Q+A Season 2023 Episode 26 - Conflict, Quotas and Calling Out Racism

Airdate: 2023-Aug-21

Episode summary:

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

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Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action ...Show more >