This week on Q+A – On the World Stage. All eyes have been on Glasgow as world leaders met at the COP26 climate summit.
The Glasgow talks have been described as the “last best hope for the world to get its act together” to prevent a climate catastrophe. Prime Minister Scott Morrison attended, but Australia still faces strong criticism over its net zero climate plan, particularly from Pacific nations. What has Glasgow achieved and where to now for Australian climate policy?
Meanwhile, diplomatic relations with France are at an all -time low, with French President Emmanuel Macron accusing the Prime Minister of lying, and Scott Morrison leaking private texts between the two leaders to the media. How do we repair this major schism, and what is the impact on our relationship with America and international reputation?
And as diplomatic tensions boil over in Europe, Australians back home are finally reuniting with friends and family with the arrival of the first quarantine-free international flights into the country since March 2020. However, the new freedoms haven’t been extended to temporary visa holders, leaving many others in limbo.
Joining Virginia Trioli on the panel:
Matt Kean
NSW Treasurer
Matt Kean is the Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment in the New South Wales State government.
Adam Bandt
Leader of the Australian Greens
Adam Bandt is the Leader of the Australian Greens and the Federal Member for Melbourne.
Blair Palese
Managing Editor, Climate & Capital Media
Blair Palese is managing director and global climate editor at Climate & Capital Media working to inform and connect investors, entrepreneurs and innovators on climate change solutions and opportunities.
Greg Sheridan
Foreign Editor, The Australian
Greg Sheridan is The Australian newspaper’s foreign editor and is one of Australia’s most respected and influential analysts of domestic and international politics.
Kavita Naidu
International climate justice lawyer
Kavita Naidu is an international human rights lawyer who specialises in climate change, criminal and refugee law.
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