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Q+A is giving Australia a check-up - and we're taking your temperature. Our healthcare system has been called one of the best and most accessible in the world but there are gaping holes in the public sphere and growing costs.

Five days out from the Queensland Election, Q+A is in Brisbane to answer your questions on housing, health, Labor's cut-price public transport, power bill discounts and free school lunches and the LNP's tough-on-crime pitch.

Q+A is in Newcastle, a traditional blue-collar town in the middle of major economic transition. Patricia Karvelas and the panel discuss issues including jobs and manufacturing, defense, energy, nuclear and the economy.

A roof over our head is a basic right that's become one of the greatest social and public policy challenges of our times. A crippling shortage of housing in Australia, falling behind ambitious build targets and soaring rents.Panellists:Minister for Housing & Homelessness Clare O'Neil,Shadow Minister for Housing & Homelessness Michael Sukkar,Grattan Institute CEO Aruna Sathanapally andFinance journalist & commentator Alan Kohler

Q+A is in Dandenong, a vibrant cross-section of Australia in Melbourne's outer south-east. Our panel of political players, commentators and community representatives debate the economy, immigration, multiculturalism and the issues that matter to locals.Guest: Julian Hill, Zoe McKenzie, Nyadol Nyuon, Jon Faine, Maria Thattil

Popularism is on the rise globally. Rioting in the UK, a US election like never before and Australians feel their voices aren't being heard. What can leaders do to strengthen democracy and win back our attention and trust?

The connectedness and convenience of technology has come at a cost: personal data leaks, financial scams, sexploitation and revenge porn, a tide of disinformation, hate speech, bullying and social media harm. But is censorship the answer - or even possible? How do we stay safe online?Panellists:Julie Inman Grant:  Australia's eSafety Commissioner, leading the world's first government regulatory agency committed to keeping its citizens safer online.Josh Szeps: Broadcaster & Journalist and one of Australia's most influential and innovative interviewers. Frances Haugen: Data scientist and social media accountability advocate.Sam Perry: Sports writer, presenter, and founder of The Grade Cricketer - an Australian digital media venture with a satirical take on cricket across the globe.Alice Dawkins: Executive Director of Reset.Tech Australia.

Q+A is back and we're on the road in Queanbeyan with a power panel of politicians, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and leading business journalist to take questions on cost of living, competition and the future of capitalism.

Amid war, displacement, disinformation and rising hate, fragile democracies are being tested - with big ramifications for Australia. How billions of voters in India, the US and UK could reshape the world.Panellists:Kim Hoggard: Former senior Republican White House stafferNick Bryant: Author & former BBC correspondentJennifer Robinson: Human rights lawyer & barristerJonathan Biggins: Actor, writer & satiristParnell Palme McGuinness: Policy strategist & commentator

The Middle East and Ukraine are locked in protracted wars; The US, UK and India face elections; millions of displaced people have created a global refugee crisis. Cohesion is fraying. A panel of big thinkers make sense of it. Panellists:Julian Borger: World Affairs Editor, The GuardianDeborah Cheetham Fraillon: Soprano, composer & human rights advocateAbdulrazak Gurnah: Author & AcademicAlisa Sopova: Journalist and an AnthropologistMaher Mughrabi: Features Editor, The Age

Jim Chalmers faces his own constituents in a special Q+A from Logan. Amid a cost-of-living crisis and global economic turmoil - with an election due within a year - what does Logan make of the Treasurer's economic management?Pannellist:Jim Chalmers: Federal Treasure and member Member for Rankin in the House of Representatives.

Ahead of the Budget we discuss spending priorities, a fairer, more sustainable tax system, and how we can seize new opportunities to rebuild the economy to deliver better services, higher productivity and future wealth. Panellists:Allegra Spender: Independent member for Wentworth, NSWDavid Pocock: Independent Senator for ACTMatt Kean: NSW Shadow Minister for HealthJanine Perrett: Broadcaster & journalistKos Samaras: Political strategist

What's the future of work? From WFH to hybrid working, how will technological advances & the rise of AI further disrupt jobs? What are Australia's labour advantages as an unstable world threatens international supply chains?Panellists:Tony Burke: Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations and Minister for the ArtsPaul Fletcher: Shadow Minister for Science, Arts, Government Services and the Digital EconomySally McManus: Secretary, ACTUDominic Price: Work Futurist, AtlassianCarolyn Creswell: Founder & CEO, Carman's Kitchen

The crimes that shocked a nation - and the big conversations they've stoked on extremism, justice, community cohesion and social media. From Elon v takedown orders, to gendered violence, nuclear energy and a doping scandal. Panellists:Murray Watt: Minister for Emergency Management & AgricultureBridget McKenzie: Nationals Senate LeaderMark Speakman: NSW Leader of the OppositionTracey Holmes: Sports Broadcaster and JournalistJon Owen: Pastor & CEO, Wayside Chapel 

Has the great housing dream become a nightmare? Supply is falling behind demand, inflating a red-hot market. How do we boost affordability and accelerate construction? Are we ready for the big shifts coming to our suburbs?Panellists:Andrew Leigh: Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities & Treasury,Andrew Bragg: Shadow Assistant Minister for Home Ownership,Max Chandler-Mather: Greens Spokesperson on Housing & Homelessness,Rose Jackson: NSW Minister for Housing & Homelessness,Catherine Liddle: Chief Executive, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children,Cameron Murray: Economist & author

Artificial intelligence has moved from sci-fi fantasy to everyday use in facial recognition, deepfakes and ChatGPT to fake royals, social media spying, nuclear energy and a growing AI army - how will science remake our world?PanellistsBrian Greene: Physicist & best-selling author,Cathy Foley: Australia's Chief Scientist,Jessie Stephens: Author & Mamamia Executive Editor,Gus McLachlan: Retired Army major general,Nadia Lee: ThatsMyFace CEO & ethical AI advocate

Who is the new economy really working for? What does the future hold? A panel of financial heavy-hitters and commentators join political leaders to discuss market power, rampant inflation, cost of living and a 'soft landing'. Panellists:Ed Husic: Minister for Industry & Science,Jacqui Lambie: Senator for Tasmania,Yanis Varoufakis: Economist, academic & author,Stephanie Kelton: Author & professor of economics and public policy,Joe Aston: Journalist & author

With how we vote, live and work in a state of flux, can we come together in volatile times? The panel discuss accusations from ASIO of traitorous activity by a retired politician, Gaza ceasefire negotiations plus the economy.Panellists:Senator Katy Gallagher: Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service,Keith Wolahan: Liberal MP for Menzies,Nathan Thrall: Author & journalist,Jamal Rifi: Doctor & community leader,Sabine Wolff: Communications advisor & analyst

Q+A puts a focus on global issues with a panel of big thinkers. In a year of crucial elections around the world, the existential threat of climate change and increasing global volatility - what does it all mean for Australia? Panellists:Former Prime Minister of Australia: Malcolm Turnbull,Writer & Social Analyst: Rebecca Huntley,British Historian, Academic & Writer: Peter Frankopan,Ukraine Democracy Initiative co-founder & University of Technology Sydney academic: Olga Oleinikova,Chair of Social Work and Policy Studies, The University of Sydney: Jioji Ravulo

Q+A returns to ask who can you trust? Can you trust your supermarket? What about your bank? With cost-of-living pressures and major conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, do you trust our politicians to make a difference?Panellists:Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians & Indigenous Health: Malarndirri McCarthy,Liberal Member for Berowra: Julian Leeser,Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Journalist: Geraldine Brooks,Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist for the Financial Times: Gideon Rachman, andTennis Champion-Turned-Broadcaster: Jelena Dokic

This week on Q+A… charting the future of science and technology. We'll take a glimpse at what's to come – from artificial intelligence to outer space, quantum physics to scientific breakthroughs… and what they mean for us.From the classroom to the boardroom, AI is being integrated into our ways of working. How will this impact the next generation? With generative systems advancing rapidly, what does that mean for education, health and defence? Will machines start to do the thinking for us?With the world facing turbulent and uncertain times, from war to climate change and economic fragility, what role does innovation play in addressing these wicked problems? And are we doing enough in Australia to support the kind of bold ideas we need to help solve them?We're bringing together a panel of big thinkers to unpack these thorny issues – and inspire us with what's possible.Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Doug Hilton, CSIRO Chief ExecutiveCatriona Wallace, Founder, Responsible Metaverse AllianceToby Walsh, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, UNSWAngharad Yeo, Science & Technology JournalistMichael Biercuk, CEO, Q-CTRL and Professor at University of Sydney

This week on Q+A… Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to Washington DC, as tensions soar in the Middle East and Israel prepares for a ground offensive in Gaza. Climate, nuclear submarines and global security are on the agenda, while the PM has also confirmed Australia's support for Israel, saying responsibility for what is happening now "rests firmly with Hamas".World leaders have been meeting with the Israeli PM in Tel Aviv as the conflict escalates, with Joe Biden urging Israel not to be "consumed" by its rage in responding to the attack by Hamas, while also making the case for billions more in aid to Israel and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UN has called for a ceasefire to address the "human catastrophe" unfolding. How will the world respond to this crisis?Here at home, the cost-of-living crunch remains the top focus for many Australians as they struggle to pay the bills. With a summer of blackouts looming and power bills set to soar, does this mean our climate battle takes a back seat to more immediate concerns?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Sydney:Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Defence, Veterans Affairs & the RepublicAdam Bandt, Leader of the Australian GreensKeith Pitt, Nationals Member for HinklerLarissa Baldwin-Roberts, GetUp CEODr Rodger Shanahan, Middle East analyst

This week on Q+A… Australia after the referendum. On Saturday the nation voted not to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. So what comes next? And what does it mean for First Nations people?Meanwhile, the eyes of the world are on the Middle East, as Israel strikes back against the deadly attacks by Hamas, vowing that Gaza "will never return to what it was". With a ground offensive looming, it's feared the conflict could leader to a wider war in the region. What do the coming weeks hold?And a win for quiet diplomacy, with journalist Cheng Lei back home in Australia after three years' detention in China. Her release comes ahead of the PM's visit to Beijing and has been celebrated as "a moment of sunshine for all Australians". Does this herald a further easing of tensions with China?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Alexander Downer, Former Foreign Affairs Minister Patrick Gorman, Assistant Minister to the Prime MinisterJames McGrath, Liberal Senator for QueenslandDee Madigan, Creative Director & AuthorLidia Thorpe, Independent Senator for Victoria: was supposed to appear but pulled out at the last minute.

This week Q+A hits the road, broadcasting live from Adelaide. With just days to go until the nation decides on the Voice to Parliament referendum, Q+A heads to South Australia, where Yes and No campaigners have been focusing much of their effort. With early voting an increasingly popular option, is there enough time for each side to make their case?South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will be among those taking your questions… what are the most pressing issues that the state faces? Adelaide has the nation's lowest vacancy rates and rising house prices – are granny flats the next frontier to ease the squeeze?Hospitals across SA are under pressure and like the rest of the nation, getting access to a GP is a struggle. The problem is more acute in remote and regional areas… what more can be done to get these communities the vital services they need?Meanwhile, a reprieve for mortgage holders from the new Reserve Bank governor, with rates remaining on hold… for now. But Michele Bullock isn't ruling out future increases to combat inflation. Are Australians in for more cost-of-living pain?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Adelaide:Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians James Stevens, Liberal member for Sturt Sally Scales, Uluru Dialogue Leadership & APY Artist Natasha Wanganeen, Actor & Proud Kaurna Narungga Ngarrindjeri & Nyoongar woman

This week on Q+A… a country in flux. The day when Australians vote on whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution is fast approaching. And whether the referendum succeeds or fails, our nation will be a different place. Can the divisions that have emerged during this bruising debate be bridged?Meanwhile, inflation has ticked up again this month. Will that force the hand of the Reserve Bank Board at its upcoming meeting? And Qantas is again in the spotlight, with chair and chief executive fronting a Senate inquiry into the Qatar Airways decision. Will Australians finally get the full story?And a shock resignation from Victoria's long-serving premier, Daniel Andrews, has highlighted the pressures and all-consuming nature of public life. Do we ask too much of our leaders?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians & Indigenous Health Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Immigration & Citizenship Noel Pearson, Founder of Cape York InstitutePia Miranda, Author & ActorWesley Aird, Director, Centre for Indigenous Training

This week on Q+A… power and influence – who has it, who wields it and how it's used to make change. As Rupert Murdoch announces he's stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, handing the reins to son Lachlan – we'll look at the media mogul's impact over a seven-decade career. The Australian-born billionaire is often credited with making and breaking governments – so where next for his empire?Meanwhile, the federal government is set to hold an inquiry into the COVID-19 response, but the PM is already under fire for excluding state and territory decisions from the investigation. Australians saw the extraordinary power exercised by the states during the pandemic – but without examining lockdowns and border closures, will the inquiry go far enough?And as referendum day on a Voice to Parliament approaches, the debate is heating up. Both Yes and No camps are putting their message to Australians – how effective are their campaigns?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Madeleine West, Author & Child Protection AdvocatePeter Khalil, Chair of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence & SecurityPaul Scarr, Liberal Senator for QueenslandLarissa Baldwin-Roberts, CEO, GetUpTom Elliott, Broadcaster & 3AW Drive Host

This week on Q+A… tackling Australia's energy crisis. The nation's biggest cities are at risk of rolling blackouts this summer, and the regulator is warning of a bleak decade of power outages to come. As temperatures rise and coal power plants close – how will our leaders ensure we can keep the lights on?The return of El Niño is set to bring hotter days and lower winds, putting more pressure on an already strained system as people try to keep cool. Delays and cost blowouts for projects like Snowy Hydro 2.0 – along with a slowdown in clean energy investment approvals – have heightened concerns about the transition to renewables. Do we need to look at more radical solutions?Meanwhile, the turbulence for Qantas continues after the High Court found it illegally sacked 1,700 workers at the height of the pandemic. With a Senate inquiry set to begin – will the government be forced to come clean about the controversial Qatar Airways decision?And Labor has finally got its headline housing bill over the line – but questions remain about when and where the new homes will be built. How soon will the work beginJoining David Speers on the panel live in Sydney:Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change & EnergyTed O'Brien, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & EnergyAllegra Spender, Independent Member for WentworthNicki Hutley, Independent EconomistWill Shackel, Founder of Nuclear for Australia

This week on Q+A… beleaguered Qantas chief Alan Joyce's abrupt departure hasn't halted the turbulence for the flying kangaroo, with the airline's board facing increased pressure over Joyce's tarnished legacy and growing calls to return JobKeeper funds. Can new CEO Vanessa Hudson turn the airline's fortunes around?Meanwhile, the PM's been stuck with the baggage of the storm and is facing a Senate inquiry over his government's Qatar decision. Anthony Albanese has jetted out for a series of international talks and confirmed he'll visit China in the coming months, the first PM in seven years to make an official visit to the country after accepting President Xi's invitation.Here at home, outgoing Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has given borrowers an interest rate reprieve, but warns that there may be more hikes ahead to curb inflation. How will new RBA chief Michele Bullock approach the challenges ahead?And as Australia prepares for a long, hot summer – how ready are we for what lies ahead?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Sydney:Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture & Emergency ManagementKevin Hogan, Shadow Minister for Trade & TourismKylea Tink, Independent Member for North SydneyBarry O'Farrell, Former High Commissioner to IndiaYasmin Poole, Writer & Youth Advocate

This week on Q+A… voting on the Voice. The Prime Minister has finally named the date for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament – the first bid to change the Constitution in more than two decades.As October 14 approaches, each side is ramping up its campaign and appealing to people's emotions. Can Australians unpack the rhetoric to make an informed decision? Whose argument is cutting through? And which generation is likely to swing the vote?Meanwhile, parliament returns for another sitting week. Industrial relations reform is on the agenda as Labor looks to close "loopholes" in the system. But what will the new laws mean for small business?And the pressure on Qantas keeps growing with the consumer watchdog launching legal action over "ghost flights". How much longer will the flying kangaroo be a protected species?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for Health & Aged Care Andrew McKellar, CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, Lawyer & Human Rights Advocate Darcy McGauley-Bartlett, 2023 Victorian Young Australian of the YearFreya Leach, Director of Youth Policy, Menzies Research Centre

This week on Q+A… Jana Pittman joins the panel. A doctor, author and athlete who's competed at both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games, Jana's focus is now squarely on women's health and stopping the stigma.It comes as the latest snapshot of Australia shows the cost of health and aged care will soar over the next 40 years. We are facing some big challenges, including four decades of a budget in the red – but the government has ruled out sweeping tax reform.So where should we be spending and who is going to pay for it?And cost-of-living pressures continue to be a thorn in the government's side. First-term MPs Gordon Reid and Aaron Violi are from different sides of politics and different parts of the country, yet have an unlikely friendship. What are their constituents calling for most urgently?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Sydney:Jana Pittman, Olympian, Doctor & Author Danielle Wood, CEO of the Grattan Institute Gordon Reid, Labor Member for RobertsonAaron Violi, Liberal Member for Casey Jessie Stephens, Author & Editor at Mamamia

This week on Q+A… art meets politics, with a special live performance from iconic singer-songwriter Tina Arena to close the show.For many creatives, the personal is very much political… how do artists use their platforms to make change? And what more could the government do to ensure gig workers are supported?Job insecurity is a reality for many Australians, so do the proposed industrial relations reforms go far enough? What will it mean for regional businesses who rely on seasonal workers?The Prime Minister is spruiking Labor's economic credentials at the party's national conference, but could a possible recession put a dent in his hopes for a second termMeanwhile, there's no solution in sight to the housing stalemate. What will Labor do to get its legislation over the line?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel:Tony Burke, Minister for the Arts, Employment & Workplace RelationsSam Birrell, Nationals Member for NichollsZoe Daniel, Independent Member for GoldsteinHannah Diviney, Author, Disability Advocate and ActressGeorge Gittoes, Artist and Filmmaker

This week on Q+A… we head to infinity and beyond with some of our brightest minds. What will the future look like? How will artificial intelligence change the world as we know it? And are there other forms of life beyond our solar system?As the world becomes ever more complex – how can innovation help us find solutions to some of the wicked problems we face? Has there been an erosion of trust in science since the pandemic? Are we preparing the next generation of scientists for the environment and dilemmas they are inheriting?Deadly wildfires have ripped through the Hawaiian island of Maui, fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane. In what's been dubbed the "era of global boiling", is this our devastating new normal? What can scientists do to protect future generations?In National Science Week, our panel will also explore issues of equality and gender and whether science is sexist, why space exploration matters and how we get more young people – particularly from regional and remote communities – engaged in STEM.Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Sydney:Angela Saini, Award-winning Science Journalist & Author Cathy Foley, Australia's Chief Scientist Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sydney Meganne Christian, European Space Agency Reserve Astronaut Adam Spencer, Maths geek, Bestselling Author & Comedian

This week Q+A is heading to North-East Arnhem Land for a special episode from the Garma Festival, Australia's largest Indigenous cultural gathering. Australia is at a pivotal moment in its history, as the nation decides together whether Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be recognised within the Constitution and heard through a Voice to Parliament.The festival's theme this year is "djambatj", meaning a perfect moment in time when the balance of the world is in order. It's a vision that organisers say was embodied by Garma's former chairman Yunupingu, who will be honoured and remembered at this year's event.After a bruising week in parliament and with polls showing that the referendum is facing a challenge to succeed, the PM is facing a battle ahead as polling day approaches. Festival chair Djawa Yunupingu says now is a moment in time that offers the promise of a new world. "One way or another, the nation will change," he says. What will Australia look like after the crucial vote?Presented by guest host Dan Bourchier, Q+A will speak to Indigenous leaders and discuss issues facing their community and will feature a music performance by King Stingray.Joining Dan Bourchier at Garma:Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians & Indigenous HealthMarcia Langton, Professor of Australian Indigenous StudiesMerrki Ganambarr-Stubbs, Yolŋu Elder and Co-principal of Yirrkala Community SchoolBen Abbatangelo, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk journalist & writerTaylah Gray, Proud Wiradjuri woman and lawyer

This week on Q+A… housing stoush… the PM has raised the stakes in his battle with the Greens over the stalled $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, with the bill set to be reintroduced to parliament when it returns after the winter break. Anthony Albanese says it's "absurd" that the Greens are blocking the legislation – but will they step back from their demands and pass the contentious bill?The fresh battle comes as millions of Australians wait nervously for the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision, with economists split on whether we're in for another rise. Inflation has come in lower than expected, but will that mean a reprieve for households struggling to cope?The Treasurer is forecasting a record surplus of $20 billion … so will this lead to any more cost-of-living relief? The Coalition and the Greens have very different opinions on how the government should spend the windfall. Where do you think the money should go?Meanwhile, the news isn't getting better for renters competing to put a roof over their heads. With rental price rises at their highest level for more than a decade, a new study reveals that many younger Australians will be forever locked out of home ownership. How do we solve the housing crisis?And as the fallout from the devastating tax leaks scandal continues, will PwC's disgrace lead to any real change? Or will one of the other big four consulting firms take advantage of its rival's downfall?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Luke McGregor, Writer, actor & comedianKaty Gallagher, Minister for Finance & Minister for WomenDean Smith, Liberal Senator for WABarbara Pocock, Greens Senator for SAJahin Tanvir, CEO, Australian School of Entrepreneurship

As the cost-of-living crisis bites, cash-strapped Australians are bracing for yet another interest rate hike after stronger-than-expected job figures. It comes as the government names its new Reserve Bank chief… Michele Bullock has some difficult waters to navigate – so how will she tackle Australia's economic woes?The UK's Minister for Armed Forces is in Australia and joins the panel. AUKUS has been in the spotlight here, but with the Conservative government in Britain under pressure over high inflation, immigration and its merry-go-round of leaders, is it further down the UK's list of priorities?Meanwhile, the Yes and No camps have laid out their arguments over the Voice to Parliament referendum, but with the nation seemingly divided over the issue, how can we possibly have the respectful debate that many are calling for?And is it game over for big sporting events? Victoria's bombshell decision to dump the 2026 Commonwealth Games has drawn both scorn and praise, with Premier Dan Andrews saying it's now out of his state's price range. Amid claims that this will damage Victoria's reputation internationally, in the midst of a slowing economy just how much should taxpayers be expected to pay for elite sport competitions?Joining Patricia Karvelas in Melbourne for all this plus news of the week:James Heappey, UK Minister for Armed ForcesRachel Perkins, FilmmakerPat Gorman, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister & Assistant Minister for the Public ServiceBarnaby Joyce, Nationals member for New EnglandKate Chaney, Independent member for Curtin

This week on Q+A… a grubby week in politics as parliament's toxic environment is again in the spotlight. Amid fresh abuse claims, a party room banishment and relentless questions in the senate about transparency and whether a minister misled parliament – it seems the much-vaunted culture change in Canberra is little but a distant memory. Is this just the new political normal?Meanwhile… the NDIS, 10 years on. The revolutionary scheme changed the lives of millions of Australians living with disability – but a decade later, how well is it working for those who need it most? Amid criticisms of cost blowouts and dodgy providers, what will it take to make the program sustainable for the long term – and ensure it provides the critical support participants rely on?The government insists it can find $74 billion in savings from the NDIS over the next 10 years while "improving the participant experience", but with a major review of the scheme not due to hand down its findings until October – is Labor acting too hastily?And just what is the issue with drag storytime? Councils are being forced to shut down the reading events at libraries amid fears they'll be targeted by far-right activists. Drag artist Reuben Kaye – who faced a public backlash over a controversial joke earlier this year – says the increasingly vitriolic debate is a distraction, but a negative one that has real-life impacts. So where to from here?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Melbourne:Bill Shorten, Minister for NDIS and Government ServicesBridget McKenzie, Nationals Senate LeaderReuben Kaye, Comedian, singer and writer Monique Ryan, Independent member for KooyongSam Connor, Disability Rights Advocate

This week on Q+A, more pain for households after the Reserve Bank delivered a 12th rate hike in just over a year – taking interest rates to their highest level in 11 years. The bank's governor admits many families will suffer a "painful squeeze", but insists inflation has to be tamed. Just how much more can households bear? And is the cure worse than the disease?Much of the blame for stubbornly high inflation is being slated home to the lowest-paid workers, after the Fair Work Commission announced an increase in the minimum wage from next month. But according to the OECD, the main culprit is corporate super-profits. Are the most vulnerable paying the price for an unfair system?Meanwhile, the fallout from the incendiary judgement against Australia's most decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith continues. Should the VC recipient – labelled in court as a liar, murderer and bully – be ordered to hand back his honour? What do his actions in the field mean for diggers at home and serving overseas? Is this case damaging the reputation of our elite soldiers?And parliament returns for another sitting fortnight as the government's "same job, same pay" workplace law changes are emerging as 2023's big industrial relations brawl. The new laws – designed to ensure labour hire workers are paid the same as employees doing the same job – are being debated as the future housing fund bill nears agreement. Is Labor facing a rough ride for the rest of the year?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Sydney: Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial ServicesKeith Wolahan, Liberal member for Menzies Thenu Herath, Human Rights Advocate Michael Ware, Sky News US contributor

This week Q+A hits the road, broadcasting live from Newcastle. The Hunter Valley community is NSW's second largest city and is at a pivotal moment in its history – transforming from a fossil fuel hub to a clean energy superpower. How do people who've built lives, families and careers around the coal industry feel about this brave new world? And are our leaders up to the challenge?The housing crisis being felt around Australia is particularly acute in the Hunter, now home to five of the 10 local government areas in NSW with the highest housing need. As residents struggle to find safe and affordable accommodation, what more can be done right now to help the most vulnerable? The head of the Reserve Bank says we need more people living in each house – but is that really a solution? And with another rate rise looming, how can households absorb another hit to the budget?Health and aged care services are also under pressure, and the national GP shortage hasn't bypassed the city. As politicians debate the best way to encourage more doctors to regional areas and fill crucial nursing roles in aged care, is there too much talk and not enough action?And Newcastle is a city synonymous with sport. Former NRL star Alex McKinnon knows all too well the risks of playing at the highest level – now with concussion and its long-term effects in the spotlight, what will policymakers do to keep players safe and fans happy?Joining David Speers on the panel live in Newcastle:Alex McKinnon, Former Newcastle Knights playerAnika Wells, Minister for Aged Care & SportTed O'Brien, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & EnergyNuatali Nelmes, Lord Mayor of NewcastleNathan Towney, University of Newcastle Pro-Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy & Leadership

This week on Q+A… writing the wrongs of history as literary giant Shehan Karunatilaka joins the panel. This author's most recent work tackles civil war and its impacts in Sri Lanka, so what can this conflict teach us about geopolitics today and the polarisation that is plaguing contemporary societies?Closer to home, supporters of Julian Assange had been hoping to appeal directly to the US President to stop his country's pursuit of the jailed Wikileaks founder, but those hopes were dashed as Joe Biden's visit was cancelled. Assange's family says his life is in the hands of the Australian government now. What more could politicians do to secure his release?But while one state visit was cancelled, another was just beginning, with India's Prime Minister here for talks with Anthony Albanese. Narendra Modi is a divisive figure at home and abroad – will Australia tackle the tough issues with him as he faces claims of human rights violations against minority groups in India?And as signs point towards a rapprochement with China, Australia still has a precarious path to follow – keeping the trade relationship on track while staying strong on defence. So just how difficult a balance is that to strike?Joining Patricia Karvelas on the panel live in Sydney:Jen Robinson, International human rights lawyer Shehan Karunatilaka, Booker Prize-winning authorJames Blackwell, Research Fellow in Indigenous Diplomacy, Australian National UniversityTim Watts, Assistant Minister for Foreign AffairsKevin Hogan, Shadow Minister for Trade & Tourism

This week on Q+A… the Class of 22. One year on from the election that changed Australia's political landscape, five first-term parliamentarians join the panel. So just how different is the reality of a political career to what they imagined?With an economy under pressure amid fears of a global recession, a worsening housing crisis and the approaching winter putting more strain on energy supplies – how much impact can one politician have on the problems Australians are facing?The Senate is proving pivotal to the government's legislative agenda, and independents Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have been making their presence felt. From securing commitments on social housing to putting more scrutiny on economic inclusion, these first-time senators are fighting for the issues they're passionate about.In the lower house, Max Chandler-Mather was swept in on Brisbane's Green wave. A renter throughout his adult life, he has made housing his priority, but is his party's refusal to pass the housing future fund bill helping or hurting the very people living through housing stress?Labor's Michelle Ananda-Rajah – who turned one of Melbourne's premier blue-ribbon seats red – hasn't been shy about putting her views forward, including calling for an increase in JobSeeker. And Zoe McKenzie held off a Teal challenge in her Liberal Victorian seat – so what does she make of the Coaliton's post-election woes?What does the Class of 22 make of being inside the "Canberra bubble"?Q+A is live from Melbourne Tonight, Monday May 22 at 9.35pm AEST.Joining Stan Grant (for the final time) on the panel live from Melbourne:Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Labor member for HigginsZoe McKenzie, Liberal member for FlindersDavid Pocock, Independent Senator for the ACTTammy Tyrrell, Independent Senator for Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie NetworkMax Chandler-Mather, Greens member for Griffith

This week on Q+A… Treasurer Jim Chalmers will answer your questions in a one-on-one special with Stan Grant. After a year in government, Labor has handed down its second Budget – but is there enough help for the millions of Australians struggling to make ends meet?The Treasurer is spruiking a $4 billion surplus – the first in 15 years – but there is more pain to come. High inflation will linger for at least another year. And in the scheme of the overall budget, the much-hyped surplus is a drop in the ocean. Is it more about the politics than the economics?Among the cost-of-living measures – more rent assistance, energy bill relief, a boost to bulk-billing and cheaper prescriptions. The single parent payment cutoff is being lifted from eight to 14 and there's a modest boost to JobSeeker, Austudy and Youth Allowance – but the extra money won't flow until September. And with the stage three tax cuts still in the mix, how much difference will the changes make?The Opposition is accusing Labor of making life harder for working people, saying plans for an additional 1.5 million migrants over the next five years will put pressure on housing, transport and wages. Do Australians share these concerns?And how does this budget align with Labor's claim to be good economic managers? Is it simply postponing some difficult decisions that must be made as the global economy continues to falter?

This week on Q+A… 30 years after Irvine Welsh's incendiary debut, Trainspotting, electrified the literary world and announced him as the voice of a generation – what has changed for those living on life's fringes?Back then, we were living in the American century – which has unravelled over the past three decades. Was Welsh's vision not dystopian enough? And have the poorest paid the biggest price in a world that is ever more divided?As the federal budget looms, with households hurting and no end in sight to the cost-of-living crisis, how much help will the government deliver to those who are most in need?It appears a universal JobSeeker boost is off the table, but we're being assured there will be some relief for struggling Australians. Will it be enough to make a difference to their lives?Meanwhile, a new King is being crowned – so will Charles' ascension inspire a renewed republican fervour? Or will the coronation draw people further towards the monarchy?Joining Stan Grant on the panel live from Sydney:Irvine Welsh, Playwright, and authorNova Peris, Republican, Olympian and former politicianAndrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury.Jacqui Lambie, Independent Senator for TasmaniaCaroline Di Russo, Lawyer and President of the WA Liberal Party

This week on Q+A… a health system at breaking point. Are we becoming a country of haves and have-nots, with top medical care only available to those who can afford it? Is seeing a GP becoming a luxury? And as Australia ages, can Medicare keep up?Meanwhile… what does Scarlett O'Hara have to do with Donald Trump? And what's the link between Gone with the Wind and the rioters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6?Literature and culture expert Sarah Churchwell joins the panel to explain her take on one of America's best-known novels – arguing that its denialism of the horrors of slavery and trumpeting of white nationalism are inextricably linked with Trumpism and the issues that continue to divide the US today.Australia is also a nation becoming more polarised – along political, social and cultural lines. So what can we learn from the American experience?And as the coronation of a new king approaches – what does the monarchy mean in modern Australia?Joining guest host David Speers on the panel live from Melbourne:Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Aged CareBridget Archer, Liberal member for BassAnthony Dillon, Researcher and Aboriginal affairs commentatorSarah Churchwell, American literature and culture expertMukesh Haikerwal, GP, Deputy Chair Australian GP ALLIANCE and formerly President of the AMA & Chair of the AIHW and World Medical Association.

This week on Q+A… on the eve of Anzac Day, as the nation pauses to reflect on the sacrifice of generations past and present – has the true cost of war been forgotten? The AUKUS pact is forcing Australians to confront the possibility of conflict, but what does the mythology and veneration of the Anzac spirit mean for how we as a nation imagine war? Are we too flippant about it? Veterans know the price that has to be paid – but are we listening? And what obligation do we have to future generations to avert war?  More turmoil for the Coalition, with a resignation and a front-bench reshuffle. Former Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has quit the shadow cabinet, while other changes include high-profile "no" campaigner NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price becoming Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians. Will the changes be enough to keep party unity? Or will Peter Dutton's leadership come under more pressure? Meanwhile, Australia's fractured relationship with China has taken a step forward, with tensions easing over the bitter trade dispute about barley – with winemakers now hopeful their trade barriers may be the next to fall. But there is still scepticism about China's motives – especially in cyberspace, with TikTok banned from government devices amid data security fears. Will the next battleground be virtual with cyber warfare a bigger threat than physical conflict? Joining Stan Grant on the panel live in Sydney: Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade & ManufacturingPaul Fletcher, Manager of Opposition BusinessTaylah Gray, Proud Wiradjuri woman and lawyerJames Brown, Army veteran & CEO of the Space Industry Association Sophie Howe, Inaugural Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

This week Q+A hits the road, broadcasting live from Mildura in north-western Victoria. The Murray River city is a long way from Canberra – are politicians prioritising the issues that really matter to those living in the regions?Health services in Mildura and surrounding areas are stretched to the limit, with more GPs desperately needed and a hospital system at breaking point. But what do towns need right now to help ease the squeeze on resources? And what's the plan for attracting more essential workers to regional centres across Australia?And where will people choosing to settle in Mildura live? The region is in the grips of a rental crisis, with prices soaring and renters left scrambling to try and secure the few properties available. The cost of living is also biting – as food and fuel eat up more and more of the weekly budget. How are decision-makers tackling these issues?The community is still recovering from devastating floods just months ago, while recent fish kills signal that all is not right in the river system. In a changing climate, who is looking after the regions?And as politicians argue over what a Voice to Parliament will mean for regional and remote Indigenous communities – what do First Nations people on the ground actually think of the proposal? Will it make any difference to their lives? Or has trust in politics degraded so badly that the Voice cannot bridge the chasm between talk and action?All this plus a special live performance from iconic Australian singer John Williamson.Joining Stan Grant on the panel live in Mildura:John Williamson, Iconic singer-songwriterEmma McBride, Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional HealthMichael McCormack, Nationals member for RiverinaBob Katter, Independent member for KennedyDarlene Thomas, CEO of Mallee District Aboriginal Services

This week on Q+A… Australian politics is changing – and a new generation is making its mark.Recent election results at a state and federal level show that nothing can be taken for granted, so what do some of the nation's young powerbrokers make of what's happened? And how do they want to use their voices to make change?As the referendum grows nearer, the Liberal Party has confirmed it will campaign against the Voice to Parliament – with backbenchers allowed a conscience vote on the issue. Peter Dutton says the party supports Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians – but without support for the Voice, will the Liberals find themselves on the wrong side of history?Across the country, political convictions seem increasingly to be guided by personal ethics – so where does the role of religion fit? Does faith fit with politics, or should they be separate?And finally some relief for mortgage holders before the Easter break, with the Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold for the first time in a year. But is this just a temporary reprieve? And will it have any meaningful impact on those struggling to pay the bills?Joining Stan Grant on the panel live in Sydney for all this plus news of the week:Andrew Neil, British journalist and broadcasterAnne Pattel-Gray, Head of School of Indigenous Studies, University of DivinityKanishka Raffel, Anglican Archbishop of SydneyFatima Payman, Labor Senator for WAZara Seidler, Co-founder of The Daily Aus

This week on Q+A… after a bruising week for the Liberal Party with election defeat in NSW and Victoria's battle over rogue member Moira Deeming – what does the weekend Aston by election result mean for both sides?Labor is hoping to pass more legislation through parliament this week – after finally securing a deal on its climate bill. But the government's key housing bill is looking shaky, as the Greens stand their ground over more help for renters.Easing inflation figures indicate that interest rates are starting to bite – so will the RBA put the brakes on more hikes at its Tuesday meeting?Overseas, Donald Trump has become the first US former president to face criminal charges, following a long-running investigation focused on hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. What could this mean for his 2024 campaign?And data security is again in focus, as Latitude Financial faces legal action over a recent breach that saw current and former customers' data stolen – including driver's licence numbers from millions in Australia and New Zealand. Just what will the government have to do to protect citizens' data?Joining Stan Grant on the panel live in Melbourne for all this plus news of the week:Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social ServicesGreg Mirabella, Victorian Liberal Party PresidentDeni Todorovič, Activist & podcast hostOsman Faruqi, Culture News Editor for The Age and Sydney Morning HeraldSara James, Journalist and author 

Tonight on Q+A…Indigenous leaders joined an emotional Anthony Albanese to reveal the wording of the Voice referendum question which will be put to the nation. The Prime Minister has appealed to Australians to support the vote, asking: "If not now, when?" The agreed wording of the question follows intense negotiations and reads: "A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration." The announcement comes ahead of South Australia's special sitting of Parliament on Sunday to pass its own First Nations Voice Bill – the first such legislation in the country. The PM is seeking to head off dissent by clearly setting out that the Voice will have no power of veto – but will that be enough to satisfy those opposed to it? And what does the question mean for First Nations sovereignty? Meanwhile, as the fanfare of the announcement subsides, the reality of Australia's submarine deal is sinking in. Critics from within Labor's ranks are voicing their concerns about the deal that some say could end up costing far more than the projected $368 billion. Just what price are we paying for security? South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is celebrating a year in office – he's the only opposition leader who's managed to unseat a Premier during the pandemic. Will NSW follow suit and have a new leader after the weekend's state election? Joining Stan Grant on the panel live in Sydney for all this plus news of the week: Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Indigenous HealthPeter Malinauskas, South Australian PremierJacinta Price, Country Liberal Party Senator for the NTJordon Steele-John, Greens spokesperson on Health, Foreign Affairs, Peace, Nuclear Disarmament and Disability Rights and ServicesRichard Spencer, Former Secretary of the US Navy

Tonight on Q+A… unpacking the secrets of life, the universe and everything as world-renowned physicist Brian Greene joins the panel. Australia has committed the next three decades and $368 billion to AUKUS, linking the nation's future inextricably to the US. But while 30 years is several lifetimes in politics, it's a mere blip in the bigger picture of the universe. So how wise is this investment? What sort of innovations will outpace the subs deal? Are submarines simply yesterday's technology?Greene says that "future of our species relies upon the depth and nuance of our engagement with the world" … is this pact making Australia's world smaller or bigger? Is there a better way to equip the next generation for the difficult times ahead than just throwing money at the defence budget?Meanwhile, parliament returns for another sitting week – some tough budget decisions will have to be made. What programs could be cut to help fund the subs deal? And in NSW, voters are preparing to cast their ballot in the state election… how will Dominic Perrottet's national push for cashless poker machines play out?Joining Stan Grant on the panel:Brian Greene, Physicist and best-selling authorGeoffrey Robertson, Human Rights lawyer, academic, author and broadcasterMatt Keogh, Minister for Defence PersonnelDai Le, Independent MP for FowlerKirsten Banks, Science communicator

This week on Q+A … legendary musician Billy Bragg joins the panel and performs a song from his latest album. From folk music to fighting the power, Bragg is well known for combining his music with politics. A champion of the British underclasses – he lived through punk, protested Thatcherism and put himself on the frontline of the miners' strike. So, what does he make of the challenges facing struggling households today?The Reserve Bank has delivered its tenth consecutive interest rate rise this week, pushing the cash rate to its highest level since May 2012. With inflation still running high, many Australians are facing mortgage stress – the Reserve Bank says it's considering a rate pause but many households are feeling the pain now. Are our political leaders doing enough to address the widening gap between the wealthy and working class?And we explore whether Australia needs a Human Rights Act? It's a question the federal government is considering, so what should be included? Will some parts of society benefit more than others?All this plus news of the week – and a special live performance from Billy.Joining Stan Grant on the panel:Billy Bragg, Singer-songwriter and activistJosh Burns, Labor Member for MacnamaraPerin Davey, Deputy Leader of the NationalsAntoinette Lattouf, Journalist and authorGigi Foster, Economist, UNSW.

As a censorship debate rages over cuts and rewrites to apparently make Roald Dahl's children's books more palatable to today's readers, the publisher now says it will produce two versions of his novels – with and without the changes. As social mores and views change, what does that mean for literature of the past? Are some books simply too offensive for a modern audience?Literature can help us make sense of the world – but what happens to those readers who don't see themselves reflected in stories? Or see themselves as little more than a stereotype? Is there a way to celebrate differences without defining people by them?Meanwhile, the approaching referendum on a Voice to Parliament is forcing Australians to decide who gets to have a say in our future. And within the "yes" and "no" camps there are differing views – which one will prevail? Does a binary question allow for enough nuance in the discussion?And the PM is being accused of breaking faith with voters as Labor confirms its plan to wind back tax concessions on multi-million-dollar superannuation balances. So should politicians be allowed to change their views? Does being locked into a promise stymie policy?Joining Stan Grant on the panel:David Hare, British playwrightTeela Reid, Wiradjuri and Wailwan lawyerPragya Agarwal, Author and behavioural scientistMatt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for the RepublicAndrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW

Tonight on Q+A… one year on from the invasion that shook the world. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has transformed the global landscape – economically, strategically and politically – so what happens next? The US President's visit to Kyiv has sent a signal to Vladimir Putin, but just how far will the international community go to support Ukraine's fight? As economic woes continue to put pressure on households at home and abroad, how much appetite is there for countries to spend more on a war that is so far away? And with no end to the conflict in sight, how long can Ukraine count on its international allies?In the US, politicians are already positioning themselves for the 2024 White House race. Will Donald Trump again prevail as Republican candidate? Or is the party moving on? Joe Biden seems likely to run again, but how much damage will a struggling economy inflict on his presidency?  And here at home, the government is facing pressure over energy, cost of living – and proposed changes to superannuation that will have huge tax implications for all Australians. How will Labor tackle these problems? How much is actually within their control? Joining Stan Grant on the panel: Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to AustraliaSarah McBride, US State SenatorPat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the PacificGeorge Brandis, Professor at the National Security College, ANUSharan Burrow, Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation

Tonight on Q+A, the digital dilemma … with more of us living, working and socialising online, how can the internet become a safer space for all? Is regulation the answer – or is it up to the tech companies to change the culture?Tennis champion Jelena Dokic has been candid about the abuse she's copped in the virtual world – and its real-life consequences, while Australia's new gender equality ambassador has even been mocked online by Donald Trump Jr. How can governments tackle this? Is it realistic to simply tell victims to get off socials when their livelihoods can depend on it?And how young is too young for social media? Tik Tok and Instagram insist you have to be 13 to have an account – but can parents really know what their children are up to online? Politicians around the world are playing catch-up on controlling the social media giants. Will we ever get ahead or are we stuck with low-tech solutions to high-tech challenges?Meanwhile, as our representatives wrap up a busy fortnight in Canberra, we'll dissect the first sitting week of the year. The Reserve Bank Governor has faced a grilling in the Senate, but says we're not done with rate hikes yet. The PM is attempting to walk a fine line over faith-based schools choosing the staff they want, but could the religious freedom issue prove a problem for Labor?And Olympian Peter Bol's provisional ban has been lifted – but what damage will the doping allegations do to his Paris preparation? How do athletes bounce back from these kinds of accusations?Joining Stan Grant on the panel:Jelena Dokic, Tennis champion and broadcasterNarelda Jacobs, Presenter, 10 News First Midday and Studio 10Michelle Rowland, Minister for CommunicationsDavid Coleman, Shadow Communications MinisterImogen Senior, Plan International Youth Advocate

The Reserve Bank is showing no signs of ending its cycle of rate hikes just yet, despite pressure and upbeat talk from our politicians. But are the wrong people being penalised by the rises? Is this the best way to tackle inflation? Are we running headlong into a recession?Meanwhile, tensions are rising between the US and China over the shooting down of a spy balloon. As warfare becomes ever more sophisticated – will artificial intelligence become the primary weapon in a country's arsenal? The AUKUS agreement includes a focus on AI, but what does this mean for Australia?Also how much do you know about ChatGPT - the AI chatbot that can have human-like conversations, answer questions and help write essays or code. Some schools have banned the technology while others are embracing it. But with Google and Microsoft setting up their own versions, how realistic is a ban? How can we unlock its potential while managing the dangers?All this plus the news of the week.Joining Stan Grant on the panel:Jon Sopel, British journalist and host of daily podcast The News Agents Anne Aly, Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for YouthKeith Wolahan, Liberal Member for MenziesDorinda Cox, Greens Senator for WAToby Walsh, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, UNSW

Navigating the challenges facing Australia and emerging a stronger, fairer society. Parliament is back but can opposing sides find common ground on issues such as cost-of-living, the Voice, Alice Springs and asylum-seekers?Panellists: Behrouz Boochani, Award-winning author and refugee advocate; Jacqui Munro, NSW Liberal Party Vice-President; Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer; Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship; and Catherine Liddle, Chief Executive Officer at SNAICC - National Voice for our Children.

Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament, later this year. Some are calling for more detail, while others say this is a diversionary tactic. So can we reach agreement as a nation on this crucial issue? How divisive will the debate be? And what impact will it have on Indigenous Australians?The debate is coinciding with a wave of violence and crime engulfing Alice Springs, amid claims of children as young as five roaming the streets at night. The PM has travelled to the town after local Indigenous politicians made pleas for help – should the government step in? And what impact will the crisis have on the discussion about a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament?January 26 is a day that forces us to confront our national identity – where we've come from, where we're heading and what kind of country we want to be. With the new King's coronation approaching, does our future lie with the monarchy or as a republic? What impact will Prince Harry's explosive revelations have on the republican movement? Is it time to bid farewell to the royal soap opera?Meanwhile as politicians prepare to return to Canberra, the government is likely facing other challenges. How will Anthony Albanese's team tackle the wicked problems facing Australians – including the cost-of-living crisis, increasing pressure on the health and aged care systems, and climate change?Panellists: Craig Foster, Chair of the Australian Republican Movement; Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians; Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senate Leader; Lidia Thorpe, Greens Senator for Victoria; and Tom Calma, 2023 Senior Australian of the Year & Aboriginal Australian human rights and social justice campaigner.

Who is the man who holds our economic future in his hands? How will he steer the nation through this period of economic volatility? Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins Q+A for a one-on-one special.Panellists: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer.

Q+A answers your questions about the Albanese Government's first Budget. Households are hurting and there are warnings that the outlook is only getting worse with inflation soaring and global financial markets in turmoil.Joining Stan Grant on the panel:Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women and the Public ServiceJane Hume, Shadow Minister for FinanceDai Le, Independent MP for FowlerGeorge Megalogenis, Author and journalistSonia Arakkal, Co-founder, Think Forward

As we approach the budget, we ask whether Australia can become an economic superpower in a cleaner, greener world - and at what cost. Floods again devastated communities across several states, with more wild weather forecast.Panellists: Chris Bowen, Minister for Energy and Climate Change ; Ross Garnaut, Economist ; Yun Jiang, AIIA China Matters Fellow ; Varsha Yajman, Climate justice advocate ; and Anthony Tran, Mayor of Maribyrnong City Council.

Erin Brockovich joins a Q+A panel of politicians and changemakers to discuss the plight of women under the Iranian regime, religion, and 'fake news'.Panellists: Erin Brockovich, Consumer advocate and environmental activist; Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services; Perin Davey, Deputy Leader of the Nationals; Tim Costello, Advisor at Centre for Public Christianity; Saba Vasefi, Writer & journalist Gardian Newspaper

The Q+A panel discuss global economic insecurity, Australia's cost of living crisis, and racism in sport and politics.Panellists: Jonathan Sumption, Former Justice of the UK Supreme Court and author; Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social Services; Mehreen Faruqi, Australian Greens Deputy Leader; Francis Awaritefe, Chair, Professional Footballers Australia; and Alan Oster, Chief Economist at NAB

The Q+A panel discuss the long-awaited federal anti-corruption commission, the Optus data breach, and the shocking allegations of racism in the AFL.Panellists: Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science ; Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development ; Jacqui Lambie, Senator for Tasmania ; Ben Abbatangelo, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer ; and Alan Jones, commentator.

What does the Queen's death mean for Australia, the debate on a republic, and facing into our national identity?Panellists: Eric Abetz, Campaign Chairman, Australian Monarchist League; Teela Reid, Wiradjuri and Wailwan lawyer; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre; Sisonke Msimang, Award-winning writer; and Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Author and historian.

Emmy Award-winning actor Brian Cox, singer/songwriter Marlon Williams, Deborah Cheetham, Andrew Quilty and Catherine McGregor discuss ambition, power and who gets to tell stories on the panel for Melbourne Writers' Festival.

British philosopher A.C. Grayling and the Q+A panel discuss jobs, migrant workers, proposed stage-three tax cuts and whether Australia is still the land of the 'fair go'.Panellists: A.C. Grayling, British philosopher and author; Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service; Stuart Robert, Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services; Catherine Marriott, Chief Executive, Riverine Plains; and Wendy El-Khoury, Entrepreneur and business owner.

The Q+A panel discuss leadership in sport, the Manly players' decision not to participate in the NRL's pride round, and the big ethical questions facing sport in Australia.Panellists: Kieren Perkins, Chief Executive, Australian Sports Commission; Hannah Mouncey, Handball player; Joe Williams, Former NRL player and mental health advocate; David Lakisa, Pacific sport consultant; and Catherine Ordway, Sports lawyer, University of Canberra.

The Q+A panel discusses the revelations of Scott Morrison secretly swearing himself into multiple additional portfolios while he was PM.Panellists: Johann Hari, Author, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention; Murray Watt, Minister for Emergency Management and Agriculture; Keith Pitt, Federal Member for Hinkler; Catherine Cusack, Former NSW Liberal Member of the Legislative Council; Blak Douglas, Archibald Prize-winning artist and musician; and Amanda Rose, Founding Director of Western Sydney Women.

Q+A looks beyond our borders, to some of the big global issues that are causing ripples around the world, and here at home.Panellists: Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific; James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Sharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation; Jennifer Hsu, Research Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program, Lowy Institute; and Damien Cave, Australian Bureau Chief, The New York Times.

A glimpse into the future. How can we tackle the complex problems facing society? Q+A discusses a new CSIRO report outlining the 'megatrends' that will define our future, and a campaign to take ableism out of popular culture.Panellists: Larry Marshall, Chief Executive of CSIRO; Jenny McAllister, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator for SA; Warren Mundine, Director, Indigenous Forum, Centre for Independent Studies; and Hannah Diviney, Writer and disability advocate.

Stan Grant and the panel are in the NT for a special from the Garma Festival, which celebrates Indigenous culture and sets the political agenda. Is Australia ready for a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice?Panellists: Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians; Yiŋiya Mark Guyula, Independent member for Mulka, NT and Yolŋu elder; June Oscar, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner; Dean Parkin, Director, From the Heart; Mayatili Marika, Rirratjingu Traditional Owner; and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Country Liberal Senator for NT.

The Q+A panel discuss Boris Johnson's resignation, AUKUS, the war in Ukraine, the imprisonment of Julian Assange, and Australia's place in an increasingly divided global community.

The cruel choice facing Australian women in abusive relationships: violence or poverty. Q+A speaks with survivors, advocates and experts about the shocking extent of the crisis and what can be done to change the conversation.Panellists: Anne Summers, Lead researcher and trailblazing author; Anne Aly, Labor Minister and survivor; Jess Hill, Journalist and author; Veronica Gorrie, Author and survivor; and Arman Abrahimzadeh, Anti-domestic violence campaigner.

David Speers hosts Q+A from Werribee, as the panel discusses wages, skills shortages, and the cost of living in the outer suburbs of Australia.Panellists: Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Skills and Training; Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, Committee for Economic Development of Australia; Lech Blaine, Writer and journalist; and Alexi Boyd, CEO, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

What does Australia's deepening energy supply crisis mean for you - and how can state and federal governments strengthen our energy policy?Panellists: Chris Bowen, Minister for Energy and Climate Change; Zoe Daniel, Independent member for Goldstein; Saul Griffith, Inventor, author, and scientist; Sarah McNamara, Chief Executive of the Australian Energy Council; and Tony Wood, Energy and Climate Change Program Director, Grattan Institute.

As the arts sector roars back to life, Q+A brings together some of Australia's leading artists and thinkers, to explore the future of the industry.Panellists: Darren Hayes, Iconic Australian performer and award-winning songwriter; Katie Noonan, Artistic director, musician and producer; Adam Liaw, Cook, Writer and TV Presenter; Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts; and Paul Fletcher, Shadow Minister for Science and the Arts.

On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the historic Mabo decision, we reflect on what's been achieved since the High Court handed down its decision to overturn the myth of terra nullius.Panellists: Gail Mabo, Artist and daughter of land rights campaigner Eddie Koiki Mabo; Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians; Julian Leeser, NSW Liberal MP; Chris Kenny, Member of the Indigenous Voice Senior Advisory Group; Shireen Morris, Constitutional lawyer and author; and Frank Brennan, Priest, human rights lawyer and academic.

David Speers and the panel discuss an election result unlike any other - a change in government, a shift away from the major parties and an overwhelming endorsement of teal independents, driven by disillusioned female voters.Panellists: Amanda Rishworth, Labor Member for Kingston, Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW, Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Senator for NSW, Monique Ryan, Independent Member for Kooyong, and Alexander Downer, Former Liberal Foreign Affairs Minister.

In the election campaign's final days, the Q+A panel discuss the issues that defined the past six weeks, and speculate on what the next parliament will look like.Panellists: Cathy McGowan, Former independent member for Indi; James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Josh Burns, Labor Member for Macnamara; Gigi Foster, Economist, UNSW; and Peter Hartcher, Political Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Undecided voters will play a key role in determining the 2022 election result. What are the most pressing issues that will inform their choice?Panellists: Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications and the Arts; Catherine King, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development; Caroline Di Russo, Lawyer and political commentator; Siimon Reynolds, Advertising entrepreneur; and Intifar Chowdhury, Researcher and ANU academic.

David Speers hosts a one-on-one special with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, putting your questions to the Labor leader. Does he have what it takes to be Australia's next Prime Minister?

As we near the halfway point of the election campaign, Stan Grant hosts Q+A live from Brisbane.Panellists: Stuart Robert, Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business; Anika Wells, Labor MP for Lilley; Campbell Newman, Former Queensland Premier and Senate candidate; Larissa Waters, Greens Senator; and Caitlin Byrne, Director, Griffith Asia Institute.

Q+A is in Gladstone, central Queensland in the seat of Flynn, to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Plus youth unemployment and the issues that matter to locals.Panellists: Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy; Bronwyn Fredericks, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement, University of Queensland; Keith Pitt, Minister for Resources and Water; Murray Watt, Labor Senator for Queensland; and Amanda Cahill, CEO, The Next Economy.

Stan Grant is joined by Osher Gunsberg, Megan Davis, Kate McBride, Andrew Bragg, and Chris Bowen to discuss the first week of the 2022 election campaign.Panellists: Osher Günsberg, TV and podcast host; Megan Davis, Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous, UNSW; Kate McBride, Farmer and researcher; Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; and Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

With the election poised to be called any day now, Virginia Trioli is joined by Samantha Maiden, Steph Tisdell, Gideon Rozner, Anne Ruston and Clare O'Neil to discuss the policies that will shape how Australia votes.Panellists: Samantha Maiden, National political editor; Steph Tisdell, Performer and writer; Gideon Rozner, Director of Policy, IPA; Anne Ruston, Minister for Families, Social Services and Women's Safety; and Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Aged Care Services.

David Speers is joined by Barnaby Joyce, Jim Chalmers, Jacqui Lambie, Zali Steggall, and Paul Kelly to discuss who wins - and who misses out - in the 2022 Federal Budget.Panellists: Barnaby Joyce, Deputy Prime Minister; Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer; Jacqui Lambie, Independent Senator for Tasmania; Zali Steggall, Independent MP for Warringah; and Paul Kelly, Editor-at-large, The Australian.

David Speers and the Q+A panel discuss the rising cost of living, low wages, healthcare and immigration ahead of the release of the 2022 Federal Budget.Panellists: Dan Tehan, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment; Terri Butler, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water; Omar Khorshid, President, Australian Medical Association; Ronni Kahn, CEO and Founder, OzHarvest; and Melinda Cilento, CEDA CEO, company director and economist.

Virginia Trioli hosts cultural icon Roxane Gay and a panel of thinkers to discuss cancel culture, bad branding, and racial injustice.Panellists: Roxane Gay, Writer; Sarah Henderson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Anne Aly, Labor MP for Cowan; Thomas Mayor, Author and advocate; Pru Goward, Former NSW Liberal Minister. With a live performance from Chris Cheney.

A thought-provoking conversation about power, politics, and progress. A powerhouse panel of advocates, trailblazers and voices from the next generation debate ideas around gender, equality and justice. Plus a look at Ukraine.Panellists: Lillian Flex Mami Ahenkan, Podcaster and entrepreneur; Wendy McCarthy, Educator and businesswoman; Najeeba Wazefadost, Refugee and gender policy advisor; Fiona Simson, President, National Farmers' Federation; and Claire Lehmann, Founder and Editor of Quillette.

Stan Grant and the panel discuss the broader consequences of war in eastern Europe, the reluctance to deploy foreign forces in Ukraine, and the perspective of Australia's Ukrainian and Russian communities watching from afar.Panellists: Dennis Richardson, Former Director-General of ASIO; Deborah Snow, Senior writer, Sydney Morning Herald and former Moscow correspondent; Jason Falinski, NSW Liberal MP; Brendan O'Connor, Shadow Minister for Defence; and Olga Boichak, Lecturer in Digital Cultures, University of Sydney.

A conversation around anxiety, mental health and living in the public eye. David Speers brings together a panel with personal experience, expertise and passion to share their stories, talk risk factors and how to manage it.Panellists: Jelena Dokic, Former World No. 4 tennis player and broadcaster; Brooke Blurton, Mental health advocate; Bridget Archer, Federal Member for Bass; Stephen Jones, Labor MP for Whitlam; Mark Cross, Psychiatrist and author; With a live performance from the legendary Archie Roach

Stan Grant and the Q+A panel discuss the crisis unfolding between Russia and Ukraine, political donations ahead of the federal election, plus the Prime Minister's use of the term 'Manchurian candidate'.Panellists: Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Andrew Constance, Liberal candidatefor Gilmore; Allegra Spender, Independent candidate for Wentworth; Lavina Lee, International Relations Expert; and Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian.

What makes a great leader? Virginia Trioli and an influential panel of Dylan Alcott, Rosie Batty, Tom Calma, Katie Allen and Tanya Plibersek discuss social change, protecting our most vulnerable plus the return of parliament.Panellists: Dylan Alcott, 2022 Australian of the Year; Rosie Batty, 2015 Australian of the Year; Tom Calma, Indigenous Voice Co-chair; Katie Allen, Liberal Member for Higgins; and Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education and Women.

All eyes on Glasgow as world leaders meet at the COP26 climate summit. French President Emmanuel Macron accused Scott Morrison of lying about cancelling a submarine contract. Plus quarantine-free international travel resumes.Panellists: Matt Kean, NSW Treasurer; Adam Bandt, Leader of the Australian Greens; Blair Palese, Managing Editor, Climate & Capital Media; Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian; and Kavita Naidu, International climate justice lawyer.

From the classroom, to the theatre, and in modern life - how relevant is the work of William Shakespeare when it comes to our standards of living and leadership?Panellists: John Bell, Founding Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare; Nakkiah Lui, Writer, actor, and director and Gamillaroi/Torres Strait Islander woman; Paul McDermott, Satirist and entertainer; Bri Lee, Author, academic and activist; and Tim Dean, Philosopher and author. With a special closing performance from Zahra Newman.

The hotly-disputed pathway to net zero. As world leaders prepare to gather in Glasgow, can talks between the Liberal and National parties deliver a deal that will put Australia on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050?Panellists: Simon Holmes à Court, Cleantech investor and Founder of Climate 200; Tim Wilson, Assistant Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reductions; Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Amelia Telford, National Director of the Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network; Anne Baker, Mayor of Isaac Regional Council.

Host: Virginia TrioliCan our political leaders deliver a climate policy that will satisfy Australians? And what can be done to ensure the political integrity of Australia's elected representatives?Panellists: Craig Reucassel, Writer, director and comedian; Kate Roffey, Business Leader; Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Mark Dreyfus, Shadow Attorney-General; and Helen Haines, Independent Member for Indi.

The rise of online crime and misinformation, as we spend more time online due to remote work and study the risks of phone-based scams, cyber attacks and extremist groups grows. Plus the shock departure of Gladys Berejiklian.Panellists: Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications and the Arts; Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education; Marc Fennell, Journalist; Zara Seidler, Co-founder, The Daily Aus; and Alastair MacGibbon, CyberCX chief strategy officer and former federal cybersecurity advisor.

David Speers and the panel discuss the vexed issue of mandatory vaccination and the best way forward for a country divided by uncertainty, lockdowns, and border closures.Panellists: Jennifer Westacott, CEO, Business Council of Australia; Sally McManus, Secretary, ACTU; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre; Dinesh Palipana, Emergency doctor and disability advocate; and Bruce Keebaugh, Founder, The Big Group.

The response to the COVID pandemic thrust scientists into the public eye. What Comes Next? Some of Australia's finest scientific minds look to the future to discuss quantum computers, AI, nuclear-powered submarines and more.Panellists: Brian Schmidt, Nobel laureate and Vice-Chancellor, ANU; Lidia Morawska, International Air Quality expert; Michael Biercuk, Quantum Physicist and innovator; Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife scientist and science communicator; Toby Walsh, Artificial Intelligence expert; and Kirsten Banks, Astrophysicist and science communicator.

Stan Grant and the Q+A panel discuss communities divided by COVID restrictions in Sydney and around Australia, as well as the AUKUS pact for nuclear submarines and the ongoing debate around diversity in Parliament.Panellists: Dave Sharma, Liberal Member for Wentworth; Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services; Mariam Veiszadeh, Lawyer and Diversity & Inclusion Champion; Khal Asfour, Mayor of Canterbury Bankstown; John Lee, Foreign Affairs expert, United States Studies Centre; and Chris Barrie, retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy.

Virginia Trioli is joined by a panel of big thinkers to discuss the Prime Minister's Father's Day trip, the future of arts, the government's new vape laws and how corporations can use words to create blurred lines of meaning.Panellists: John Safran, Writer and filmmaker; Virginia Gay, Actor, writer and director; Julia Banks, Author, lawyer, and former Federal Liberal and Independent MP; Tony Armstrong, ABC News Breakfast presenter and former AFL player; Rachel Doyle, Barrister; and Yanis Varoufakis, Greek economist and author.

Hosted by David Speers, from Melbourne.Violence against women and children in Australia continues at a terrifying rate, despite increased awareness in recent years. Q+A looks at the why the horror statistics persist and what can be done.Panellists: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year; Reece Kershaw, Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police; Marcia Langton, Professor of Indigenous Studies; Anne Ruston, Minister for Women's Safety; and Penny Wong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Host: Virginia Trioli in Melbourne.Q+A puts young people front and centre on the panel and asking questions from around the country.Panellists: Norman Swan, Aus. Research Alliance for Children and Youth and Coronacast presenter; Anthea Rhodes, Paediatrician and child health researcher; Fiona Russell, Paediatrician and epidemiologist; Petria Houvardas, Year 12 student from Sydney; and Arth Tuteja, Year 11 student from Melbourne.

Hosted by David Speers, from Melbourne.The Q+A panel discuss the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, and the ramifications of the Taliban's capture of Kabul.Panellists: Darren Chester, Nationals Member for Gippsland; Bob Carr, Former Labor Foreign Minister; Diana Sayed, CEO, Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights; Lydia Khalil, International Security Expert; Daniel Keighran, Afghanistan Veteran and Victoria Cross recipient; and Yalda Hakim, BBC Host and correspondent.

 Hosted by David Speers, from Melbourne.With Sydney in its seventh week of lockdown and Melbourne back for its sixth, the economic impact on businesses and individuals is now crippling. Plus regional lockdowns for Tamworth and Byron Bay.Panellists: Matt Canavan, Nationals Senator for Queensland; Catherine King, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development; Alan Kohler, Financial journalist; Paul Zahra, CEO, Australian Retailers Association; and Angela Jackson, Health economist.

Host: Stan GrantQ+A looks beyond our locked borders to the rest of the world where life and economies are starting to open back up. What can we learn from these countries about our own pathway out of COVID?Panellists: Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Dr Eric Feigl-Ding, Epidemiologist and health economist; Yulia Supadmo, Chief editor, Rajawali Televisi; Damien Cave, Australian bureau chief, The New York Times; Julie Leask, Vaccine specialist; and Kate Mills, CEO Property Industry Foundation.

Host: Virginia Trioli, broadcast from Melbourne due to the ongoing COVID lockdown in Sydney.As western Sydney continues faces greater lockdown restrictions, the Q+A panel discuss getting the people back to work, getting the arts industry back on track, and providing some relief for business.Panellists: Deborah Cheetham, Artistic Director, Short Black Opera; Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney; and Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Author and founding director of Sweatshop Literacy Movement.

Almost half of Australia's population remains in lockdown with no end in sight as authorities pin their hopes on restrictions to stop chains of transmission. Plus the vaccine rollout, UK's Freedom Day and sport in a pandemic.Host: Virginia TrioliPanellists: 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.

Sydney's lockdown extended by 2 weeks after an alarming increase in daily cases. Government support payments to businesses and individuals struggling to survive in lockdown. Plus the vaccine rollout and advertising campaign.Panellists: 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. With guest host Virginia Trioli.

Guest host David Speers and the panel discuss another COVID lockdown in Greater Sydney, the four-stage plan to lead us out of the pandemic, Australia's vaccination concerns plus accountability in government and academia.Once again live from Melbourne due to the lockdown in Sydney.Panellists: 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.

Guest Host: David Speers, live from Melbourne, Victoria (due to COVID lockdown in Brisbane, Queensland)Up to 12 million Australians are in lockdown as four states now race to contain outbreaks of the Delta variant of COVID-19.South East Queensland, Magnetic Island and Townsville have gone into a three day snap lockdown. Perth and the Peel region have entered a four-day lockdown. And the Northern Territory has extended its stay-at-home orders until Friday. In New South Wales, the Sydney outbreak shows no sign of ending quickly - with another 19 cases identified today - and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has unveiled a business rescue package.Confusion has followed the Prime Minister's announcement that Australian adults aged under 40 will finally be allowed to request the AstraZeneca vaccine, even though Pfizer is the preferred option for that age group.Meanwhile, when it comes to vaccinations, it seems we have 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, we'll explore the debate around whether the Tokyo Games should go ahead next month.Panellists: 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.

This week, Hamish Macdonald returns to the Q+A host chair as we talk disability, autism, and the big stories of the week.The NDIS is moving to a new model of eligibility testing called independent assessments which has spread fear and distress among Australians with disabilities. Is the original intent of the NDIS being undermined?In politics, Barnaby Joyce returns as Deputy Prime Minister, after beating Michael McCormack in a National Party leadership spill.A Ugandan athlete has tested COVID positive in Tokyo and been barred entry to Japan, in the first detected infection among athletes arriving for the Tokyo Games. Should we be holding the Olympics and Paralympics in the midst of this pandemic? The International Olympic Committee and Japanese government insist the Games can be held safely, but are the risks too great?We'll also look at the latest NSW COVID cluster and the Prime Minister's trip to Cornwall.Panellists: 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.

Guest host David Speers and the panel check the nation's pulse on job security and business confidence in the COVID recovery, Victoria's flood crisis, the plight of the Biloela family, swim team culture, plus Israel's new PM.Panellists: 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. With guest host David Speers.

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 Australia's place in the region.Panellists: 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.

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 in regional towns.

Q+A covers the big issues including the vaccine rollout, reconciliation and a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. COVID restrictions return in Victoria with a 7 day circuit-breaker lockdown to bring the outbreak under control.Panellists: 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.

With Australia's borders unlikely to re-open until mid-2022, some MPs are concerned Australia will become a "hermit nation". Despite strong signs of economic recovery the budget papers forecast a decade of deficits and debt.Panellists: 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 Zoe Whitton, Executive Director, Pollination.

With the economy showing signs of recovery, the government is focusing on jobs and spending on aged care, infrastructure and childcare. With more funding for DV prevention and women's health it's touted as a "women's budget".Panellists: 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.

Q+A is in Melbourne to discuss the big issues including housing affordability, childcare, coercive control and the government's big spend.Panellists: Alan Kohler, Finance journalist and Editor-in-Chief, The Eureka Report; Jess Hill, Journalist and Author, See What You Made Me Do; Fiona Martin, Liberal Member for Reid; Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services; and Bri Lee, Author, Eggshell Skull and Beauty. With a live performance from Julia Stone.

Hamish Macdonald and the panel discuss plans to get more women into the workforce, the future for our hotel quarantine system, mass vaccination centres and repatriation flights plus the impact of COVID on our arts community.Panellists: Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senate Leader; Courtney Act, Performer and advocate; Mark Butler, Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing; Parnell Palme McGuinness, Communications Consultant; and Hervé Lemahieu, Director, Power and Diplomacy Program, Lowy Institute.

Hamish Macdonald and the panel discuss the big issues including Australia's climate policy which will be under the international spotlight as world leaders lay out their plans for action at President Biden's climate summit.Panellists: 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.

The Federal Government scrapped targets for the nationwide rollout of COVID vaccines. When will Australians be fully vaccinated and how can we get the program back on track? Plus how do we repair our relationship with China?Panellists: 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.

The Government's "women's ministry" meets for the first time this week to drive action when it comes to the treatment of women. Plus another Indigenous Australian dies in custody, the fifth death since the start of March.Panellists: Trent Zimmerman, Liberal Member for North Sydney; Anika Wells, Labor Member for Lilley; Martyn Iles, Managing Director, 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.

COVID is giving us a chance to reset, but already we're seeing a toxic form of 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?Panellists: Stan Grant, Journalist and author; Bruce Pascoe, Author; Sam Mostyn, President, Chief Executive Women; Gigi Foster, Economist, UNSW; Adam Creighton, Economics editor, The Australian. Thomas Piketty, Internationally renowned economist also joined the conversation.

Australian students, parents, experts and educators come together for a frank look at consent, how men can help change the power imbalance, and what needs to be done to combat the cultures of violence and silence.Panellists: 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.

This week Q+A is in Melbourne as it tackles Australia's economic rebound, as it asks who is leaping ahead and who is falling behind?In three weeks, JobKeeper payments will come to an end and the true state of our economy will be revealed. Will more businesses go under? Will more job losses eventuate?We'll also discuss the interview the world has been waiting for – Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex has revealed when she was first pregnant with son Archie there were "concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he's born".And we'll look at our trade relationship with China, the vexed issue of agricultural exemptions for net zero targets, and whether it's time to re-think our COVID border restrictions?Joining Hamish on the panel:Kristina Keneally, Shadow Home Affairs MinisterFiona Simson, President, National Farmers FederationGareth Parker, Breakfast host, 6PR PerthKim Rubenstein, Legal scholar, ANU

With the Brittany Higgins scandal and growing number of sexual assault claims engulfing our federal parliament, it's clear that the very institution responsible for enacting and protecting peoples' rights has systemic problems in the way it treats women. What urgent changes are needed to end Canberra's toxic culture of silence? Has Grace Tame's rousing speech as Australian of the Year started a snowballing effect - and what is the role of men in changing the power imbalance?We'll also discuss Facebook re-friending Australia, the climate wars dividing the coalition, the new JobSeeker rate, the impact of COVID on women - and whatever else you'd like to ask this stellar line-up of women!

Should governments reign in the might of the tech sector? Will a proposed Media Code support traditional news outlets? Has the spread of conspiracies and online extremism corrupted democracy and how much is big tech to blame?Panellists: 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.

A vaccine could be our most powerful weapon in the fight against COVID-19. So when will it be available? Who will get priority and how will it change the way we live, work and travel? Is our national strategy the right one?Panellists: 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.

Q+A is back for 2021 in its new timeslot as host Hamish Macdonald moderates a debate on some of the current issues likely to shape the year ahead.What now for Australia with a new Biden presidency? Will we feel the reverberations of lingering Trumpism here? How has the Australia Day debate impacted race relations and will the vaccine brawls erupting in Europe disrupt the Australian roll-out? Plus a chance to hear directly from our new Australian of the Year who's pledged to dismantle the system of grooming used by sexual predators.The show will close with a live performance from didgeridoo player and musical director William Barton.Guests:Grace Tame, Australian of the YearAlexander Downer, Former Liberal Foreign Affairs MinisterWarren Mundine, Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Education FoundationShane Fitzsimmons, Former NSW RFS CommissionerTanya Hosch, Social inclusion advocate

It's the contest that's captivating the world: Donald Trump vs Joe Biden. Who will win the US Election and what does it mean for Australia? Will Trump once again defy his critics and the predictions and secure a second term?Panellists: 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; and Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian.

In these challenging times, who holds the powerful to account? Are the standards of our leaders slipping? With public trust in our politicians and institutions at an all-time low, how do we achieve a more ethical Australia?Panellists: Ken Henry, Former Treasury Secretary; Dave Sharma, Liberal Member for Wentworth; Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre; Dani Larkin, Lawyer, Uluru Dialogue Leadership Group

We post, tweet, like and share - but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? With concerns over mental health and political disinformation, how do we retain the positive aspects of connectivity?Panellists: 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, change.org; and Jocelyn Brewer, Cyberpsychologist.

One-on-one with the man who wants to be Prime Minister - Anthony Albanese. He takes your questions on how he'd lead Australia out of the pandemic, plus his alternative agenda including free childcare for low income earners and a live performance from Sarah Blasko.Panellist: Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader.

It's one of the most important budgets in our history. How will the Government meet the challenge of the pandemic recession? How long will financial support remain in place? What is the plan to get Australia working again?Panellists: Naomi Simson, Founder, 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, Deloitte Access Economics.

After the devastating impact of bushfires and COVID-19, what should our economic recovery plan look like? The government's Technology Roadmap sets out a gas-led recovery. All as Australia braces for the next bushfire season.Panellists: 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; and Yun Jiang, Editor, China Story blog at the Australian National University. With a musical performance from Alex the Astronaut.

The pandemic has cut us off from our communities, workplaces and each other. We interact online more, but our sense of isolation is growing. Loneliness is predicted to be the next public health epidemic of the 21st Century.Panellists: 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.

The political battle over state borders is heating up. 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.Panellists: Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister; Krisitina 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.

We draw on the collective wisdom of some highly respected Australians. How do their life experiences shape what they take away from the COVID-19 crisis? Where do they think our focus should be? How do they imagine our future?Panellists: 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.

Young Aussies are facing unemployment, underemployment, drained savings and super, bigger debts, disrupted school life and serious mental health challenges. COVID is making young people fearful and anxious about their future.Panellists: Scott Yung, Education entrepreneur; Ahmed Hassan, Co-founder and Executive Director of Youth Activating Youth; Kate McBride, Farmer, Western NSW; and Hamani Tanginoa, University student and musician. With a live cross to Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Anika Wells, Labor MP for Lilley; and Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for WA.

The pandemic has turned Australia in two parts: the states opening up and those locked down. With border closures in place, how do we stay united? In the time of COVID it's vital we trust our media and sources of information.Panellists: 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.

The impact of Victoria's state of disaster: Will businesses survive and what powers do police and state government have? How will border closures impact the nation? How do we look after our mental and emotional well being?Panellists: Tim Wilson, Victorian Liberal MP; Kimberley Kitching, Victorian Labor Senator; Dinesh Palipana, Emergency doctor and disability advocate; Michele O'Neil, ACTU President; Paul Waterson, CEO, Australian Venue Co.; and Killian Ashe, Psychiatrist, Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Hamish Macdonald is joined by a panel of frontline workers and medical experts leading the fight against COVID. What are the lessons learned so far? Were we too complacent? How are hospitals and frontline staff holding up?Joining Hamish on the panel live are:Kerryn Phelps, Former AMA President and City of Sydney councillor - SydneyLucy Morgan, Respiratory physician, Nepean Hospital - SydneyVyom Sharma, General Practitioner - MelbourneAbbey Fistrovic, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Dept, Royal Melbourne Hospital - MelbourneWith a live cross to:Andrew Laming, Queensland Liberal MP, ex QueenslandGed Kearney, Victorian Labor MP – MelbourneMusician and doctor Gordi will close the show with a live performance.

The pandemic has already taken a terrible economic toll and the recovery will take longer than predicted. Who will benefit and who will lose out from reduced subsidies? Will it be enough to keep our hardest-hit sectors going?Panellists: 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.

The path to our new normal is changing rapidly. As life opens up for much of the country, our two most populated states are battling to contain a growing number of COVID cases. How long can we afford this stop-start scenario?Panellists: 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; L-FRESH the LION, Hip Hop artist from south-west Sydney; with a live cross to Michael Gunner, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

In a Q+A special, Hamish Macdonald is joined by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard as she reflects of her political career, experiences on the world stage and her passion for education, equality and mental health support.

Politics, memoirs and problem drinking. Hamish Macdonald returns to discuss the first electoral test of the COVID-era the Eden-Monaro by-election. Plus defence policy, racism in the arts & media, alcohol consumption and more.Panellists: 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.

Joining guest host, Virginia Trioli are panellists:Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the ArtsBill Shorten, Former Labor leaderKatie Noonan, Singer, producer and songwriterYasmin Poole, Writer and youth advocateSue Morphet, President, Chief Executive WomenKatie Noonan will close the show with a performance of one of the songs from her new album, The Sweetest Taboo.

Secrets, Spies and Hidden Trials: Balancing national security with your right to know. Closed courts, police raids on journalists and whistleblowers facing jail. Is Australia becoming a secret state? Who decides what we know?

Australian sporting institutions are making hard decisions about their financial position, how to bring back crowds and navigate closed state borders. Many grassroots clubs are struggling to survive COVID-19 restrictions.

It's been a week of turmoil: our economy is in recession and a workplace relations reset is looming. Protests are sweeping the streets of America and abroad, with some describing it as a long overdue reckoning for Australia.

How will we power our economic recovery? The Federal Government unveiled its roadmap for Australia's energy future, shifting focus from coal to gas but will the new energy plan benefit all Australians now and into the future?Panellists: Matt Canavan, Queensland Nationals Senator; Zali Steggall, Independent MP for Warringah; Joel Fitzgibbon, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Resources; Zoe Whitton, Citi ESG analyst and Investor Group on Climate Change; and Sophia Hamblin Wang, sustainability entrepreneur.

The big ideas to build a better Australia. COVID-19 is forcing us to innovate and change how we work and live. Can we seize this moment to reimagine our future? How will it shape technology, the economy and our society?Panellists: Lucy Turnbull, Former Lord Mayor of Sydney; Jordan Nguyen, Engineer, Futurist and Broadcaster; Alan Finkel, Chief Scientist; Rae Johnston, Science and Technology Editor, NITV; Genevieve Bell, Anthropologist and AI Specialist; and a live cross to Women's Advocate, Georgie Dent.

Life after COVID-19 will be different for all of us, particularly young Australians. The crisis-driven economic downturn is hitting young people hard with job losses, lockdowns and a financial burden for many years to come.Panellists: Yael Stone, Actor and Climate Advocate; Sophie Johnston, Commissioner, National Youth Commission; Tim Fung, CEO and co-founder, Airtasker; Danielle Wood, Economist, Grattan Institute; and Innes Willox, CEO, Australian Industry Group. 

Driving big decisions and making plans under pressure our state Premiers have emerged powerful leaders in the COVID crisis. Daniel Andrews (Vic), Gladys Berejiklian (NSW) and Annastacia Palaszczuk (Qld) answer your questions.

COVID-19 is changing the world as we know it. Economies are being destroyed and the global power balance is shifting. With our borders closed and our old allies struggling, where does Australia fit into this new world order?Panellists: 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.

Students and teachers face big disruption in our education system. Hamish Macdonald asks the panel when should we ease restrictions and safely re-open schools and universities, plus the impact and inequity of remote learning.Panellists: 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.

Recent data is encouraging, but Australia now faces some serious questions about the next phase of our battle to contain coronavirus. Should we lock down until there is a vaccine or is the social and economic damage too much?

Tonight's guests are:Matt Preston, Food writer and authorCraig Foster, Refugee advocate and former Socceroos captainJulie McCrossin, Broadcaster and comedianJohn Anderson, Former Deputy Prime Minister of AustraliaChristine Morgan, CEO, National Mental Health CommissionWith a cross to author and former teacher, Gabbie Stroud, a special appearance from TV presenter and landscape architect Costa, and a performance by The Wiggles.

Frontline health workers are frantically preparing for a surge in seriously ill patients. Q+A brings together doctors and nurses from emergency wards, ICUs and fever clinics, and GPs facing a lack of protective equipment.

With strict bans on travel and group gatherings, thousands of businesses, jobs and livelihoods have evaporated as we face a devastating and widespread economic downturn, not seen for generations.

With Coronavirus spreading and stricter controls in place, the need for clear medical information has become paramount. Q+A asks medical experts Dr Norman Swan, Prof Paul Kelly and Prof Sharon Lewin to answer your questions.

Australia is staring down a virus crisis and it's impacting everyday life. Travel bans are increasing, schools are closing, the share market is spooked and GP clinics in chaos. Is Australia prepared for another major crisis?

Are Aussie kids getting the education they need? Our global education ranking has plunged, results in reading, maths and science are in decline, and a toxic culture of sexism and bullying persists in too many high schools.Joining Hamish MacDonald live from the ABC Studios in Sydney:Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for EducationAdrian Piccoli, Director, Gonski Institute and former Deputy Leader, NSW NationalsEddie Woo, High School Maths Teacher and Internet SensationJohn Collier, Principal, St Andrew's Cathedral School SydneyVy Tran, Year 12 Student at Mac.Robertson High School Melbourne

Q+A explores who we are and what it is to be Australian. Hamish Macdonald is joined by Nova Peris, Tarang Chawla, Marlee Silva and Lehmo to ask how can we settle unfinished business and bring our better selves to the fore.

Coronavirus has brought Australia-China relations into sharp focus. Hamish Macdonald examines the implications for our economy, region and community with Wang Xining, Stan Grant, Raina MacIntyre, Jason Yat-sen Li & Vicky Xu.

On the panel tonight are:Katie Allen, Liberal MP for HigginsClare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and the Future of WorkJacqui Lambie, Independent SenatorJack Manning Bancroft, Founder and CEO of Australian Indigenous Mentoring ExperienceSimon McKeon, Investment banker and former Australian of the Year

Hamish Macdonald hosts a conversation on climate solutions, with tonight's panel:Osher Günsberg, TV and radio hostJennifer Westacott, Business Council of Australia CEOSophia Hamblin Wang, Sustainability entrepreneurMatt Evans, Chef and farmerMartijn Wilder, Chair of Australian Renewable Energy AgencyWith a musical performance from Paul Kelly, performing his new single.*Unfortunately, Audrey Zibelman has withdrawn from Monday's program. She has been replaced on the panel by Martijn Wilder.

New host Hamish Macdonald takes Q+A to Queanbeyan, sharing the stories of bushfire-affected communities and giving people impacted the chance to ask questions and take part in a conversation about disaster management and recovery.This episode was originally going to broadcast live from Bega, however, the ongoing fire situation made Bega too unsafe for the panel and audience.

Tony Jones is joined by panellists: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.

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.

Hamish Macdonald will host Q&A on Monday with a panel discussion on the drought.This latest drought is brutal. Rivers are choking and farming communities desperate, while Canberra is caught up in political turmoil over the best way forward. Does the government have a plan?Minister for Water Resources, Drought and Natural Disaster: David LittleproudShadow Minister for Agriculture and Resources: Joel FitzgibbonNational Farmers Federation president: Fiona SimsonAustralia Institute's Senior Water Researcher: Maryanne Slattery andKate McBride, the 21 year old grazier from Menindee whose video of fish deaths in the Darling River went viral.

Q&A is in Melbourne with a Future Alert special hosted by Annabel Crabb.With war, rampant disease, food shortages and a poisoned environment all threatening human survival, Q&A brings together some of the nation's best minds to discuss how we confront these threats and whether our political system is capable of addressing them.On the panel:Former Liberal party leader: John HewsonScience communicator and food security expert: Julian CribbInventor and sustainability engineer: Veena SahajwallaFuturist: Jordan NguyenAustralian Futures Project Program Director: Chloe Spackman

Panellists: Tim Wilson, Liberal MP for Goldstein; Tim Watts, Labor MP for Gellibrand; Vicky Xu, Journalist, Researcher and Comedian; Jennifer Hewett, The Australian Financial Review; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre. Hosted by Hamish McDonald.

Guest host Fran Kelly leads a national conversation on aged care.Panellists: Maggie Beer, Australian food icon and founder of the Maggie Beer Foundation; Richard Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care; Julie Collins, Shadow Minister for Ageing and Seniors; Sarah Holland-Batt, Consumer advocate and relative; Sean Rooney, CEO of Leading Age Services Australia. Hosted by Fran Kelly.

Panellists: Katie Noonan, Singer, producer, songwriter, pianist and business woman; Jonathon Welch, Founder, The Choir of Hard Knocks; Mojo Juju, Wiradjuri/Filipino songwriter and musician; Tex Perkins, Australian Rock Legend; L-FRESH The LION, Australian Sikh Hip Hop artist

Panellists: Kerry O'Brien, Legendary Journalist and Author; Jan Fran, Media Commentator and Broadcaster; Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts; Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Health; and Dai Le, Fairfield City Councillor.

Panellists: James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Madeleine King, Shadow Minister for Trade; Eva Cox, Author and social analyst; Sam Dastyari, Former Labor Senator; and John Lee, China expert, United States Studies Centre.

Panellists: Zed Seselja, Assistant Minister for Finance, Charities and Electoral Matters; Anne Aly, Labor Member for Cowan; Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for WA; Danielle Wood, Budget Policy and Institutional Reform Program Director, Grattan Institute; Greg Sheridan, Foreign Affairs Editor, The Australian.

Panellists: Lionel Shriver, Journalist and Author; DeRay Mckesson, Civil rights activist; Ruby Hamad, Journalist and Author; Benjamin Law, Writer and broadcaster; and Steve Coll, Dean of Columbia Journalism School.

Panellists: Gladys Berejiklian, NSW Premier; Kristina Keneally, Senator for NSW; William Gillett, Loxton, SA; Aurora Matchett, Miranda, NSW; Willoughby Duff, Booragoon, WA; and Varsha Yajman, Asquith, NSW.

Joining Tony Jones on the panel are:Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser, Co-Chair of Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition Jacinta Price, Director of Indigenous Program, CIS Patricia Turner, CEO of National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Sally Scales, Uluru Statement DelegatePlease note that:Ken Wyatt, Minister for Indigenous Australians Noel Pearson, Founder, Cape York Partnership, Patrick Dodson, ALP Senator for Western Australiaoriginally agreed to appear on tonight's panel but later declined.

Panellists: A. C. Grayling, Philosopher and author; Alan Tudge, Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure; Terri Butler, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water; Clare Wright, Historian, author and broadcaster; and Li Shee Su, People's Panellist.

Panellists: Jason Falinski, Liberal MP for Mackellar; Katy Gallagher, Shadow Minister for Finance; Zali Steggall, Independent for Warringah; Cassandra Goldie, CEO of Australian Council of Social Service; and Adam Creighton, Economics Editor, The Australian.

Quest Host: Fran Kelly.Panellists: Eric Abetz, Tasmanian Liberal Senator; Kimberley Kitching, Senator for Victoria; Tim Costello, Social Justice Advocate; Parnell Palme McGuinness, Communications Consultant; and Adam Liaw, Cook, Writer and TV Presenter.

Tonight's Panellists: 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.

Panellists: Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Human Services; Rebekha Sharkie, Centre Alliance Member for Mayo; Jim Molan, Former Liberal Senator for NSW; Sami Shah, Comedian and Writer; and Toby Ralph, Marketing and political strategist.

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

Panellists: James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria; Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and the Future of Work; Jamila Rizvi, Writer, Speaker and Broadcaster; Grace Kelly, Industrial Relations Commentator; and Greg Day, People's Panellist.

Panellists: Dan Tehan, Minister for Education; Catherine King, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Rex Patrick, South Australian Centre Alliance Senator; Sally Rugg, Executive Director of Change.org; and Ash Belsar, People's Panellist.

On the panel tonight are: Brian Cox, Particle Physicist and TV Presenter Emma Johnston, Marine Ecologist and TV host David Karoly, Leader of the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub, CSIRO Kirsten Banks, Astrophysicist and Science Communicator Martin Van Kranendonk, Astrobiologist and Geologist

This week in collaboration with Vivid Sydney, Q&A will focus on technology and creativity – exploring how humans are being affected by technology and what this means for future society.Panellists: Adam Briggs, Rapper, writer, and actor; Faustina Agolley, Actor and writer; Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Atlassian; Dr Larry Marshall, Chief Executive, CSIRO; and Jocelyn Brewer, Cyberpsychologist.

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.

Panellists: Tim Wilson, Federal Liberal Member for Goldstein; Mark Dreyfus, Shadow Attorney-General; Marcia Langton, Professor of Indigenous Studies; Paul Kelly, Editor-at-large, The Australian; Rachael Jacobs, People's Panellist.

Panellists: Jim Chalmers, Shadow Minister for Finance; Christopher Pyne, Former Liberal MP; Alice Workman, Political reporter, The Australian; Ming Long, Business leader; and Alan Jones, Radio Broadcaster.

Panellists: Simon Birmingham, Liberal campaign spokesman; Tanya Plibersek, Deputy Opposition Leader; Richard Di Natale, Leader of The Australian Greens; and Helen Haines, Independent for Indi.

Panellists: Bill Shorten, Opposition Leader.

On the panel tonight are:Mitch Fifield, Minister for CommunicationsChris Bowen, Shadow TreasurerLenore Taylor, Editor, The Guardian AustraliaBhakthi Puvanenthiran, Managing Editor of CrikeyGreg Sheridan, Foreign Affairs Editor, The Australian

Guest host Virginia Trioli is in Queensland with Panellists:James McGrath, Liberal Senator; Terri Butler, Labor MP; Larissa Waters, Greens Senator; Malcolm Roberts, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Senate candidate.

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.

Tony Jones is joined by Panellists:Arthur Sinodinos, NSW Liberal Senator ; Amanda Rishworth, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel ; Rebecca Huntley, Writer and social analyst ; John Roskam, Executive Director, Institute of Public Affairs ; Lakshmi Logathassan, People's Panellist

Tony Jones joins Roxane Gay, Writer, editor and 'Bad Feminist' ; Simon Cowan, Research director, Centre for Independent Studies ; Tony Burke, Manager of Opposition Business and Shadow Minister for Environment, Water and Citizenship ; Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Senator for New South Wales and Teena McQueen, Federal Vice-President Liberal Party.Note: Retiring Government MP Craig Laundy withdrew late on Monday afternoon for family reasons.

Panellists: Linda Reynolds, Minister for Emergency Management and North Queensland Recovery; Cathy O'Toole, Labor MP for Herbert; Professor Stephen Williams, Centre for Tropical Environment and Sustainability Science, JCU; Jane McMillan, Grazier and Co-Founder of Sisters of the North; and Roger Hill, Rural Property Valuer.

Joining guest host Annabel Crabb are Panellists:Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and TechnologyLinda Burney, Shadow Minister for Human ServicesSarah Hanson-Young, South Australian Greens SenatorSabina Shugg, Director, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mining Innovation HubNicole Livingstone, Head of AFLW, Olympian and Media Personality

Joining Tony Jones are Panellists:Jim Molan, Liberal Senator for NSW; Kristina Keneally, Labor Senator for NSW; Francis Sullivan, Catholic Lay Leader; Dr. Viv Waller, Lawyer; and Rabbi Shmuley, Rabbi, author and TV host.