Q+A

Does anyone know the name of the auditorium in Q&A held its Shanghai show in 2014? They said it was “from the studios of the Shanghai Media Group” but what’s the actual name?

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It will be interesting to see how many people will be in the audience tonight.

Approx. 10 people in the audience tonight.

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I might be in the minority, but it’s a pity that audiences are starting to creep back into Q&A.
The COVID-19 hit Q&A, with no audience to cheer or jeer the question, was a more civilized and respectful program than the version with the so-called “politically balanced” audiences, who always managed to display left-wing politically correct bias.
Is there anything more prejudicial to rational debate than cheering of a question, clearly directed in opposition to a particular panelists view?
If I had my way, there would never be a live audience for Q&A again, and all questions would be submitted electronically. Strangely enough, I lean towards the left, but I also support debate with both sides getting an equal chance to make their point. Political correctness should never get in the way of a well constructed argument.

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Our Energy Future

Monday 1 June at 9:35pm

The Federal Government has unveiled its roadmap for Australia’s energy future, shifting focus from coal to gas.

The new plan includes investment in low-emissions technologies, but identifies gas as the most reliable energy source for the transition to renewables. Critics say however that developments in battery storage and renewables have overtaken the need for a transition technology.

So could we be backing the wrong horse? Will the new energy plan benefit all Australians now and into the future?

  • Matt Canavan, Queensland Nationals Senator; Matt Canavan is a National Party backbencher and a strong advocate for coal.

  • Zali Steggall, Independent MP for Warringah; Zali Steggall OAM is the independent MP for the federal seat of Warringah in Sydney’s North.

  • Joel Fitzgibbon, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Resources; Joel Fitzgibbon, as shadow agriculture and resources minister, is Labor’s chief spokesman on non-metropolitan Australia and a staunch advocate for those who live and work in the regions.

  • Zoe Whitton, Director, Citibank and Investor Group on Climate Change; Zoe Whitton leads the Citi’s Environmental, Social and Governance Research team in Asia, advising institutional investors globally on issues such as climate change.

  • Sophia Hamblin Wang, Sustainability entrepreneur; Aussie millennial Sophia Hamblin Wang is one of the few female executives leading the international development of carbon capture and utilisation.

Monday 8 June at 9:35pm

It’s been a week of turmoil – our economy is in recession for the first time in 29 years, an historic reset for workplace relations is looming, and we’ve seen a massive about-face on robodebt. Also dominating headlines, protests are sweeping the streets of America and here too, with some describing it as a long overdue reckoning for Australia.

The government has admitted its robodebt scheme was flawed and will refund $720 million of debt to 333,000 welfare recipients. Debate is also raging over what the Government should do with the $60 billion dollar windfall from the JobKeeper bungle, and the PM is now urging unions and employers to “put down weapons” and embark on a major overhaul of industrial relations . For Indigenous Australians, the chaos in America has been a bitter reminder of the lack of attention given to our own shameful history of black deaths in custody .

  • Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Andrew Bragg was the National Director of the 2017 Liberals & Nationals for Yes campaign in support of same sex marriage.

  • Jim Chalmers, Shadow Treasurer; Jim Chalmers is tasked with taking the fight on economic management to the Government and formulating the economic policies that Labor will take to the next election.

  • Nakkiah Lui; Actor, writer and Gamillaroi and Torres Strait Islander woman; Nakkiah is a young leader in the Australian Aboriginal community and has contributed to The Guardian, has been a featured panellist for the Sydney Writers Festival, and has been a guest on The Drum and The Project.

  • Nyadol Nyuon, Commercial litigator with Arnold Bloch Leibler and community advocate; Nyadol Nyuon has worked with the Victoria Equal Opportunity and Human Right Commission, Judicial College of Victoria, Oxfam Australian, the Centre for African- Australian Women Issues and others.

  • Meyne Wyatt, Writer, Actor and Wongutha-Yamatji man; Meyne Wyatt is an Australian actor/writer who grew up in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Q+A is live from Sydney on Monday, June 8 at 9.35pm AEST

The Future of Sport

Monday 15 June at 9:35pm

Empty stadiums are the new norm, the value of TV rights are declining and the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until next year.

Australia’s most loved sporting institutions are making hard decisions about their financial position, how to bring the back the crowds and how to navigate closed state borders.

Meanwhile, many grassroots sports clubs – the lifeblood of so many communities – are struggling to finance COVID-19 restrictions.

As clubs and codes take a financial hit, will players and sports administrators have to get used to reduced pay-packets? When will fans fill the stands again? Will the momentum gathered over recent years for women’s sport now be set back? And should sport and politics mix?

  • Andrew Abdo, Interim NRL CEO; Andrew Abdo is the National Rugby League’s acting CEO, filling the position vacated by Todd Greenberg who left the league earlier this year.

  • Brendon Gale, Richmond Football Club CEO; As CEO of Richmond Football Club, Brendon Gale leads a diverse team of over 130 people. He is the former CEO of the AFL players’ Association.

  • Tracey Holmes, Sports broadcaster and journalist; Tracey Holmes has worked in journalism and communications for 30 years, covering sports as an examination of society, nationalism, politics, law, business and humanity.

  • Bruce Djite, Director of Football, Adelaide United and former A-League player; Bruce Djite spent over 4 years on the Executive and Governance committee of Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA), which represents all Australian professional footballers, including the Socceroos and Matildas.

  • Sharni Layton, World Champion Australian Netballer and AFLW All-Australian; Sharni Layton is a former Australian netball captain, who retired after a successful career in 2018 to join Collingwood’s AFLW side for the 2019 season.

Australia: Secret State?

Monday 22 June at 9:35 pm

  • Dennis Richardson, Former Director-General of ASIO; Dennis Richardson is a career diplomat whose former roles include Director-General of ASIO, Secretary of DFAT, Secretary of Defence, and Ambassador to Washington.

  • Nick Xenophon, Lawyer and former Senator; Nick Xenophon, well-known to Australians as an Independent Senator for South Australia over many years, is now a lawyer with a close interest in security matters.

  • Annika Smethurst, News Corp journalist and AFP raid victim; Walkley Award-winning journalist Annika Smethurst is the National Political Editor for The Sunday Herald-Sun and The Sunday Telegraph.

  • Clinton Fernandes, National security analyst; Clinton Fernandes is a professor of international and political studies at the University of New South Wales in Canberra, part of the Australian Defence Force Academy.

  • Jacinta Carroll, Counter-terrorism expert; Jacinta Carroll is the Director of National Security Policy at the Australian National University’s National Security College.


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We know about Witness K and Witness J. There’s a suggestion on Twitter that there may be more letters of the alphabet.

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Monday 29 June at 9:35 pm

The Federal Government is poised to release its rescue package for the decimated arts industry, the stain of branch stacking continues to plague the Labor party, and university fees are set for the biggest shake up in a decade.

Claims of sexual harassment have rocked the High Court, youth unemployment is skyrocketing and the cancel culture debate looks like going nowhere.

All this against a backdrop of a serious COVID spike in Victoria.

  • Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts

  • Bill Shorten, Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

  • Katie Noonan, Singer, songwriter, music producer, pianist and businesswoman.

  • Yasmin Poole, Writer and youth advocate; Yasmin is an award winning speaker, writer and youth advocate. Her work has included being the Chair of the Victorian Government’s Youth Congress, representing over a million young Australians.

  • Sue Morphet, President, Chief Executive Women; Sue Morphet has over 30 years of brand, consumer goods, manufacturing and retail management experience across Australia and New Zealand.

With guest host, Virginia Trioli

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Monday 6 July at 9:35pm

Politics, political memoirs and problem drinking.

In politics, the voters of Eden-Monaro are heading to the polls on Saturday in a by-election touted as a test of voter confidence in Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition leader Anthony Albanese in these uncertain economic times. Having suffered drought, catastrophic bushfires and the loss of tourism dollars from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, what will voters decide?

Meanwhile, Australia’s defence policy is shifting to concentrate on our region, and to equip the Australian Defence Force with greater capability for deterring threats. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned Australia needs to prepare, “for a post COVID world that is poorer, more dangerous and more disorderly”.

The arts and media have been rocked by claims of racism in institutions and on our screens: Josh Thomas has apologised for insensitive comments, Netflix has taken down four of comedian Chris Lilley’s shows and former journalists at SBS have accused the broadcaster of racism and bullying.

And, while we’ve always been known as a nation of drinkers, new research suggests the coronavirus pandemic has seen a spike in alcohol consumption by Australian women.

Hamish hosting

  • Shaun Micallef, Television host; Shaun Micallef has been a fixture on our television screens for the last twenty five years.

  • Brooke Boney, Today Show entertainment reporter; With a background in political journalism, having previously worked for NITV, SBS and the ABC, Brooke Boney joined the TODAY Show after her role as Triple J’s weekday morning news presenter.

  • Christopher Pyne, Former Liberal MP; In his 26 years as an MP, Christopher Pyne gained national recognition as one of the wittiest and most colourful members of the House of Representatives.

  • Terri Butler, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water; Terri Butler is the federal Labor Member for the Brisbane seat of Griffith, an electorate she has represented since former member Kevin Rudd resigned after the 2013 election.

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With that panel, I’m guessing the show will have an arts/entertainment feel to it? (possibly regarding representation [Boney] and whether PC is killing humour [Micallef])

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Title now released is

Politics, political memoirs and problem drinking.

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Why wasn’t he?

Christopher Pyne is great on Q&A tonight. Wicked sense of humour but also really contributing to the important discussions. Loving the show.

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Brooke Boney is so eloquent and providing great insights. Great show tonight.

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Agreed. Genuine as well. Can see why Today signed her.

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