Annabel Crabb. Annabel Crabb guest hosts Q&A with a panel including Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop; Feminist icon, Germaine Greer; Author, Roxane Gay; CEO of Best & Less, Holly Kramer & Engineer and youth advocate, Yassmin Abdel-Magied.

  39. E5

    5. Economics, Regulations & One Word

    Panellists: Star of stage and screen, Miriam Margolyes; Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg; Shadow Assistant Treasurer, Andrew Leigh; Centre for Independent Studies, Trisha Jha; & Editor In Chief of Mamamia, Jamila Rizvi.

  40. E4

    4. Family Violence Special

    Panellists: Aus of the Year, Rosie Batty; Aus Ambassador for Women, Natasha Stott Despoja; Acting VIC Police Commissioner, Tim Cartwright; Indigenous anti-violence campaigner, Charlie King; & Men's Counsellor, Simon Santosha.

  41. E3

    3. Death, Detention and Defending Policies

    Panellists Malcolm Turnbull, Minister for Communications; Catherine King, Shadow Health Minister; Lisa Wilkinson, Journalist; Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative; & Greg Sheridan, Foreign Affairs Editor, The Australian.

  42. E2

    2. Spills, Bills, Coal & Kills

    Tony Jones is joined by broadcaster Alan Jones; Assistant Infrastructure Minister Jamie Briggs; Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, Chair of AustralianSuper Heather Ridout; and comedian and writer Corrine Grant.

  43. E1

    1. Elections, Economics & Knightmares

    Tony Jones is joined by Former ALP Treasurer, Wayne Swan; Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce; Greens Senator for Queensland, Larissa Waters; and Independent Senators, John Madigan and Jacqui Lambie.

Season 9

2016 · 43 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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  1. Q&A S9 E43 still E43

    43. End of the Year, Dawn of an Era

    Finale

    On the panel: Liberal Senator Eric Abetz; Labor MP Terri Butler; Playwright/actor in Black Comedy Nakkiah Lui; The Australian's Foreign Affairs Editor Greg Sheridan & screenwriter/author Benjamin Law.

  2. Q&A S9 E42 still E42

    42. New World Order

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce; Shadow Education Minister Kate Ellis; policy analyst Helen Andrews, RMIT University Professor Joe Siracusa & Jennifer Hunt from the University of Sydney.

  3. Q&A S9 E41 still E41

    41. 18C, Trump and Islands Sinking

    Joining Tony Jones: Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese; Liberal Senator James Paterson; This Changes Everything author Naomi Klein; author Don Watson & Institute of Public Affairs adjunct fellow Georgina Downer.

  4. Q&A S9 E40 still E40

    40. Refugee Ban, Backpackers and Cultural Capital

    Joining Tony Jones in Mildura: Health Minister Sussan Ley, Shadow Agriculture Minister Joel Fitzgibbon, I Love Farms' Emma Germano, Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council Head Dean Wickham & avocado farmer Katrina Myers.

  5. Q&A S9 E39 still E39

    39. Media Influence, Privacy and Secrecy

    On the panel: Cabinet Secretary Arthur Sinodinos, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Former Editor-in-chief of 'The Australian' Chris Mitchell; investigative journalist Christine Dolan & writer Robert Manne.

  6. E38

    38. Industrial Relations and Respectful Relationships

    On the panel: Leader of The Greens Richard Di Natale; Labor MP for Gellibrand Tim Watts; Economist & businesswoman Judith Sloan; President of ACTU Ged Kearney & Industrial Relations commentator Grace Collier.

  7. Q&A S9 E37 still E37

    37. Australia's Sovereign Borders

    A focus on Australia's refugee policy with #LetThemStay Campaign's Shen Narayanasamy, retired General Jim Molan, priest & Prof. of Law Frank Brennan, the Kaldor Centre's Jane McAdam & refugee/entrepreneur Huy Truong.

  8. Q&A S9 E36 still E36

    36. Renewables, Welfare and Body Image

    On the panel is Minister for Social Services Christian Porter, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & Energy Mark Butler, media executive/author Marina Go, social equity advocate Eva Cox & policy analyst Trisha Jha.

  9. Q&A S9 E35 still E35

    35. Education, Environment and Equality

    On tonight's high powered political panel in Adelaide: SA Premier Jay Weatherill; Education & Training Minister Simon Birmingham; Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong & former Liberal Senator Amanda Vanstone.

  10. Q&A S9 E34 still E34

    34. Marriage Equality, Migrants and Masculinity

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Rock legend Jimmy Barnes; author/comedian Magda Szubanski; Deputy Nationals leader Fiona Nash; Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke & independent Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie.

  11. Q&A S9 E33 still E33

    33. Guns, Diversity and Donations

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are: Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie; Labor Senator Doug Cameron: Greens Senator Larissa Waters: Editor of Spectator Australia Rowan Dean & suspended Liberal Party member Dai Le.

  12. Q&A S9 E32 still E32

    32. Over 400 Years of Shakespeare

    From the Sydney Opera House we mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare with: Scholar Germaine Greer; Bell Shakespeare Company's John Bell; Actor Kate Mulvany; Philosopher AC Grayling & Actor Kylie Farmer.

  13. Q&A S9 E31 still E31

    31. Social Determinants of Health

    On the panel: Pres World Medical Assoc Michael Marmot; Chair of PM's Indigenous Advisory Council Warren Mundine; Head of ACOSS Cassandra Goldie; Prof of Economics Deborah Cobb-Clark; Dean of Medicine Christine Bennett.

  14. Q&A S9 E30 still E30

    30. Racism, Revenge Porn & Nauru

    On the panel from Melbourne: Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield; Shadow Health Minister Catherine King; Comedian/writer Corinne Grant; Editor of Spiked Online Brendan O'Neill & academic Erin Watson-Lynn.

  15. Q&A S9 E29 still E29

    29. Experts and Empirical Evidence

    On the panel: Science superstar Brian Cox; Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science Greg Hunt; Shadow Minister for Human Services Linda Burney; One Nation senator-elect Malcolm Roberts & mathematician Lily Serna.

  16. Q&A S9 E28 still E28

    28. US Election Special

    Giving their take on the US election is political satirist PJ O'Rourke; equality campaigner Linda Tirado; former foreign minister Bob Carr; counter-terrorism adviser Lydia Khalil and US policy analyst Crispin Rovere.

  17. Q&A S9 E27 still E27

    27. Rudd, Rehabilitation and Animal Ethics

    Joining guest host Virginia Trioli in Melbourne: Resources Minister Matt Canavan, Tasmanian Labor Senator Lisa Singh, Philosopher/ethicist Peter Singer, writer Celeste Liddle, Former CEO Committee for Melbourne Kate Roffey.

  18. Q&A S9 E26 still E26

    26. Incarceration, Islam and Innovation

    Joining guest host Virginia Trioli on the panel: Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Craig Laundy; Labor MP Ed Husic; Cape York Institute's Shireen Morris; and Reverend Peter Kurti.

  19. Q&A S9 E25 still E25

    25. Senate Powerbrokers

    Tony Jones is joined by the Senate powerbrokers: Education Minister Simon Birmingham; Labor Senator Sam Dastyari; Greens Senator Larissa Waters; NXT Senator Nick Xenophon & Queensland Senator-elect Pauline Hanson.

  20. Q&A S9 E24 still E24

    24. Liberal Split, Senate Vote and Chilcot

    On the panel Live from Melbourne: Attorney-General George Brandis; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Senator-elect Derryn Hinch; weekly columnist, Guardian Australia Van Badham; and broadcaster Steve Price.

  21. Q&A S9 E23 still E23

    23. Minority Government and Division

    On the panel: Minister for Resources & Energy Josh Frydenberg; Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen; SA Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young; Editor-at-large The Australian Paul Kelly; entrepreneur & youth advocate Holly Ransom.

  22. Q&A S9 E22 still E22

    22. Brexit Fallout, Indigenous People and Young Voices

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Economic Analyst Chris Richardson; Professor of Indigenous Studies Marcia Langton & Broadcaster Alan Jones.

  23. Q&A S9 E21 still E21

    21. Malcolm Turnbull

    In his much-anticipated first appearance on Q&A since becoming the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull will join Tony Jones for a special one-on-one event, from the Brisbane Powerhouse.

  24. Q&A S9 E20 still E20

    20. Bill Shorten

    The Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten joins Tony Jones in a special one-on-one Q&A event from Penrith in Greater Western Sydney.

  25. Q&A S9 E19 still E19

    19. Tussle in Tamworth

    Tony Jones in Tamworth with Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce; Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon; Independent Candidate Tony Windsor; Vice Pres of Nat Farmers' Fed Fiona Simson & farmer/businesswoman Robbie Sefton.

  26. Q&A S9 E18 still E18

    18. Balance of Power

    Joining Tony Jones in Brisbane are Trade Minister Steve Ciobo; Greens leader Richard Di Natale; South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon; Labor member for Griffith Terri Butler; Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie.

  27. Q&A S9 E17 still E17

    17. Debate: Pyne vs Albanese

    Joining host Tony Jones on the panel will be Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Christopher Pyne in a one-on-one debate with the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Anthony Albanese.

  28. Q&A S9 E16 still E16

    16. Free Will, Free Speech and Criticising Islam

    In conjunction with the Sydney Writers' Festival, Q&A presents some of the literary world's best minds including: Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Kate Tempest, Jean-Christophe Rufin, Julian Baggini & Emma Sky.

  29. Q&A S9 E15 still E15

    15. Budget, Billionaires and Battlers

    Joining Tony Jones live in Melbourne are Minister for Small Business Kelly O'Dwyer; Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh; Greens MP Adam Bandt; Head of ACOSS Cassandra Goldie & CEO Of Australian Industry Group Innes Willox.

  30. Q&A S9 E14 still E14

    14. Reforms, Representatives and Re-Election

    On the eve of Treasurer Scott Morrison's first budget we ask: Is our political system up to the challenges of the 21st Century? On the panel: James Fallows; Laura Tingle; George Megalogenis; Iain Walker and Pru Goward.

  31. Q&A S9 E13 still E13

    13. Church and State

    Joining host Julia Baird on the panel; Professor John Haldane; journalist Julie McCrossin; Indigenous Anglican Pastor Ray Minniecon; Rev. Tiffany Sparks & Managing Dir. of the Australian Christian Lobby Lyle Shelton.

  32. Q&A S9 E12 still E12

    12. Dissolution, Disappointment and Tears

    Joining Tony Jones are Liberal MP Ewen Jones; Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan; former Liberal Party leader John Hewson; journalist Caroline Overington & commentator Jane Caro.

  33. Q&A S9 E11 still E11

    11. Alcohol, Violence, Sugar and Shakespeare

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are Feminist icon Germaine Greer; author and columnist Theodore Dalrymple; Liberal MP Sharman Stone; Tasmanian Labor Senator Lisa Singh and Aria award winning musician Joseph Tawadros.

  34. Q&A S9 E10 still E10

    10. Federation, Funding, Disability and Disunity

    Live from Adelaide: Leader of the House Christopher Pyne; Shadow Asst Education Minister Amanda Rishworth; Dignity for Disability Party's Kelly Vincent; Journalist Greg Sheridan & political satirist Sameena Zehra.

  35. Q&A S9 E9 still E9

    9. Innovation, Collaboration & NBN

    An Innovation special, joining Tony Jones are Assist. Minister for Innovation Wyatt Roy; Opp spokesman on Digital Innovation Ed Husic; entrepreneur Holly Ransom; Quantum physicist Michael Biercuk & Sandy Plunkett.

  36. Q&A S9 E8 still E8

    8. ABCC, Double D and Rioting

    Live from Melbourne with: Minister for Energy & Resources Josh Frydenberg; Vic Premier Daniel Andrews; Tas Senator Jacqui Lambie; Feminist commentator Clementine Ford; and Chair of Bank of Melbourne Elizabeth Proust.

  37. Q&A S9 E7 still E7

    7. String Theory, Sea Turtles, AI and Pi

    Tony Jones hosts a science special featuring: physicist, Brian Greene; astrophysicist, Tamara Davis; Australia's Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel; Marine ecologist, Emma Johnston & molecular biologist, Upulie Divisekera.

  38. Q&A S9 E6 still E6

    6. Peta, Priests and Presidents

    Celebrating International Women's Day: Minister for Women & Employment Michaelia Cash; Opp Leader in the Senate Penny Wong; Co-founder of Mamamia Mia Freedman; Broadcaster Alan Jones & Host of HuffPost Live Josh Zepps.

  39. Q&A S9 E5 still E5

    5. Safe Schools, Sniping and Senators

    Joining Tony Jones from Melbourne: Australian Christian Lobby's Lyle Shelton; Former AMA President Kerryn Phelps; CEO of Roy Morgan Research Michele Levine; Former Small Business Minister Bruce Billson & Labor MP Anna Burke.

  40. Q&A S9 E4 still E4

    4. Hybrid War to Hot War

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel are Justice Minister Michael Keenan; Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Tanya Plibersek; Counter-insurgency expert David Kilcullen; Raihan Ismail & Israeli journalist Eldad Beck.

  41. Q&A S9 E3 still E3

    3. Polls, Property and Processing

    Joining host Tony Jones on the panel in our Sydney studio is Deputy Leader of the National Party, Barnaby Joyce; Labor MP, Terri Butler; Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young and Canadian conservative commentator, Mark Steyn; and political correspondent Lenore Taylor.

  42. Q&A S9 E2 still E2

    2. Corruption, Penalty Rates & Public Health

    Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Minister for Rural Health Fiona Nash; Shadow Minister for Health Catherine King; Radio Host Neil Mitchell; IR Commentator & Columnist, Grace Collier & ACTU Secretary Dave Oliver.

  43. Q&A S9 E1 still E1

    1. Great Australians

    Tony Jones hosts a special featuring 2016 Australian of the Year David Morrison; Catherine Keenan; Senior Australian of the Year Gordian Fulde; Indigenous Affairs Editor Stan Grant & SA Finalist Young Australian of the Year Manal Younus.

Season 10

2017 · 43 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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  1. E43

    43. Comebacks, Cancer Treatment and Uni Cuts

    Finale

    Joining Virginia Trioli in Melbourne for the final Q&A of 2017: Health Minister Greg Hunt, Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese, author Maxine McKew, The Australian's Greg Sheridan, Buzzfeed's Alice Workman.

  2. E42

    42. PM Malcolm Turnbull on Q&A

    He's been bobbing in a sea of political woes but now the polls may be turning. What questions do the Australian people want answered? Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on a special Q&A presented by Virginia Trioli.

  3. E41

    41. Human Rights and Harassment

    Joining Tony Jones are Tas Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Tas Labor Senator Lisa Singh, former President of Aust Human Rights Commission Gillian Triggs, IPA Director of Policy Simon Breheny & Fairfax journalist Kate McClymont.

  4. E40

    40. Royal Commissions and Election Results

    Tony Jones is joined by Assistant Minister to the PM James McGrath, Qld Labor Senator Murray Watt, Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor, The Feed's Jan Fran & former adviser to the PM on Indigenous Affairs Warren Mundine.

  5. E39

    39. Protections, Preferences & Parliamentarians

    Joining Tony Jones this week: Attorney-General George Brandis; Shadow Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations Brendan O'Connor; Greens Senator Janet Rice; Christian radio broadcaster Stephen O'Doherty, and Jacqui Lambie.

  6. E38

    38. Section 44, Space and Skeptics

    Space, time and intelligent life with rock star physicist Brian Cox. Plus Assistant Minister for Digital Transformation Angus Taylor, QLD Labor MP Terri Butler, economist Judith Sloan & futurist Shara Evans join Tony Jones.

  7. E37

    37. Q&A High School Special 2.0

    Joining Tony Jones for our second high school special for 2017: Minister for Education Simon Birmingham, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, Geordie Brown, Nadia Homem, Arthur Lim and Lauren McGrath-Wild.

  8. E36

    36. Liability, Instability and Deniability

    Joining Tony Jones this week: Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd; The Australian Financial Review Political Editor Laura Tingle; 2GB Radio Broadcaster Alan Jones and La Trobe University Emeritus Professor Judith Brett.

  9. E35

    35. Q&A Same Sex Marriage Debate

    Joining Tony Jones for the Q&A Same-Sex Marriage debate: actress and author Magda Szubanski; Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Glenn Davies; Jesuit priest and law professor Frank Brennan; 'No campaign' spokesperson Karina Okotel.

  10. E34

    34. Trump, Guns and Rock n Roll

    Joining Tony Jones this week: Rock icon & author Jimmy Barnes, Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie, Labor MP for Cowan Anne Aly, Lowy Institute Research Fellow Lydia Khalil & Former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer.

  11. E33

    33. Electricity, Sports and Marriage

    Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne are Queensland Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, SA Labor MP Amanda Rishworth, Greens Leader Richard Di Natale, Richmond Tigers President Peggy O'Neal & CEO of Roy Morgan Research Michele Levine.

  12. E32

    32. Drones, Robots and The Future

    Q&A returns with Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science Craig Laundy, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Ed Husic, Scientist Catherine Ball, Sandra Peter & broadcaster Adam Spencer.

  13. E31

    31. Energy, Myanmar and Dreamers

    Jeremy Fernandez is joined by Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar, Opposition Leader in the Senate Penny Wong, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, industry advocate Emma Herd & journalist Bret Stephens.

  14. E30

    30. Consequences, Citizenship and Climate

    Joining Virginia Trioli: Assistant Minister for Social Services & Multicultural Affairs Zed Seselja, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, SA Senator Lucy Gichuhi, philosopher A.C. Grayling & Israeli MP Merav Michaeli.

  15. E29

    29. Antifa, Women & Doomsday

    Joining Tony Jones are indigenous author Kim Scott, writer/journalist Laurie Penny, Indian diplomat Shashi Tharoor, founder of 'Muslim Girl' Amani Al-Khatahtbeh & Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove.

  16. E28

    28. Australia Day and Families Divided

    Tony Jones is joined by Attorney-General George Brandis, Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke, Independent Senator for TAS Jacqui Lambie, City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster, and singer/songwriter Dan Sultan.

  17. E27

    27. Bill Shorten on Q&A

    In a special Q&A, Tony Jones is joined by the Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten to answer the questions asked by viewers & the studio audience.

  18. E26

    26. Citizenship, Charlottesville and Surveys

    Tony Jones is back in the Q&A studio with a cracker political panel featuring Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Labor Senator Sam Dastyari, ANU Law Professor Kim Rubenstein, author Jamila Rizvi & theologian Michael Jensen.

  19. E25

    25. Q&A from Garma Festival 2017

    In a Q&A Special from the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, guest host Stan Grant is joined by Noel Pearson, Marcia Langton, Nigel Scullion, Denise Bowden, Peter Yu & Djapirri Mununggirritj.

  20. E24

    24. Trusts, Trump and Tensions in Asia

    On the panel: Trade Minister Steve Ciobo; Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers; Chinese American writer Mei Fong; Foreign Affairs editor, The Australian Greg Sheridan; Senior economics writer, Fairfax Media Jessica Irvine.

  21. E23

    23. School Special Victoria

    In a Q&A first, four high school students Pinidu Chandrasekera, Aretha Brown, Jock Maddern & Jacinta Speer join federal politicians Josh Frydenberg & Catherine King on the panel in front of a student-only audience.

  22. E22

    22. Adani, Armies and Assaults

    Joining Tony Jones: Minister for Resources & Northern Australia Matt Canavan, Queensland Labor MP Terri Butler, British broadcaster Mehdi Hasan, Canadian Christian scholar John Stackhouse & writer/presenter Rachel Corbett.

  23. E21

    21. Incentives, Intervention and Fireworks

    Q&A is coming from Alice Springs, with guest host Virginia Trioli joined by Bob Katter, Warren Snowdon, Jacinta Price, Dale McIver and Josie Douglas.

  24. E20

    20. Authenticity, Optics and Taboo

    Joining Virginia Trioli: Tony Blair's Former Press Secretary Alastair Campbell, pollster Anna Greenberg, Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne, Shadow Justice Minister Clare O'Neil & political strategist Grahame Morris.

  25. E19

    19. Australian values, Apes and Irrationality

    Guest host Jeremy Fernandez is joined on the panel by Liberal Senator James Paterson, Shadow Human Services Minister Linda Burney, Primatologist Jane Goodall, Research Fellow Peter Kurti & Author Rachel Botsman.

  26. E18

    18. Australia's Energy Future

    In an Energy special Environment & Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg, Shadow Energy Minister Mark Butler, Australia's Chief Scientist Alan Finkel, Energy Consumers Aus CEO Rosemary Sinclair & Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie.

  27. E17

    17. Terror, Housing and the NDIS

    On the panel: Social Services Minister Christian Porter; Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese; NSW Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm; La Trobe University's Judith Brett & actor/advocate Kiruna Stamell.

  28. E16

    16. 1967 and Mabo - Moving Forward

    From Parliament House, Canberra this special 1967 & Mabo: Moving Forward marks 50 years since the 1967 referendum & 25 years since Mabo. Guests: Noel Pearson, Pat Anderson, Megan David, Nakkiah Lui & Stan Grant.

  29. E15

    15. Trump, Putin and The End

    Tony Jones is joined by Sydney Writers' Festival guests: journalists Niki Savva & Mikhail Zygar; theoretical physicist Lawrence M. Krauss; Data Editor of The Guardian US Mona Chalabi & Man Booker prize-winner Paul Beatty.

  30. E14

    14. Budget, Surplus & Debt

    In a post Budget Q&A special from the Gold Coast, Tony Jones is joined by Education Minister Simon Birmingham; Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen; Greens Senator Larissa Waters; Innes Willox and Miranda Stewart.

  31. E13

    13. Gonski, Veterans and the Budget

    Joining Tony Jones: Minister for Veterans' Affairs & Defence Personnel Dan Tehan; Tasmanian Labor Senator Lisa Singh; Comedian Dave Hughes; Taxation lawyer Mark Leibler & CEO of the Urban Development Institute Danni Addison.

  32. E12

    12. Two Veeps and a Satirist

    Joining Tony Jones: creator of Veep Armando Iannucci; ANU Vice Chancellor Brian Schmidt; Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Research Director of IPSOS Mind & Mood Report Laura Demasi.

  33. E11

    11. Citizenships, Skilled Workers and Mushrooms

    Joining Tony Jones: Feminist icon Germaine Greer; Assistant Immigration Minister Alex Hawke; Shadow Environment Minister Tony Burke; Victorian Senator Derryn Hinch & Zimbabwean sustainable farming advocate Chido Govera.

  34. E10

    10. Assad, Assisted Suicide and Satire

    Joining Tony Jones: Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield; Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong; author Nikki Gemmell; Ethicist Margaret Somerville & British political singer-songwriter Billy Bragg.

  35. E9

    9. Company Tax, Climate Refugees and Cold War

    Q&A features a panel of global thinkers: author Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, Former Danish PM & Save the Children CEO Helle Thorning-Schmidt & The Australian's Editor-at-large Paul Kelly.

  36. E8

    8. Hunting, Housing and Homeland Security

    With the world reeling from the terror attack in London, Q&A focuses on international security. Tony Jones is joined by Lydia Khalil, Kerry Chikarovski, Amanda Rishworth, Bridget McKenzie, Peter Holmes a Court & Mark Seymour.

  37. E7

    7. The Misinformation Ecosystem

    Q&A takes a look at fake news & the post-truth era with: former director general of Al Jazeera Wadah Khanfar, First Draft News' Claire Wardle, journalist Mark Day, Liberal Senator Zed Seselja & Labor's Terri Butler.

  38. E6

    6. Festival of the Arts

    Q&A from Adelaide Arts Festival with Canadian singer songwriter Martha Wainwright, theatre & film director Neil Armfield, Indigenous actress & singer Ursula Yovich, media & arts executive Kim Williams and more.

  39. E5

    5. Strikes, Sexual Assault and Revenge Porn

    Q&A is All About Women, featuring an all-female panel including anti-violence campaigner Thordis Elva, Pulitzer Prize winner Mei Fong, author/performer Lindy West, actor/presenter Faustina Agolley & lawyer Josephine Cashman.

  40. E4

    4. Death and Disruption

    Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by Special Minister of State Scott Ryan, Shadow Justice Minister Clare O'Neil, philosopher Peter Singer, Sustainability Advocate Leyla Acaroglu & Former Abbott Govt Advisor Ted Lapkin.

  41. E3

    3. Pensions, Debt and NDIS

    Q&A's Tony Jones is joined by Attorney-General George Brandis; Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek; Barrister & human rights advocate Julian Burnside; political commentator Piers Akerman & Pollster Michele Levine.

  42. E2

    2. Blackouts, Childcare, and Migration

    Tony Jones is joined by Vic Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education Kate Ellis, Senator Jacqui Lambie, mechanical engineer Yassmin Abdel-Magied & new Democracy Foundation's Luca Belgiorno-Nettis.

  43. E1

    1. Trump, Climate Action and Youths

    Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews, Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg, policy analyst Helen Andrews, teen climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez & journalist Daisy Cousens.

Season 11

2018 · 42 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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  1. E42

    42. 2018 Finale

    Finale

    Tony Jones is joined by President of the Senate Scott Ryan, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, Greens leader Richard Di Natale, lawyer/advocate Nyadol Nyuon & editor of Spiked magazine Brendan O'Neill.

  2. E41

    41. Protest and Pre-selection

    Joining Hamish Macdonald is singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Linda Reynolds, Tas Labor Senator Lisa Singh, former minister Amanda Vanstone and people's panellist Martin Matthews.

  3. E40

    40. VicVotes, Terrorism, and Gender

    Q&A dissects the Victorian election result and brings our divided Senate around the table with Lib Sen Eric Abetz, Labor Sen Doug Cameron, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi, plus Tom Switzer and People's Panellist Yasmin Poole.

  4. E39

    39. Tourism, Trump, and the Embassy

    Joining Tony Jones: New Yorker correspondent Susan Glasser, Special Minister of State Alex Hawke, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, The Australian's Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan and political correspondent Karen Middleton.

  5. E38

    38. Trust, Leadership, and Stability

    With former Deputy PM John Anderson, Assistant Finance Minister Zed Seselja, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, former Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs and Communications consultant Parnell Palme McGuinness.

  6. E37

    37. Sex Robots, Killer Robots: A Dangerous Q&A

    Q&A at The Festival of Dangerous Ideas with author Angela Nagle, sex educator Nikki Goldstein, pop culture critic Chuck Klosterman, performer and sex clown Betty Grumble and Artificial Intelligence researcher Toby Walsh.

  7. E36

    36. Live from the Pop-up Globe

    400 years after his death, we talk Shakespeare, comedy and drama in the golden age of TV. Q&A from the pop-up Globe with leading lights of the theatre Neil Armfield, Nakkiah Lui, Toby Schmitz, Zindzi Okenyo and Miles Gregory.

  8. E35

    35. Wentworth by-election Special

    An unmissable Q&A: Tony Jones is joined by Independent candidate for Wentworth Kerryn Phelps, NSW Liberal Party President Philip Ruddock, Labor MP Anthony Albanese, political commentator Peter van Onselen, author Anne Summer.

  9. E34

    34. Climate, Welfare and Religious Schools

    Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs, British commentator James Bartholomew, Victorian Liberal Senator James Paterson, Labor frontbencher Terri Butler and People's Panelist Linda McIver.

  10. E33

    33. Teaching Special

    What's right and wrong with our schools? What makes a great teacher? Are we over-testing our kids? Tony Jones is joined by Eddie Woo, Pasi Sahlberg, Cindy Berwick, Gabbie Stroud and Jennifer Buckingham for a Teaching Special.

  11. E32

    32. Bullying, quotas, and the ABC

    The show that holds politicians and opinion leaders to account returns with Simon Birmingham, Amanda Rishworth, Sarah Hanson-Young, John Butler and people's panellist Sali Miftari joining Tony Jones in Melbourne.

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    31. Rape, Racism and No-Platforming

    Tony Jones hosts the show where you ask the questions. On the panel: feminist icon/provocateur Germaine Greer, British journalist Andrew Neil, essayist David Marr, author Sisonke Msimang and People's Panellist Elena Jeffcoat.

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    30. High School Students Special

    They are the leaders of the future and they tackle the issues of today. A panel of high school students join Tony Jones in Canberra for democracy in action on the show that puts the audience at the centre of the conversation.

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    29. Media Power, Popularity and Special Envoys

    Joining Tony Jones on the show that puts you at the centre of the conversation: Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese, radio broadcaster Alan Jones, People's Panellist Elmari Whyte and more to come.

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    28. Chaos, Crocs and Coal Mining

    Q&A is in Mackay to take Queensland's political pulse, with the LNP's George Christensen, Labor MP Cathy O'Toole, The Greens' Larissa Waters, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Leader of Katter's Australia Party Bob Katter.

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    27. Stranger than Fiction

    Do novelists hold up a mirror to society? Q&A is in Melbourne with fiction writers John Marsden, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Sofie Laguna, Michael Mohammed Ahmad and Trent Dalton to discuss how and why they write about Australia.

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    26. Power, Spirituality and Free Speech

    Joining Tony Jones on Q&A: Scholar and poet Dr Cornel West, Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Labor Member for Cowan Anne Aly, Free Speech Advocate Lindsay Shepherd and People's Panellist Jeremy Bell.

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    25. Drought Relief and Future Farming

    Q&A in Lismore: Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, Shadow Agriculture Minister Joel Fitzgibbon, National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson, Former Mayor of Lismore Jenny Dowell & People's Panellist Matt Sorenson.

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    24. Super Saturday and Media Diversity

    Joining Tony Jones: Communications Minister Mitch Fifield, Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers, Guardian Australia Editor Lenore Taylor, communications consultant Parnell Palme McGuinness and people's panellist Tony Winwood.

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    23. War on Waste

    Q&A's War On Waste: Tony Jones is joined by Craig Reucassel, Oz Harvest CEO Ronni Kahn, Australian Local Govt. Assoc. President David O'Loughlin, Waste Management Assoc. President Gayle Sloan and People's Panelist Jo Taranto.

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    22. People's Panel - Celebrating 10 Years of Q&A

    To celebrate 10 Years of Q&A, the first ever Q&A People's Panel will see four everyday Australians get the chance to set the national agenda and give the pollies a wake-up call.

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    21. Abuse, Foster Care and Taxes

    Joining guest host Hamish Macdonald: Liberal MP Sarah Henderson, Shadow Health Minister Catherine King, Australian Conservatives Leader Cory Bernardi, The Saturday Paper Editor-in-chief Erik Jensen and comedian Corey White.

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    20. Q&A Enabled

    A star of stage and screen, a sports champ, lawyers, advocates, parents and carers join Tony Jones to discuss living with a disability. On the panel Kiruna Stamell, Dylan Alcott, Graeme Innes, Catia Malaquias & Bruce Bonyhady.

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    19. Being Careful, North Korea and Culture Wars

    Joining Tony Jones: WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds, Labor MP Tim Watts, University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence, US Studies Centre CEO Simon Jackman & Atlassian's Global Diversity Programs Lead Aubrey Blanche.

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    18. Q&A with Bill Shorten

    Labor is leading in the polls but Bill Shorten is lagging as Preferred Prime Minister. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten joins Tony Jones on Q&A to answer your questions from the Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth, Adelaide.

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    17. Chaos, Ego and Cash

    Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Social Services Minister Dan Tehan, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, former Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie, author/broadcaster Rosie Waterland & IR commentator Grace Collier.

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    16. First Responders, Refugees and Flexible Working

    Members of the public get to ask questions to a panel including NSW Liberal Senator Jim Molan, Labor MP Ged Kearney, Anglican priest Rod Bower, Catholic commentator Monica Doumit & Airtasker CEO & co-founder Tim Fung.

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    15. Weddings, Gaza and Losing Faith

    Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne Victorian Liberal Senator Jane Hume, Tasmanian Labor Senator Julie Collins, philosopher/ethicist Peter Singer, The Australian's Foreign Affairs Editor Greg Sheridan and author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

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    14. A Broader Budget

    The fallout from the budget with Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, Law Enforcement Minister Angus Taylor, Institute of Company Directors Chair Elizabeth Proust, economist Judith Sloan & Director of Australia Institute Ben Oquist.

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    13. Newstart, New Power and New Jobs

    From Black Lives Matter to Airbnb and even ISIS, there's a new form of people power sweeping the globe. Tony Jones is joined by a panel of changemakers Tim Wilson, Linda Burney, Stanley Johnson, Leyla Acaroglu and Jeremy Heimans.

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    12. Trump, Twitter & North Korea

    Joining Tony Jones at the Sydney Writers' Festival: Russian dissident Masha Gessen, American journalist Katy Tur, New York Times critic Wesley Morris, Lowy Institute's Richard McGregor and New Yorker staff writer Alexis Okeowo.

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    11. Class Divides and Inequality

    Tony Jones is joined by Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh, former Nationals Senator Fiona Nash, social researcher Rebecca Huntley, ANU lecturer Jill Sheppard & Institute of Public Affairs Executive Director John Roskam.

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    10. Privacy, Missile Strikes and Celebrity Activism

    Virginia Trioli is joined on the panel by: Mitch Fifield, Minister for Communications; Amanda Rishworth, Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel; Missy Higgins, Australian singer/songwriter; Kenneth Roth, International Director of Human Rights Watch; and Grahame Morris, Political strategist.

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    9. Polling, Policing and Reporting

    Q&A returns after the Easter break with a show in Dandenong, Victoria. Joining Tony Jones are Alan Tudge, Clare O'Neil, Nyadol Nyuon, Andrew Rule and Stuart Bateson as we count down towards Q&A's 10th birthday.

  35. E8

    8. A Night with Michael Sandel

    The Harvard Professor who's a Youtube superstar. His courses have been viewed by tens of millions worldwide, political philosopher Michael Sandel tackles the toughest issues of our time. Tony Jones presents a special Q&A.

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    7. Tax, Trump and The Polls

    Joining Tony Jones are Urban Infrastructure Minister Paul Fletcher, Shadow Energy Minister Mark Butler, Buzzfeed Aus political editor Alice Workman, Centre for Independent Studies' Tom Switzer and security analyst Lydia Khalil.

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    6. A Big Australia

    A close look at our booming population. Australia has the fastest rate of population growth in the industrialised world, but can we handle 40 million? Panel: Bob Carr, Tim Flannery, Jane Fitzgerald, John Daley and Dr Jay Song.

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    5. Family Matters and Home Fires

    Joining Tony Jones: Minister for Law Enforcement & Cybersecurity Angus Taylor, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, Greens leader Richard Di Natale, author Kamila Shamsie & Daily Telegraph political editor Sharri Markson.

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    4. DPM, Politics and Pay Gaps

    Joining Tony Jones: Former Deputy Leader of UK Labour Harriet Harman, Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs & Innovation Zed Seselja, Shadow Justice Minister Clare O'Neil, philosopher A.C. Grayling & author Catherine McGregor.

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    3. Civil War, Colonisation and Power

    Joining Tony Jones on Q&A this week: Environment & Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, publisher Louise Adler, IPA Director of Policy Simon Breheny & actress Shareena Clanton.

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    2. Nepotism, Referendums & Radical Reform

    Joining Tony Jones to face the public's questions are journalist/commentator David Marr, WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds, Qld Labor MP Terri Butler, The Australian's Chris Kenny and more.

  42. E1

    1. A Spotlight on the Economy

    Q&A returns to tackle the big issues that set Australians thinking, talking and debating. Tony Jones puts the economy under the spotlight with Sally McManus, Chris Richardson, Heather Ridout, James Pearson and Stephen Mayne.

Season 12

2019 · 44 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

After 12 years, this season was Tony Jones's final season as full-time host.

Q&A Season 12 release dates →
  1. Q&A S12 E44 still E44

    44. The End of an Era

    Finale

    The 2019 finale of Q&A. Joining Tony Jones on the panel Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, Indigenous leader Pat Turner, author Sisonke Msimang and ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt.

  2. Q&A S12 E43 still E43

    43. Q&A Pacific

    Q&A celebrates 80 years of Australia broadcasting into the Asia-Pacific region with a special from Suva, Fiji. Joining Tony Jones are Alex Hawke, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Enele Sopoaga, Manu Tupou-Roosen and Virisila Buadromo.

  3. Q&A S12 E42 still E42

    42. International Power

    A focus on international affairs with Former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, Labor MP Tanya Plibersek, Israeli Parliamentarian Tamar Zandberg, James Brown from the US Studies Centre and The Australian's Greg Sheridan.

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    41. Q&A in WA

    Q&A is in WA for an Australia Talks special. Joining Tony Jones is Labor MP Anne Aly, WA State Liberal MP Zak Kirkup, human rights lawyer Hannah McGlade, political editor Lanai Scarr and people's panellist Dylan Storer.

  5. Q&A S12 E40 still E40

    40. Climate and Catastrophe

    Tony Jones is joined by economic strategist Ross Garnaut, Aus Energy Council CEO Sarah McNamara, Liberal MP Jason Falinski, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & Energy Mark Butler plus Silicon Valley entrepreneur Sarah Friar.

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    39. Broadside

    Guest host Fran Kelly leads an all-women panel with journalist Mona Eltahawy, author Jess Hill, writer/Indigenous rights activist Nayuka Gorrie, businesswoman Hana Assafiri and anti-ageism campaigner/author Ashton Applewhite.

  7. Q&A S12 E38 still E38

    38. The Drought

    Guest host Hamish Macdonald leads a discussion on drought with Minister for Water Resources and Drought David Littleproud, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon, Fiona Simson, Maryanne Slattery and Kate McBride.

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    37. Future Alert

    Guest host Annabel Crabb is joined by John Hewson, Jordan Nguyen, Veena Sahajwalla, Julian Cribb and Chloe Spackman to discuss whether our government is capable of addressing potential disasters threatening human survival.

  9. Q&A S12 E36 still E36

    36. Democracy or Disruption?

    As Extinction Rebellion and Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters take to the streets, Hamish Macdonald discusses China, climate and the right to protest with Tim Wilson, Tim Watts, Vicky Xu, Jennifer Hewett and Simon Longstaff.

  10. Q&A S12 E35 still E35

    35. A Spotlight on Aged Care

    Guest host Fran Kelly leads a national conversation on aged care. We discuss the issues plaguing the system with Maggie Beer, Richard Colbeck, Julie Collins, Sarah Holland-Batt and Sean Rooney.

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    34. The Power of Music

    Explore the power of music to transform lives with rock legend Tex Perkins, singer/songwriter Katie Noonan, The Choir of Hard Knocks founder Jonathon Welch, soul/blues artist Mojo Juju, and Hip Hop artist L-FRESH The LION.

  12. Q&A S12 E33 still E33

    33. Kerry O'Brien and Your Right To Know

    Answering your questions are legendary journalist and author Kerry O'Brien, broadcaster/commentator Jan Fran, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher, Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen and Fairfield City Councillor Dai Le.

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    32. The Political Donations Arms Race

    Tony Jones is joined by Liberal Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Trade Madeleine King, author/social analyst Eva Cox, former Labor Senator Sam Dastyari and China expert at the United States Studies Centre John Lee.

  14. Q&A S12 E31 still E31

    31. Donations, Disability and Disillusionment

    Guest host Fran Kelly joins ACT Liberal Senator Zed Seselja, Labor MP for Cowan Anne Aly, WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood and The Australian's Foreign Affairs Editor Greg Sheridan.

  15. Q&A S12 E30 still E30

    30. Writers Special

    A Q&A Writers special with American novelist Lionel Shriver, civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson, Australian journalist Ruby Hamad, writer/broadcaster Benjamin Law and Dean of Columbia Journalism School Steve Coll.

  16. Q&A S12 E29 still E29

    29. High School Special

    We open up the panel to the leaders of the future. In a High School Special, students William Gillett, Aurora Matchett, Willoughby Duff and Varsha Yajman join NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Senator Kristina Keneally.

  17. Q&A S12 E28 still E28

    28. The Indigenous Voice

    A special look at the case for Constitutional Recognition and an Indigenous voice to parliament. Tony Jones is joined by Noel Pearson, Linda Burney, Julian Leeser, Jacinta Price and Patricia Turner.

  18. Q&A S12 E27 still E27

    27. How Good is Democracy?

    Tony Jones joins philosopher/author A. C. Grayling, Minister for Population & Cities Alan Tudge, Shadow Minister for the Environment & Water Terri Butler, historian/broadcaster Clare Wright and people's panellist Li Shee Su.

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    26. Zali's Political Slalom

    Joining Tony Jones are Independent MP Zali Steggall, Liberal MP Jason Falinski, Labor Senator Katy Gallagher, Australian Council of Social Service CEO Cassandra Goldie and The Australian's Economics Editor Adam Creighton.

  20. Q&A S12 E25 still E25

    25. Wage Theft and Celebrity Chefs

    Fran Kelly joins Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Victorian Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching, social justice advocate Tim Costello, communications consultant Parnell Palme McGuinness and cook/writer/presenter Adam Liaw.

  21. Q&A S12 E24 still E24

    24. Boris, Brexit and The Black Dog

    On the panel: UK political strategist Alastair Campbell, former WA Premier Geoff Gallop, Property Industry Foundation CEO Kate Mills, Menzies Research Centre Executive Director Nick Cater and political scientist Anne Tiernan.

  22. Q&A S12 E23 still E23

    23. Deemed Not To Matter

    Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Shadow Minister for Families Linda Burney, Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie, Former Liberal Senator Jim Molan, comedian Sami Shah and marketing and political strategist Toby Ralph.

  23. Q&A S12 E22 still E22

    22. Nukes in an Uncertain World

    Joining Tony Jones: Senate President Scott Ryan, Opposition Senate Leader Penny Wong, Human Rights Lawyer Diana Sayed, Tom Switzer from the Centre for Independent Studies and Hugh White, Professor of Strategic Studies at ANU.

  24. Q&A S12 E21 still E21

    21. Union Bosses and Suburban Dads

    On the eve of parliament's return, Tony Jones joins Liberal Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Innovation Clare O'Neil, writer/broadcaster Jamila Rizvi, IR Commentator Grace Kelly and people's panellist Greg Day.

  25. Q&A S12 E20 still E20

    20. The Freedom to Fund Yourself

    Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Education Minister Dan Tehan, Shadow Infrastructure Minister Catherine King, Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick, Director of Change.org Sally Rugg and people's panellist Ash Belsar.

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    19. Science Special

    Joining Tony Jones to talk everything science: physicist Prof. Brian Cox, marine ecologist Emma Johnston, atmospheric and climate scientist David Karoly, astrophysicist Kirsten Banks and astrobiologist Martin Van Kranendonk.

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    18. Q&A at Vivid

    In a special Q&A from the Vivid Festival: rapper/actor/writer Adam Briggs, broadcaster/writer Faustina Agolley, Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO of CSIRO Dr Larry Marshall and cyberpsychologist Jocelyn Brewer.

  28. Q&A S12 E17 still E17

    17. Jimmy Barnes Rocks Q&A

    Joining Tony Jones on the panel from Melbourne are: rock icon and author Jimmy Barnes, author Sisonke Msimang, SA Liberal MP Nicolle Flint, regional Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon, and energy policy specialist Matthew Warren.

  29. Q&A S12 E16 still E16

    16. First Australians and Quiet Australians

    The debate turns philosophical with politicians and big thinkers Liberal MP Tim Wilson, ALP MP Mark Dreyfus, Professor of Indigenous Studies Marcia Langton, philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy and people's panelist Rachael Jacobs.

  30. Q&A S12 E15 still E15

    15. The Wash Up

    After Australians deliver their election verdict, Labor frontbencher Jim Chalmers, former Liberal MP Christopher Pyne, broadcaster Alan Jones, political reporter Alice Workman and business leader Ming Long join Tony Jones.

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    14. The Q&A Last Chance Saloon

    With less than a week before Australia decides who will govern for the next three years the public question Liberal campaign spokesman Simon Birmingham, Deputy Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek and Greens Leader Richard Di Natale.

  32. Q&A S12 E13 still E13

    13. Bill Shorten on Q&A

    Just 12 days before election day, the Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten joins Tony Jones and an audience of undecided voters in Melbourne to face the public's questions.

  33. Q&A S12 E12 still E12

    12. The Election Countdown

    Tony Jones is joined by Communications Minister Mitch Fifield, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, The Guardian Editor Lenore Taylor, Crikey Managing Editor Bhakthi Puvanenthiran and The Australian's Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan.

  34. Q&A S12 E11 still E11

    11. Election 2019: The Battle For Queensland

    Guest host Virginia Trioli is in Queensland with LNP Senator James McGrath, Labor MP Terri Butler, Greens Senator Larissa Waters and One Nation candidate Malcolm Roberts to discuss the issues ahead of the May 18 election.

  35. Q&A S12 E10 still E10

    10. Q&A Budget Special

    Treasurer Josh Frydenberg joins Tony Jones for an election budget special in Melbourne, as the audience ask about the Coalition government's economic plan and the big issues likely to dominate the Federal election campaign.

  36. Q&A S12 E9 still E9

    9. Cash, Guns, Gangs, and Life

    On the eve of the budget Tony Jones joins Liberal senator Arthur Sinodinos, Labor front-bencher Amanda Rishworth, social analyst Rebecca Huntley, IPA Executive Director John Roskam and People's Panellist Lakshmi Logathassan.

  37. Q&A S12 E8 still E8

    8. Roxane Gay on Q&A

    Tony Jones joins feminist writer Roxane Gay, retiring Government MP Craig Laundy, Shadow Minister for Environment, Water and Citizenship Tony Burke, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi and Liberal Vice President Teena McQueen.

  38. Q&A S12 E7 still E7

    7. Q&A In Townsville

    A special Q&A in Townsville. Tony Jones joins Minister for Emergency Management Linda Reynolds, Labor MP for Herbert Cathy O'Toole, Professor Stephen Williams, grazier Jane McMillan and rural property valuer Roger Hill.

  39. Q&A S12 E6 still E6

    6. Q&A: Women in Leadership

    Annabel Crabb presents a Women in Leadership special with Industry Minister Karen Andrews, Australias first indigenous female MP Linda Burney, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Sabina Shugg and AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone.

  40. Q&A S12 E5 still E5

    5. A Church in Crisis

    Tony Jones is joined by NSW Liberal Senator Jim Molan, NSW Labor Senator Kristina Keneally, Catholic Lay Leader Francis Sullivan, institutional abuse lawyer Dr Viv Waller and rabbi and relationship counsellor Shmuley Boteach.

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    4. Jordan Peterson Destroys Q&A

    Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by Canadian psychologist/author Dr Jordan Peterson; QLD Labor MP Terri Butler; freelance broadcaster/writer/author Catherine McGregor and writer/commentator Van Badham.

  42. Q&A S12 E3 still E3

    3. Q&A on Drugs

    On the panel to discuss drug policy: Chief Superintendent Stuart Smith; author Kerryn Redpath; Pioneer of pill testing in Australia Dr David Caldicott; Medical Director Marianne Jauncey; Former AFP Commissioner Mick Palmer.

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    2. Manus, Hakeem, and Franking Credits

    Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by Liberal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson; Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus; Crikey founder Stephen Mayne, businesswoman Megan Purcell and People's Panellist Zoya Patel.

  44. Q&A S12 E1 still E1

    1. The Boats, the Banks, and the River

    Tony Jones returns with a powerful line-up of independent voices: Julia Banks, Andrew Wilkie, Adam Bandt, Kerryn Phelps, Rebekha Sharkie.

Season 13

2020 · 44 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

Hamish Macdonald replaced Tony Jones as the new regular host.

Q&A Season 13 release dates →
  1. Q&A S13 E44 still E44

    44. Q+A 2020 Finale: The Year That Changed Us

    Finale

    2020 brought us drought, bushfires and the chaos of a pandemic. COVID and the accompanying recession has changed the world, and all of us - in some ways for the worse, and in some for the better. All against a backdrop of the most extraordinary US Presidential election in living memory, and an alarming deterioration in our relations with China. Joining Hamish Macdonald to reflect on the events of the past year are: Jimmy Barnes, Rock legend and author; Kristy McBain, Labor Member for Eden-Monaro; Michael Yabsley, Former NSW Liberal MP; Rita Therese, Sex worker, artist and writer; and Lavina Lee, International relations expert.

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    43. Live From Penrith

    COVID has hit Australia’s poorest the hardest, and young people are struggling to find work in the coronavirus recession. Yet Labor struggles to hold onto its grassroots heartland in these areas, and the NSW Liberal party faces questions over secret land deals and thwarted plans for a light rail extension. Who has the answers for areas like these so crucial to the Australian COVID recovery? Joining Hamish Macdonald for this discussion are: Stuart Ayres, NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney; Richard Marles, Deputy Opposition Leader; Dai Le, Fairfield City Councillor; Amani Haydar, artist, lawyer and writer; Amanda Rose, Founding Director of Western Sydney Women.

  3. Q&A S13 E42 still E42

    42. Sex, Lies and a Better Politics

    It's been a big week - allegations of sexual misconduct and a toxic culture for women in Canberra, Donald Trump clinging to power in a bizarre post-election campaign, Labor spats over climate policy, and a potential vaccine breakthrough. Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these topics are: Barnaby Joyce, Nationals Member for New England; Helen Haines, Independent Member for Indi; Emma Husar, Former Labor MP; Rutger Bregman, historian and author, Humankind and Utopia for Realists; and Jane Caro, writer and novelist.

  4. Q&A S13 E41 still E41

    41. Politicians, Presidents and the Palace

    This week, the topics include the US election, implications of the Queensland election, the 45th anniversary of Gough Whitlam’s dismissal, the Integrity Commission proposal, and national secrets. Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these are: Malcolm Turnbull, Former Prime Minister of Australia; Bob Carr, Former Labor Foreign Minister; Jenny Hocking, Author, The Palace Letters; Paul Kelly, Editor-at-large, The Australian; and Jan Fran, Media Commentator and Broadcaster.

  5. Q&A S13 E40 still E40

    40. US Election: Trump vs Biden

    America is bitterly divided, the economy is in trouble and COVID-19 is still ravaging the population. The polls and history are against Trump, voters tend to punish sitting presidents during recessions but there's never been a presidential race quite like this one. Will Trump once again defy his critics and the predictions and secure a second term? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss this are: Kim Hoggard, Former senior Republican White House staffer; Damien Cave, Australian Bureau Chief, New York Times; Salvatore Babones, Political sociologist, University of Sydney; Lydia Khalil, International Security Expert; Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian.

  6. Q&A S13 E39 still E39

    39. An Ethical Australia? Accountability, Ethics and Leadership

    In these challenging times, who holds the powerful to account? Are the standards of our political leaders slipping as we grapple with the COVID crisis? Also, how do we achieve a more ethical Australia? Could we embed ethics into all levels of society? Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel to discuss these topics are: Ken Henry, Former Treasury Secretary; Dave Sharma, Liberal Member for Wentworth; Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre; and Dani Larkin, Lawyer, Uluru Dialogue Leadership Group.

  7. Q&A S13 E38 still E38

    38. Social Disconnect

    Tech designers have control over how billions of us think and act, and some of them have started sounding the alarm on their own creations. Reports show higher social media use is now linked to a decline in mental health. Political disinformation campaigns on social platforms are on the rise, undermining democracy in some countries. So how do we stop social media from reprogramming our lives and take back control? Is government regulation the way to go? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these questions are: Tristan Harris, Former Google Design Ethicist and star of “The Social Dilemma”; Marc Fennell, tech reporter and author; Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner; Matt Ford and Jack Steele, The Inspired Unemployed; Sally Rugg, Executive Director at change.org; and Jocelyn Brewer, Cyberpsychologist.

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    37. Anthony Albanese on Q+A

    It’s a tricky time to be in Opposition, while we’re consumed by the pandemic and those leading us through it. Now, Labor’s leader has pledged to change tack and start providing an alternative. This week is a one-on-one special with the man who wants to be Prime Minister - Anthony Albanese. Also includes a musical performance by Sarah Blasko.

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    36. Budget Special

    Next week’s budget will be unlike any other. Australia's gross debt has now soared past a record-breaking $800 billion, and somehow the Government must support the economy and plan a recovery amidst a pandemic still throwing up unknowns. Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss how the Government is going to meet the challenge are: Naomi Simson, Founder of RedBalloon; Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation; Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer; Jane Halton, health expert and former head of Australia’s Finance Department; and Nicki Hutley, economist from Deloitte Access Economics.

  10. Q&A S13 E35 still E35

    35. Road to Recovery

    After the devastating impact of bushfires and COVID-19, what should our economic recovery plan look like? Where should our priorities lie when it comes to jobs and growth post-pandemic? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss this and more are: Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian; Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Mark Butler, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Marian Wilkinson, Investigative journalist and author, The Carbon Club; Yun Jiang, Editor, China Story blog at the Australian National University. Includes a musical performance from Alex the Astronaut.

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    34. US Election 2020: Four More Years?

    President Trump's handling of COVID-19 has been widely condemned and racial tensions have sparked protests in many American cities. Six weeks out from the election and polls suggest Democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading the race, but Trump has form when it comes to defying predictions. To discuss the upcoming election with Hamish Macdonald are: Kim Hoggard, Former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush; Barbara Heineback, Former First Lady White House Press Officer; Cole Brown, Author; John Ruddick, Author; and Kylie Morris, Journalist and former Washington D.C. correspondent.

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    33. The Age of Loneliness

    Loneliness is predicted to be the next public health epidemic of the 21st century. What sort of politics could make us feel more connected? Does technology bring us together or keep us apart? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these questions and more are: Gus Worland, Gotcha4Life Founder; Sarah Wilson, author and TV presenter; Hugh Mackay, psychologist and author; Michelle Lim, Scientific Chair, Ending Loneliness Together; and Rosemary Kayess, Associate Director, Disability Innovation Institute UNSW.

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    32. Border Wars

    The political battle over state borders is heating up. The Premiers are standing firm but the Prime Minister wants interstate travel to resume by Christmas. Hard border closures are helping contain COVID cases but have caused massive problems for business, health care workers and families in need of medical attention. So, who’s got the power when it counts? Are we getting the balance right when it comes to restricting free travel in the name of public health? To discuss this with Hamish Macdonald are: Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister; Kristina Keneally, Shadow Home Affairs Minister; Dr Omar Khorshid, Australian Medical Association President; Kim Rubenstein, legal scholar and citizenship expert; and Tania de Jong, social and business entrepreneur.

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    31. Panel of Wisdom

    This week Hamish Macdonald draws on the collective wisdom of some highly respected Australians. How do their life experiences shape what they take away from this COVID-19 crisis? Where do they think our focus should be right now? How do they imagine our future? How should we tackle the big issues facing the country at this time? Discussing these questions and more are: Kerry O'Brien, journalist and author; Jillian Broadbent, Chancellor, University of Wollongong and leading businesswoman; Colin Barnett, Former Premier of WA and Adjunct Professor at UWA; Ray Minniecon, pastor; and Ronni Kahn, CEO and Founder, OzHarvest.

  15. Q&A S13 E30 still E30

    30. Generation COVID

    Increasing numbers of young Australians are fearful for their future due to facing unemployment, underemployment, drained savings and superannuation accounts, bigger debts, a disrupted school life and serious mental health challenges. Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss the best way forward are: Scott Yung, Education entrepreneur; Ahmed Hassan, co-founder and Executive Director of Youth Activating Youth; Kate McBride, a farmer from Western NSW; and Hamani Tanginoa, University student and musician. Also includes a live cross to: Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Anika Wells, Labor MP for Lilley; and Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for WA.

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    29. Media and Misinformation

    The pandemic has fast turned Australia into two countries - the COVID states, and the COVID-free states, with border closures now a brutal necessity. So, how does Australia stay united? Also, it is vital we can trust our sources of news and information during a pandemic. Conspiracy theories, fake news and the influence of big tech are all under the microscope, as a new code comes into force requiring the digital giants to pay old media for news content. Will that solve the problems? Joining Hamish to discuss all of this are: Barnaby Joyce, Nationals Member for New England; Michelle Rowland, Shadow Communications Minister; Antoinette Lattouf, journalist and diversity advocate; Niki Savva, columnist and author; Ziggy Ramo, musician; and Sinead Boucher, Chief executive and owner of Stuff Ltd.

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    28. State of Disaster

    With stage 3 restrictions now in effect across the rest of Victoria, what is the impact for one of Australia's key states? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss this and more are: Tim Wilson, Victorian Liberal MP; Kimberley Kitching, Victorian Labor Senator; Dinesh Palipana, Emergency doctor and disability advocate; Michele O’Neil, ACTU President; and Paul Waterson, CEO, Australian Venue Co. Also joining the program: Killian Ashe, Psychiatrist, Royal Melbourne Hospital

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    27. The Frontline

    Hamish Macdonald is joined by a panel of frontline workers and medical experts leading the fight against COVID. On the panel are: Kerryn Phelps, Former AMA President and City of Sydney councillor; Lucy Morgan, Respiratory physician, Nepean Hospital; Vyom Sharma, General Practitioner; and Abbey Fistrovic, Clinical Nurse Specialist. With a live cross to: Andrew Laming, Liberal Member for Bowman, and Ged Kearney, Shadow Assistant Minister for Aged Care.

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    26. Fight Of Our Lives

    The pandemic has already taken a terrible economic toll and the recovery will take longer than first predicted. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says we are in the “fight of our lives”, with Australia recording the largest budget deficit in modern history. So who will benefit, who will lose out, and will it be enough to keep our hardest hit sectors going? On the panel to discuss this and more are: Bill Bowtell, Adjunct Professor, UNSW and Strategic Health Policy Adviser; Gigi Foster, economist, UNSW; George Megalogenis, author and journalist; Cassandra Goldie, CEO of Australian Council of Social Service; and Karen Soo, Executive Officer at the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce. With a live cross to: Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and Katy Gallagher, Shadow Minister for Finance.

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    25. Disrupted Recovery

    As life opens up for much of Australia, the two most populated states are battling to contain a growing number of COVID cases. Victoria is now cut off from all states, with several areas in complete lockdown, AFL teams are fleeing north and businesses facing loss upon loss. The Government says more financial help is on the way, but how long can the country afford this stop-start scenario? Joining Hamish to discuss this are: Sarah Henderson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Adam Bandt, Leader of the Australian Greens; Margy Osmond, CEO of the Tourism and Transport Forum; Jodie McVernon, Epidemiologist, Doherty Institute; and L-FRESH the LION, Hip Hop artist from south-west Sydney. Also includes a live cross to Michael Gunner, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

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    24. Julia Gillard on Q+A

    Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard joins Hamish Macdonald for a special Q+A live from Sydney. The only woman to hold the top job in Australia, she discusses her time as Prime Minister and how she is tackling the challenge of being an ex-PM.

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    23. Borders, Booze and the Big Spend on Defence

    In politics, the voters of Eden-Monaro are heading to the polls on Saturday in a by-election touted as a test of voter confidence in Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition leader Anthony Albanese in these uncertain economic times. Meanwhile, the arts and media have been rocked by claims of racism in institutions and on our screens, and new research suggests the coronavirus pandemic has seen a spike in alcohol consumption by Australian women. Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these topics and more are: Shaun Micallef, Television host; Brooke Boney, Today Show entertainment reporter; Christopher Pyne, Former Liberal MP; and Terri Butler, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water.

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    22. Saving the Arts and 'Brain Farts'

    Claims of sexual harassment have rocked the High Court, youth unemployment is skyrocketing and the cancel culture debate looks like going nowhere. All this against a backdrop of a serious COVID spike in Victoria. Joining guest host Virginia Trioli to discuss all this and more are: Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts; Bill Shorten, Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme; Katie Noonan, musician, producer, composer and artistic director; Yasmin Poole, writer and youth advocate; Sue Morphet, President, Chief Executive Women.

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    21. Australia: Secret State?

    Secrets, spies and hidden trials. How do we balance national security with your right to know? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss this and more are: Dennis Richardson, Former Director-General of ASIO; Nick Xenophon, Lawyer and former Senator; Annika Smethurst, News Corp journalist and AFP raid victim; Clinton Fernandes, National security analyst; and Jacinta Carroll, Counter-terrorism expert.

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    20. The Future of Sport

    Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss how the world of sport will deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are: Andrew Abdo, Interim NRL CEO; Brendon Gale, Richmond Football Club CEO; Tracey Holmes, Sports broadcaster and journalist; Bruce Djite, Director of Football, Adelaide United and former A-League player; and Sharni Layton, World Champion Australian Netballer and AFLW All-Australian.

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    19. Hard Truths

    In the wake of the international Black Lives Matter demonstrations and Australia's economy entering recession for the first time in 29 years, Hamish Macdonal chairs a discussion about racism and the government's response to the ongoing pandemic. On the panel are: Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer; Nakkiah Lui, Actor, Writer and Gamillaroi and Torres Strait Islander woman; Nyadol Nyuon, Commercial Litigator with Arnold Bloch Leibler and Community Advocate; and Meyne Wyatt, Wongutha-Yamatji man, raised in Kalgoorlie, writer and actor.

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    18. Our Energy Future

    The Federal Government has unveiled its roadmap for Australia's energy future, shifting focus from coal to gas. Will the new energy plan benefit all Australians now and into the future? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss this and more are: Matt Canavan, Queensland Nationals Senator; Zali Stegall, Independent MP for Warringah; Joel Fitzgibbon, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Resources; Zoe Whitton, Citibank and Investor Group on Climate Change; and Sophia Hamblin Wang, sustainability entrepreneur.

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    17. Australia Reimagined

    Hamish Macdonald chairs a discussion about how Australia's future could be reimagined in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Joining him on the panel to share their thoughts and ideas are: Lucy Turnbull, Former Lord Mayor of Sydney; Jordan Nguyen, engineer, futurist and broadcaster; Alan Finkel, Australia's Chief Scientist; Rae Johnston, Science and Technology Editor for NITV; and Genevieve Bell, anthropologist and AI specialist. Also joining the discussion are women's advocate, Georgie Dent and CEO of AIME, Jack Manning Bancroft.

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    16. Young and Free?

    Hamish Macdonald chairs a debate on the post-pandemic impact on young Australians. Will it be harder to find work, buy a home, get a degree? How will their way of life change? The young have paid a high economic price for this crisis, so has the time come to address the intergenerational debt? Joining Hamish to discuss these points and more are: Yael Stone, actor and climate advocate; Sophie Johnston, Youth Commissioner, National Youth Commission; Tim Fung, CEO and co-founder of Airtasker; Danielle Wood, economist at the Grattan Institute; and Innes Willox, CEO of the Australian Industry Group.

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    15. Q+A: The Premiers

    Joining Hamish Macdonald in the studio to discuss the easing of Australia's quarantine conditions are: Dan Andrews, Premier of Victoria, Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales, and Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland. Also includes a live performance by Marlon Williams.

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    14. The Post-COVID World Order

    Hamish Mcdonald chairs a debate on how the world will carry on after the coronavirus pandemic passes. Joining him to discuss this topic are: Dave Sharma, Liberal Member for Wentworth and Former Diplomat; Penny Wong, Shadow Foreign Minister; Michael Fullilove, Executive Director, Lowy Institute; and Elaine Pearson, Australia Director, Human Rights Watch. Also includes a pre-recorded interview with Nicholas Burns, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs during George W. Bush's presidency.

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    13. Education in the Age of COVID-19

    Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss the impact on the world of education during the current COVID-19 pandemic are: Nick Coatsworth, Deputy Chief Medical Officer; Lisa Jackson Pulver, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney; Mark Scott, Secretary, NSW Department of Education; Lian Davies, Principal, Whittlesea Secondary College; with a live cross to Dan Tehan, Minister for Education.

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    12. COVID-19: Where to Next?

    Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss what the future holds for Australians in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are: Nev Power, Executive Chairman of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission; Sally McManus, Australian Council of Trade Unions Secretary; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of The Ethics Centre; Gigi Foster, economist, UNSW; and Jodie McVernon, an epidemiologist at the Doherty Institute.

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    11. Surviving Lockdown

    Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss coping mechanisms for enduring the social isolation required during the coronavirus pandemic are: Matt Preston, food critic and author; Craig Foster, Refugee advocate and former Socceroos captain; Julie McCrossin, broadcaster and comedian; John Anderson, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia; and Christine Morgan, CEO of the National Mental Health Commission. Also includes a live cross to author and former teacher, Gabbie Stroud, and special appearances from Costa Georgiadis and The Wiggles.

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    10. Coronavirus: Stories from the Frontline

    Joining Hamish Macdonald in Sydney to discuss the latest developments surrounding the coronavirus and share their experiences dealing with the pandemic are: Dr Stephen Parnis, Emergency Doctor and Former AMA Vice President; Danielle Austin, Senior Nurse and Disaster Manager at St Vincent's Hospital; Dr Vyom Sharma, General Practitioner; Dr Lucy Morgan, Respiratory Physician, Nepean Hospital; Katie Allen, Liberal Member for Higgins; Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Health; and John Hall, President of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia. Also features a musical performance from G Flip.

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    9. Coronavirus: The Cost

    Joining Hamish Macdonald in Sydney to discuss the repercussions of the coronavirus on Australia are: Nicki Hutley, economist at Deloitte Access Economics; Matt Comyn, CEO and Managing Director of Commonwealth Bank; Jennifer Westacott, CEO of the Business Council of Australia; and Josh Pyke, singer/songwriter. Also answering some viewer questions is Michael Sukkar, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, and Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services.

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    8. Ask The Doctors

    As the coronavirus continues to dominate headlines, Hamish Macdonald presents an hour of topical debate from Sydney with a panel of medical professionals. Answering questions are: Dr Norman Swan, presenter, RN and Coronacast; Professor Sharon Lewin, a leading infectious diseases expert and Director of the Doherty Institute; and Professor Paul Kelly, Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Also features a musical performance by Bridie Connell and Tom Cardy.

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    7. The Corona Challenge: Are We Prepared?

    Hamish Macdonald hosts a special debate from Melbourne focussed on the coronavirus. Joining him on the panel to discuss this are: Richard Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care, Youth and Sport; Katy Gallagher, Shadow Minister for Finance; Bill Bowtell, Adjunct Professor, UNSW and Strategic Health Policy Adviser; Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, GP and former President of the AMA; Sam Mostyn, business and sustainability advisor.

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    6. Education - Are We Failing?

    Hamish Macdonald presents an hour of topical debate from Sydney where he discusses the current issues facing the Australian education system. Joining him to discuss the topic are: Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education; Adrian Piccoli, Director, Gonski Institute and former Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals; Eddie Woo, a high school Maths teacher and Internet sensation; John Collier, Principal of St Andrew's Cathedral School; and Vy Tran, Year 12 student from Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School.

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    5. The Australian Identity: Who Are We?

    Joining Hamish Macdonald in Melbourne to discuss what it means to be an Australian in the 21st century are: Nova Peris, Olympian and former politician; Tarang Chawla, writer and anti-violence campaigner; Marlee Silva, founder of the Indigenous female empowerment network "Tiddas 4 Tiddas"; and Lehmo, comedian and broadcaster.

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    4. Q+A on China - A Healthy Relationship?

    The Coronavirus has brought Australia's relationship with China into sharp focus. Hamish Macdonald examines the implications for our economy, region and community with: Wang Xining, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission, Chinese Embassy; Stan Grant, writer and journalist, who spent ten years reporting from China; Raina MacIntyre, Global Biosecurity head, Kirby Institute; Jason Yat-sen Li, investor and President of the Chinese Australian Forum; and Vicky Xu, journalist and researcher.

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    3. Trust

    Joining Hamish Macdonald in Melbourne to discuss the topic of trust are: Katie Allen, Liberal MP for Higgins; Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and the Future of Work; Jacqui Lambie, Independent Senator; Jack Manning Bancroft, Founder and CEO of Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience; and Simon McKeon, Investment banker and former Australian of the Year. Hamish also interviews Simon Longstaff of The Ethics Centre.

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    2. Climate Solutions

    Hamish Macdonald hosts a conversation on climate solutions. Joining him live in Melbourne to discuss how businesses and individuals are tackling the climate challenge are: Osher Günsberg, TV and radio host; Jennifer Westacott, Business Council of Australia CEO; Sophia Hamblin Wang, Sustainability entrepreneur; Matt Evans, chef and farmer; and Audrey Zibelman, Australian Energy Market Operator CEO. There is also a musical performance from Paul Kelly.

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    1. Q+A Bushfires Special

    The summer bushfires have shocked Australia and the world. Q+A returns with new host Hamish Macdonald for an important conversation in Queanbeyan about how these communities are recovering and what they want from our leaders. Joining him live from Bega are: Kristy McBain, Mayor of Bega Valley Shire; Andrew Constance, Member for Bega; Victor Steffensen, Indigenous fire practitioner; Cheryl McCarthy, Far South Coast Director, Surf Life Saving NSW; Michael Mann, renowned US climate scientist; and Jim Molan, Liberal Senator for NSW.

Season 14

2021 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

Q&A Season 14 release dates →
  1. Q&A S14 E24 still E24

    24. The Olympics and Opening Up

    Finale

    Joining guest host Virginia Trioli on the panel are: Libby Trickett, Olympic Gold Medallist; Russel Howcroft, broadcaster; David Gillespie, Regional Health Minister; Bill Shorten, Shadow Minister for the NDIS and Government Services; and Astrid Edwards, podcaster, teacher and disability advocate.

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    23. Dealing with Delta

    Joining guest host Virginia Trioli on the panel are: Marylouise McLaws, epidemiologist; Steve Price, radio broadcaster; Mukesh Haikerwal, GP and former President of the AMA; Meshel Laurie, podcaster and author; and Alison Pennington, economist, The Centre for Future Work.

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    22. The Ethics of Accountability

    Guest host David Speers leads discussions on the four-stage plan to lead Australia out of the COVID pandemic, fresh accusations of sexism and unwanted sexual advances in federal politics, plus the global issue of vaccine equity. Joining him on the panel are: Peter Singer, philosopher; Katie Allen, Liberal Member for Higgins; Malarndirri McCarthy, Labor Senator for Northern Territory; Santilla Chingaipe, journalist, filmmaker and author; and Cameron Stewart, Associate Editor of The Australian.

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    21. Vaccines: Supply and Demand

    When it comes to vaccinations, it seems Australia has fallen to the very last of all OECD countries, with only 4.75% of Australians vaccinated, as compared 45.76% in the United States. And with Brisbane on track to be named the official host of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, should the Tokyo Games go ahead next month. Joining Hamish on the panel are: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland; Jason Falinski, NSW Liberal MP; Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Infectious diseases expert; Stephen Duckett, Director of Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute; and Jennifer Hewett, National Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review.

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    20. Sydney Surge and Life on the Spectrum

    This week, Hamish Macdonald returns to the Q+A host chair and along with the panel takes a look at Sydney’s growing COVID cluster, disability, autism and the other big stories of the week.On the panel are: Jayden Evans, Love on the Spectrum participant and disability worker; Bill Bowtell, Adjunct Professor, UNSW and Strategic Health Policy Adviser; Marylouise McLaws, epidemiologist; Nicole Rogerson, CEO of Autism Awareness Australia; Hollie Hughes, Liberal Senator for NSW; and Andrew Leigh, Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury and Charities.

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    19. Boats, Boys Clubs and Businesses on the Brink

    As Melbourne slowly emerges from its fourth heartbreaking lockdown, what is the nation's view on job security and business confidence in the COVID recovery, plus the impact of Victoria’s recent devastating floods. Other topics include the latest developments in the plight of the Biloela Tamil family, allegations of misogyny in the Olympic swim team culture, and Israel’s new Prime Minister. Joining guest host David Speers on the panel are: Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services; Hana Assafiri, Businesswoman and social change agent; Susan Alberti, Businesswoman and philanthropist; and Tom Elliott, Radio broadcaster.

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    18. Health and Humanity

    As frustrated Victorians endure a fourth lockdown, businesses across the country are hurting; is it time we learnt to live with COVID long term? What risk are we prepared to live with? Plus a look at the trade war tensions between Australia and China. Joining Hamish on the panel are: Omar Khorshid, President, Australian Medical Association; Kamalini Lokuge, Epidemiologist, Australian National University; Peter Hartcher, Political Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age; Sally Scales, APY Art Centre Collective Regional Programs Coordinator and Uluru Statement Leadership; and Cameron Murray, Economist and Research Fellow.

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    17. Vaccine, Quarantine and Life Outside the Big Cities

    Q+A heads to Wollongong with guest host Stan Grant, looking at Victoria's COVID crisis, the challenges facing universities, plus what growing urban sprawl means for infrastructure, jobs and property prices for regional areas. On the panel are: Tim Wilson, Liberal MP for Goldstein; Stephen Jones, Labor MP for Whitlam; Diane Smith-Gander, National Chair, CEDA; Gordon Bradbery, Lord Mayor of Wollongong; and Lisa Jackson Pulver, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Strategy and Services, University of Sydney.

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    16. Trauma and Truth-Telling

    With the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas arriving at a ceasefire, how long will the peace last? Also, as Australia marks Reconciliation Week, what action needs to be taken to amplify the voices of and achieve better outcomes for First Nations people? And, with Health Minister Greg Hunt saying the government expects to have two million doses of Pfizer supplied each week from October, will it be enough to restore confidence in the vaccination program? Joining Hamish on the panel to discuss these questions are: Jennifer Robinson, Human Rights lawyer; Mitch Tambo, Singer and songwriter; Dave Sharma, Liberal Member for Wentworth; Ed Husic, Labor Member for Chifley; and Randa Abdel-Fattah, author and academic. Also includes a live musical performance from Mitch Tambo.

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    15. Barnaby Meets Lukenomics

    With Australia’s borders likely to remain closed until mid-2022, senior Government ministers are standing by the decision to keep the doors shut, despite internal party backlash. What will extended border closures mean for the country’s productivity? Despite the economy showing strong signs of recovery, the budget papers forecast a decade of deficits and debt, set to peak at almost $1 trillion in 2025. Will Australia ever see a surplus again? And as the situation escalates between Israelis and Palestinians on the Gaza strip, the panel discuss the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Middle East. Joining Hamish for this discussion are: Luke McGregor, comedian, writer and actor; Barnaby Joyce, Nationals Member for New England; Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, Committee for Economic Development of Australia; Tony Burke, Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations; and Lisa Jackson Pulver, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney.

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    14. Budget 2021 Special

    With the economy showing strong signs of recovery, the government is focusing on jobs and talking up its spending on aged care, infrastructure and childcare. It’s being touted as a “women’s budget”, but will the measures, including more funding for domestic violence prevention and women’s health, be enough to stave off the effects of the so-called “pink recession”? And will the Government’s cash splash safeguard the economy from the threat of more lockdowns and extended border closures? On the panel are: Jane Hume, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy; Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer; Larissa Waters, Greens Senator; Jacqui Lambie, Independent Senator; and Helen Haines, Independent Member for Indi.

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    13. Power and Control

    This week's discussion takes a look at housing affordability, childcare and the government’s big spend. Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel are: Alan Kohler, Finance journalist and Editor-in-Chief at The Eureka Report; Jess Hill, journalist and author of See What You Made Me Do; Fiona Martin, Liberal Member for Reid; Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services; and Bri Lee, lawyer and author of Eggshell Skull and Beauty. Includes a live performance from Julia Stone.

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    12. Diversity, Double Standards and Aussies Trapped Abroad

    As mass vaccination centres operate at a fraction of capacity, what does the government need to do to restore faith in its vaccination rollout? Also, the war of words over Australia’s hotel quarantine system is raging on, with some calling the system “faulty” and not fit for purpose. What is the future for this system? Joining Hamish to discuss these topics and more are: Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senate Leader; Courtney Act, performer and activist; Mark Butler, Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing; Parnell Palme McGuinness, Communications Consultant; and Hervé Lemahieu, Director of the Power and Diplomacy Program at the Lowy Institute.

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    11. Climate, Politics, and 'Fossil Fools'

    As more countries set ambitious targets to reduce emissions, Australia stands at a crossroads. After more than a decade of bickering on both sides of politics, is the country ready to put an end to its climate wars? The Prime Minister has signalled he's open to setting a net zero target by 2050 but how do you build a policy framework that can lead to the reduction of emissions, attract economic investment and keep energy costs down? And with work gathering pace on the draft report into The Voice to Parliament, we’ll look at the battle for Indigenous recognition. Joining Hamish to discuss these topics are: Malcolm Turnbull, Former Prime Minister; Narelda Jacobs, presenter, 10 News First and Studio 10; Keith Pitt, Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia; Sarah Hanson-Young, South Australian Greens Senator; and Andrew Liveris, Former CEO, The Dow Chemical Company.

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    10. It's Complicated: Vaccines, China, and Saying Sorry

    After new medical advice derailed the COVID vaccine rollout, how quickly can the Australian government get the program back on track? As Australia's relationship with China continues to sour over the fallout of its push for an international investigation into Covid-19, how can the relationship be repaired? Does having a trade relationship with China mean we have to stay silent on human rights issues? Joining Hamish to discuss these topics and more are: Norman Swan, Presenter RN and Coronacast; James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Katy Gallagher, Shadow Minister for Finance; Vicky Xu, journalist and researcher; and David Olsson, President, Australia China Business Council.

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    9. Vaccines, The Church, and the State of Politics

    The Federal Government’s so-called “women’s ministry” meets for the first time this week in an attempt to drive action when it comes to the treatment of women. Will it be enough to turn the Prime Minister’s fortune around? The Government is also trying to turn around its vaccine rollout, as it fails to reach its targets; what can be done to accelerate and restore confidence in the process? And, as another Indigenous Australian died in custody this week, how do Australians turn the tide against Indigenous disadvantage and stop First Nations people dying in prison? Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel to discuss these topics are: Trent Zimmerman, Liberal Member for North Sydney; Anika Wells, Labor Member for Lilley; Martyn Iles, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby; Antoinette Lattouf, journalist, diversity advocate, and author; and Teela Reid, Wiradjuri/Wailwan, lawyer. With a live performance from singer-songwriter Robbie Miller.

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    8. Fixing The Future

    COVID is giving us a chance to reset, but already we’re seeing a toxic form of vaccine nationalism take hold, in which unequal access to vaccines is leaving some countries out in the cold. So how do we design a more equal world? Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel are: Stan Grant, journalist and author; Bruce Pascoe, author; Sam Mostyn, President, Chief Executive Women; Gigi Foster, Economist, UNSW; Adam Creighton, Economics editor, The Australian. Also joining the conversation is Thomas Piketty, Internationally renowned economist. Also includes a live musical performance by Dami Im.

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    7. Consent

    This week, students, parents, experts and educators take a frank look at the vexed issue of consent, how men can help change the power imbalance and what needs to be done to combat the cultures of violence and silence that threaten the daily lives of Australian girls and women. Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel are: Yumi Stynes, Broadcaster and author, Welcome to Consent; Briony Scott, Principal, Wenona School; Michael Salter, Associate Professor of Criminology, UNSW; Yasmin Poole, 2021 Youth Influencer of the Year; and Joe Williams, Former NRL player and mental health advocate.

  19. Q&A S14 E6 still E6

    6. On The Rebound

    Australia's economic rebound: who is leaping ahead and who is falling behind? Plus Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview, Australia's trade relationship with China, and is it time to rethink COVID border restrictions? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss this and more are: Zed Seselja, Minister for International Development and the Pacific; Kristina Keneally, Shadow Home Affairs Minister; Fiona Simson, President, National Farmers’ Federation; Gareth Parker, Breakfast host, 6PR Perth; Kim Rubenstein, Legal scholar and citizenship expert.

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    5. All About Women

    With the Brittany Higgins scandal and growing number of sexual assault claims engulfing the Federal parliament, Q+A brings together a diverse panel of women to discuss gender, justice, and equality. How far has feminism brought us and what is the role of men in ending the power imbalance? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these questions and more are: Isabel Allende, Internationally acclaimed author and feminist; Susan McDonald, Queensland National Party Senator; Anne Aly, WA Labor MP; Samantha Maiden, National Political Editor; Dhanya Mani, Lawyer and former NSW Liberal Party staffer; and Kate Crawford, Academic and leading artificial intelligence expert; with a live performance from Somalian poet Hani Abdile.

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    4. Spotlight on Aged Care

    On the eve of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Q+A asks is Australia failing its older citizens? The pandemic has exposed nightmare stories of neglect for those in aged care. What needs to change and are there alternative models for aged care we should be exploring? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss the topic are: Katie Allen, Liberal Member for Higgins; Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services; Mike Baird, CEO of HammondCare and Former NSW Premier; Jane Halton, Health expert and former head of Australia’s Finance Department; and Joseph Ibrahim, Professor at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University.

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    3. Bargaining with Big Tech

    The tech giants have threatened to pull their services from Australia if the Government goes ahead with new laws forcing them to pay media outlets for their news content. Should governments reign in the might of the tech sector? Will the proposed Media Code support traditional news media outlets? Has the spread of conspiracies and online extremism corrupted our democracies and how much is big tech to blame? And what would life without Google look like? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss these questions and more are: Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts; Michelle Rowland, Shadow Communications Minister; Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner; Lydia Khalil, International security expert; and Hal Crawford, Media consultant and former news director.

  23. Q&A S14 E2 still E2

    2. Q+A on Vaccines: What do you want to know?

    It could be the most powerful weapon in the fight against COVID-19: A vaccine. So when will it be available? Who will get priority and how will it change the way Australians live, work and travel? Is the national strategy the right one? Joining Hamish to discuss these points and more are: Nick Coatsworth, Federal Government infectious diseases advisor; Sharon Lewin, Leading infectious diseases expert and Director of the Doherty Institute; Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Associate director, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering; and Tony Blakely, Epidemiologist, University of Melbourne.

  24. Q&A S14 E1 still E1

    1. Calling It Out

    Kicking off the new series in its new timeslot, Hamish Macdonald chairs a debate that asks how the new Biden presidency will affect Australia, if the debate surrounding Australia Day has affected race relations, and whether the vaccine brawls erupting in Europe will disrupt the Australian rollout. Joining him to discuss these questions and more are: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year; Alexander Downer, Former Liberal Foreign Affairs Minister; Warren Mundine, Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation; Shane Fitzsimmons, Former NSW RFS Commissioner; and Tanya Hosch, Social inclusion advocate.

Cast & crew

  • James McGrath

    James McGrath

    Self - Panellist

  • Jordan B. Peterson

    Jordan B. Peterson

    Self - Panellist

  • Roxane Gay

    Roxane Gay

    Self - Panellist

  • Craig Laundy

    Craig Laundy

    Self - Panellist

  • Teena McQueen

    Teena McQueen

    Self - Panellist

  • Stephen Mayne

    Self - Panellist

  • Megan Purcell

    Self - Panellist

  • Bernard-Henri Lévy

    Bernard-Henri Lévy

    Self - Panellist

  • Mehreen Faruqi

    Mehreen Faruqi

    Self - Panellist

  • Catherine McGregor

    Catherine McGregor

    Self - Panellist

  • Jane Goodall

    Jane Goodall

    Self - Panellist

  • Yánis Varoufákis

    Yánis Varoufákis

    Self - Panellist

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Self - Panellist

  • Andrew Neil

    Andrew Neil

    Self - Panellist

  • Nigel Kennedy

    Self - Panellist

  • Van Badham

    Van Badham

    Self - Panellist

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