Episodes
Q&A From Sydney (ABC TV Thurs 17 Feb 2022)
Stan Grant hosts this week from Sydney.
In a few months, Australians will go to the polls, and the unofficial election campaign is well underway. A slew of high-profile independent candidates are running against senior sitting MPs around the country in the hopes of upsetting the electoral landscape. Many people are calling for more transparency in political donations, but doubts are being raised regarding the funding of grassroots efforts aimed at securing a coveted crossbench seat for independents. Is this a demonstration of democracy or just another well-coordinated campaign?
Meanwhile, anti-vaccine activists from all around the country have gathered outside Parliament House in Canberra to express their displeasure. How will this discontent manifest itself at the polls? What factors are influencing the public’s vote, and are these voices being heard in the national debate?
And, as the world awaits Russia’s next move, tensions in Ukraine are at an all-time high. More than 100,000 Russian troops have gathered along the Russia-Ukraine border, forcing countries such as Australia to withdraw embassies in anticipation of an invasion. Is the region on the verge of conflict, and are we at the end of the diplomatic road? What are the ramifications for global security?
On Q+A, we’ll discuss political campaigns, diplomatic posturing, and protests, among other topics.
Guests:
Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Andrew Constance, Liberal candidate for Gilmore
Allegra Spender, Independent candidate for Wentworth
Lavina Lee, International Relations Expert
Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian
Airdate: Thursday 17 February 2022 at 8.30pm on ABC.
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