Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a four-stage plan to lead us out of the COVID pandemic, but without any clear targets or timelines attached, how effective will it be?
Meanwhile, the Coalition Government faces fresh accusations of sexism from former Liberal MP Julia Banks who alleges she was subjected to an unwanted sexual advance at work from a cabinet minister.
And a recent report shows the Government splashed $660 million on car parks, overwhemingly located in Liberal seats in the lead up to the last election. Is this worse than the so-called ‘sports rorts’ affair?
Plus, with world renowned ethicist Peter Singer on the panel, we’ll take a look at the global issue of vaccine equity, and Singer’s new Journal of Controversial Ideas – in which authors have the option of publishing under a pseudonym. Will this create a safe space for bold ideas, or simply enable shirking of accountability?
This week, Q+A will be live from Melbourne with returning guest host David Speers.
Joining David on the panel this week:
Peter Singer
Philosopher
Peter Singer’s work on ethics and altruism has led to journalists labelling him as the “world’s most influential living philosopher”.
Katie Allen
Liberal Member for Higgins
Katie Allen is the Federal Member for Higgins in Melbourne’s inner east. She has lived in Higgins for 40 years after growing up in Albury NSW.
Malarndirri McCarthy
Labor Senator for Northern Territory
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy is Labor Senator for the Northern Territory and a Yanyuwa woman from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory.
Santilla Chingaipe
Journalist, filmmaker and author
Santilla Chingaipe is a journalist, filmmaker and author, whose work explores colonialism, slavery and post-colonial migration.
Cameron Stewart
Associate Editor of The Australian
Cameron Stewart is an Associate Editor of The Australian. He was previously The Australian’s Washington correspondent, covering the Donald Trump era from late 2016 to early 2021.
