Episode guide
Q&A: Season 11
42 episodes · first aired Feb 5, 2018
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- 1 A Spotlight on the Economy Feb 5, 2018 · 1h Q&A returns to tackle the big issues that set Australians thinking, talking and debating. Tony Jones puts the economy under the spotlight with Sally McManus, Chris Richardson, Heather…
- 2 Nepotism, Referendums & Radical Reform Feb 12, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones to face the public's questions are journalist/commentator David Marr, WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds, Qld Labor MP Terri Butler, The Australian's Chris Kenny and more.
- 3 Civil War, Colonisation and Power Feb 19, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones on Q&A this week: Environment & Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, publisher Louise Adler, IPA Director of Policy Simon Breheny & actress…
- 4 DPM, Politics and Pay Gaps Feb 26, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones: Former Deputy Leader of UK Labour Harriet Harman, Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs & Innovation Zed Seselja, Shadow Justice Minister Clare O'Neil, philosopher A.C…
- 5 Family Matters and Home Fires Mar 5, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones: Minister for Law Enforcement & Cybersecurity Angus Taylor, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, Greens leader Richard Di Natale, author Kamila Shamsie & Daily…
- 6 A Big Australia Mar 12, 2018 · 1h A close look at our booming population. Australia has the fastest rate of population growth in the industrialised world, but can we handle 40 million? Panel: Bob Carr, Tim Flannery, Jane…
- 7 Tax, Trump and The Polls Mar 19, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones are Urban Infrastructure Minister Paul Fletcher, Shadow Energy Minister Mark Butler, Buzzfeed Aus political editor Alice Workman, Centre for Independent Studies' Tom…
- 8 A Night with Michael Sandel Mar 26, 2018 · 1h The Harvard Professor who's a Youtube superstar. His courses have been viewed by tens of millions worldwide, political philosopher Michael Sandel tackles the toughest issues of our time…
- 9 Polling, Policing and Reporting Apr 9, 2018 · 1h Q&A returns after the Easter break with a show in Dandenong, Victoria. Joining Tony Jones are Alan Tudge, Clare O'Neil, Nyadol Nyuon, Andrew Rule and Stuart Bateson as we count down…
- 10 Privacy, Missile Strikes and Celebrity Activism Apr 16, 2018 · 1h Virginia Trioli is joined on the panel by: Mitch Fifield, Minister for Communications; Amanda Rishworth, Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel; Missy Higgins…
- 11 Class Divides and Inequality Apr 23, 2018 · 1h Tony Jones is joined by Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh, former Nationals Senator Fiona Nash, social researcher Rebecca Huntley, ANU lecturer Jill Sheppard & Institute of Public…
- 12 Trump, Twitter & North Korea Apr 30, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones at the Sydney Writers' Festival: Russian dissident Masha Gessen, American journalist Katy Tur, New York Times critic Wesley Morris, Lowy Institute's Richard McGregor and…
- 13 Newstart, New Power and New Jobs May 7, 2018 · 1h From Black Lives Matter to Airbnb and even ISIS, there's a new form of people power sweeping the globe. Tony Jones is joined by a panel of changemakers Tim Wilson, Linda Burney, Stanley…
- 14 A Broader Budget May 14, 2018 · 1h The fallout from the budget with Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, Law Enforcement Minister Angus Taylor, Institute of Company Directors Chair Elizabeth Proust, economist Judith Sloan &…
- 15 Weddings, Gaza and Losing Faith May 21, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne Victorian Liberal Senator Jane Hume, Tasmanian Labor Senator Julie Collins, philosopher/ethicist Peter Singer, The Australian's Foreign Affairs Editor Greg…
- 16 First Responders, Refugees and Flexible Working May 28, 2018 · 1h Members of the public get to ask questions to a panel including NSW Liberal Senator Jim Molan, Labor MP Ged Kearney, Anglican priest Rod Bower, Catholic commentator Monica Doumit &…
- 17 Chaos, Ego and Cash Jun 4, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Social Services Minister Dan Tehan, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, former Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie, author/broadcaster Rosie Waterland & IR…
- 18 Q&A with Bill Shorten Jun 11, 2018 · 1h Labor is leading in the polls but Bill Shorten is lagging as Preferred Prime Minister. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten joins Tony Jones on Q&A to answer your questions from the Shedley…
- 19 Being Careful, North Korea and Culture Wars Jun 18, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones: WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds, Labor MP Tim Watts, University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence, US Studies Centre CEO Simon Jackman & Atlassian's Global…
- 20 Q&A Enabled Jun 25, 2018 · 1h A star of stage and screen, a sports champ, lawyers, advocates, parents and carers join Tony Jones to discuss living with a disability. On the panel Kiruna Stamell, Dylan Alcott, Graeme…
- 21 Abuse, Foster Care and Taxes Jul 2, 2018 · 1h Joining guest host Hamish Macdonald: Liberal MP Sarah Henderson, Shadow Health Minister Catherine King, Australian Conservatives Leader Cory Bernardi, The Saturday Paper Editor-in-chief…
- 22 People's Panel - Celebrating 10 Years of Q&A Jul 9, 2018 · 1h To celebrate 10 Years of Q&A, the first ever Q&A People's Panel will see four everyday Australians get the chance to set the national agenda and give the pollies a wake-up call.
- 23 War on Waste Jul 23, 2018 · 1h Q&A's War On Waste: Tony Jones is joined by Craig Reucassel, Oz Harvest CEO Ronni Kahn, Australian Local Govt. Assoc. President David O'Loughlin, Waste Management Assoc. President Gayle…
- 24 Super Saturday and Media Diversity Jul 30, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones: Communications Minister Mitch Fifield, Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers, Guardian Australia Editor Lenore Taylor, communications consultant Parnell Palme McGuinness…
- 25 Drought Relief and Future Farming Aug 6, 2018 · 1h Q&A in Lismore: Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, Shadow Agriculture Minister Joel Fitzgibbon, National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson, Former Mayor of Lismore Jenny…
- 26 Power, Spirituality and Free Speech Aug 13, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones on Q&A: Scholar and poet Dr Cornel West, Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Labor Member for Cowan Anne Aly, Free Speech Advocate Lindsay Shepherd and People's…
- 27 Stranger than Fiction Aug 20, 2018 · 1h Do novelists hold up a mirror to society? Q&A is in Melbourne with fiction writers John Marsden, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Sofie Laguna, Michael Mohammed Ahmad and Trent Dalton to discuss how…
- 28 Chaos, Crocs and Coal Mining Aug 27, 2018 · 1h Q&A is in Mackay to take Queensland's political pulse, with the LNP's George Christensen, Labor MP Cathy O'Toole, The Greens' Larissa Waters, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Leader of…
- 29 Media Power, Popularity and Special Envoys Sep 3, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones on the show that puts you at the centre of the conversation: Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese, radio broadcaster Alan Jones, People's Panellist Elmari…
- 30 High School Students Special Sep 10, 2018 · 1h They are the leaders of the future and they tackle the issues of today. A panel of high school students join Tony Jones in Canberra for democracy in action on the show that puts the…
- 31 Rape, Racism and No-Platforming Sep 17, 2018 · 1h Tony Jones hosts the show where you ask the questions. On the panel: feminist icon/provocateur Germaine Greer, British journalist Andrew Neil, essayist David Marr, author Sisonke Msimang…
- 32 Bullying, quotas, and the ABC Oct 1, 2018 · 1h The show that holds politicians and opinion leaders to account returns with Simon Birmingham, Amanda Rishworth, Sarah Hanson-Young, John Butler and people's panellist Sali Miftari joining…
- 33 Teaching Special Oct 8, 2018 · 1h What's right and wrong with our schools? What makes a great teacher? Are we over-testing our kids? Tony Jones is joined by Eddie Woo, Pasi Sahlberg, Cindy Berwick, Gabbie Stroud and…
- 34 Climate, Welfare and Religious Schools Oct 15, 2018 · 1h Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs, British commentator James Bartholomew, Victorian Liberal Senator James Paterson, Labor frontbencher Terri…
- 35 Wentworth by-election Special Oct 22, 2018 · 1h An unmissable Q&A: Tony Jones is joined by Independent candidate for Wentworth Kerryn Phelps, NSW Liberal Party President Philip Ruddock, Labor MP Anthony Albanese, political commentator…
- 36 Live from the Pop-up Globe Oct 29, 2018 · 1h 400 years after his death, we talk Shakespeare, comedy and drama in the golden age of TV. Q&A from the pop-up Globe with leading lights of the theatre Neil Armfield, Nakkiah Lui, Toby…
- 37 Sex Robots, Killer Robots: A Dangerous Q&A Nov 5, 2018 · 1h Q&A at The Festival of Dangerous Ideas with author Angela Nagle, sex educator Nikki Goldstein, pop culture critic Chuck Klosterman, performer and sex clown Betty Grumble and Artificial…
- 38 Trust, Leadership, and Stability Nov 12, 2018 · 1h With former Deputy PM John Anderson, Assistant Finance Minister Zed Seselja, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, former Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs and Communications…
- 39 Tourism, Trump, and the Embassy Nov 19, 2018 · 1h Joining Tony Jones: New Yorker correspondent Susan Glasser, Special Minister of State Alex Hawke, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, The Australian's Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan and…
- 40 VicVotes, Terrorism, and Gender Nov 26, 2018 · 1h Q&A dissects the Victorian election result and brings our divided Senate around the table with Lib Sen Eric Abetz, Labor Sen Doug Cameron, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi, plus Tom Switzer…
- 41 Protest and Pre-selection Dec 3, 2018 · 1h Joining Hamish Macdonald is singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Linda Reynolds, Tas Labor Senator Lisa Singh, former minister Amanda Vanstone…
- 42 2018 Finale Dec 10, 2018 · 1h Tony Jones is joined by President of the Senate Scott Ryan, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, Greens leader Richard Di Natale, lawyer/advocate Nyadol Nyuon & editor of Spiked…