As the Prime Minister struggles to gain full consensus on his plans to open up Australia before Christmas, ongoing border closures remain contentious.
There’s no doubt they’ve helped contain Covid cases, but the pain for business, health care workers and families in need of medical attention is growing. Thousands of Australians also remain stranded overseas, faced with a cap on international arrivals, soaring ticket prices and quarantine costs.
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?
Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel:
Michael McCormack, Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister
Kristina Keneally, Shadow Home Affairs Minister – Sydney
Dr Omar Khorshid, President AMA – from Perth
Kim Rubenstein, legal scholar and citizenship expert – Sydney
Tania de Jong, social and business entrepreneur – Sydney
The show will close with a live performance from 17 yo Australian Evie Irie performing her latest song “Little More Love”.
Read more about our panelists here
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