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Q&A: Season 12

44 episodes · first aired Feb 4, 2019

After 12 years, this season was Tony Jones's final season as full-time host.

Back to Q&A: cast and where to watch

  1. 1 The Boats, the Banks, and the River Feb 4, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones returns with a powerful line-up of independent voices: Julia Banks, Andrew Wilkie, Adam Bandt, Kerryn Phelps, Rebekha Sharkie.
  2. 2 Manus, Hakeem, and Franking Credits Feb 11, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by Liberal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson; Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus; Crikey founder Stephen Mayne, businesswoman Megan Purcell and…
  3. 3 Q&A on Drugs Feb 18, 2019 · 1h On the panel to discuss drug policy: Chief Superintendent Stuart Smith; author Kerryn Redpath; Pioneer of pill testing in Australia Dr David Caldicott; Medical Director Marianne Jauncey…
  4. 4 Jordan Peterson Destroys Q&A Feb 25, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones is joined in Melbourne by Canadian psychologist/author Dr Jordan Peterson; QLD Labor MP Terri Butler; freelance broadcaster/writer/author Catherine McGregor and…
  5. 5 A Church in Crisis Mar 4, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones is joined by NSW Liberal Senator Jim Molan, NSW Labor Senator Kristina Keneally, Catholic Lay Leader Francis Sullivan, institutional abuse lawyer Dr Viv Waller and rabbi and…
  6. 6 Q&A: Women in Leadership Mar 11, 2019 · 1h Annabel Crabb presents a Women in Leadership special with Industry Minister Karen Andrews, Australias first indigenous female MP Linda Burney, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Sabina…
  7. 7 Q&A In Townsville Mar 18, 2019 · 1h A special Q&A in Townsville. Tony Jones joins Minister for Emergency Management Linda Reynolds, Labor MP for Herbert Cathy O'Toole, Professor Stephen Williams, grazier Jane McMillan and…
  8. 8 Roxane Gay on Q&A Mar 25, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones joins feminist writer Roxane Gay, retiring Government MP Craig Laundy, Shadow Minister for Environment, Water and Citizenship Tony Burke, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi and…
  9. 9 Cash, Guns, Gangs, and Life Apr 1, 2019 · 1h On the eve of the budget Tony Jones joins Liberal senator Arthur Sinodinos, Labor front-bencher Amanda Rishworth, social analyst Rebecca Huntley, IPA Executive Director John Roskam and…
  10. 10 Q&A Budget Special Apr 8, 2019 · 1h 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…
  11. 11 Election 2019: The Battle For Queensland Apr 15, 2019 · 1h Guest host Virginia Trioli is in Queensland with LNP Senator James McGrath, Labor MP Terri Butler, Greens Senator Larissa Waters and One Nation candidate Malcolm Roberts to discuss the…
  12. 12 The Election Countdown Apr 29, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones is joined by Communications Minister Mitch Fifield, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, The Guardian Editor Lenore Taylor, Crikey Managing Editor Bhakthi Puvanenthiran and The…
  13. 13 Bill Shorten on Q&A May 6, 2019 · 1h Just 12 days before election day, the Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten joins Tony Jones and an audience of undecided voters in Melbourne to face the public's questions.
  14. 14 The Q&A Last Chance Saloon May 13, 2019 · 1h With less than a week before Australia decides who will govern for the next three years the public question Liberal campaign spokesman Simon Birmingham, Deputy Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek…
  15. 15 The Wash Up May 20, 2019 · 1h After Australians deliver their election verdict, Labor frontbencher Jim Chalmers, former Liberal MP Christopher Pyne, broadcaster Alan Jones, political reporter Alice Workman and business…
  16. 16 First Australians and Quiet Australians May 27, 2019 · 1h The debate turns philosophical with politicians and big thinkers Liberal MP Tim Wilson, ALP MP Mark Dreyfus, Professor of Indigenous Studies Marcia Langton, philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy…
  17. 17 Jimmy Barnes Rocks Q&A Jun 3, 2019 · 1h 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…
  18. 18 Q&A at Vivid Jun 10, 2019 · 1h In a special Q&A from the Vivid Festival: rapper/actor/writer Adam Briggs, broadcaster/writer Faustina Agolley, Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO of CSIRO Dr Larry Marshall and…
  19. 19 Science Special Jun 17, 2019 · 1h Joining Tony Jones to talk everything science: physicist Prof. Brian Cox, marine ecologist Emma Johnston, atmospheric and climate scientist David Karoly, astrophysicist Kirsten Banks and…
  20. 20 The Freedom to Fund Yourself Jun 24, 2019 · 1h Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Education Minister Dan Tehan, Shadow Infrastructure Minister Catherine King, Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick, Director of Change.org Sally Rugg and…
  21. 21 Union Bosses and Suburban Dads Jul 1, 2019 · 1h On the eve of parliament's return, Tony Jones joins Liberal Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Innovation Clare O'Neil, writer/broadcaster Jamila Rizvi, IR Commentator Grace Kelly…
  22. 22 Nukes in an Uncertain World Jul 8, 2019 · 1h Joining Tony Jones: Senate President Scott Ryan, Opposition Senate Leader Penny Wong, Human Rights Lawyer Diana Sayed, Tom Switzer from the Centre for Independent Studies and Hugh White…
  23. 23 Deemed Not To Matter Jul 15, 2019 · 1h Joining Tony Jones in Melbourne: Shadow Minister for Families Linda Burney, Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie, Former Liberal Senator Jim Molan, comedian Sami Shah and marketing and…
  24. 24 Boris, Brexit and The Black Dog Jul 22, 2019 · 1h On the panel: UK political strategist Alastair Campbell, former WA Premier Geoff Gallop, Property Industry Foundation CEO Kate Mills, Menzies Research Centre Executive Director Nick Cater…
  25. 25 Wage Theft and Celebrity Chefs Jul 29, 2019 · 1h Fran Kelly joins Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Victorian Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching, social justice advocate Tim Costello, communications consultant Parnell Palme McGuinness…
  26. 26 Zali's Political Slalom Aug 5, 2019 · 1h Joining Tony Jones are Independent MP Zali Steggall, Liberal MP Jason Falinski, Labor Senator Katy Gallagher, Australian Council of Social Service CEO Cassandra Goldie and The Australian's…
  27. 27 How Good is Democracy? Aug 12, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones joins philosopher/author A. C. Grayling, Minister for Population & Cities Alan Tudge, Shadow Minister for the Environment & Water Terri Butler, historian/broadcaster Clare…
  28. 28 The Indigenous Voice Aug 19, 2019 · 1h A special look at the case for Constitutional Recognition and an Indigenous voice to parliament. Tony Jones is joined by Noel Pearson, Linda Burney, Julian Leeser, Jacinta Price and…
  29. 29 High School Special Aug 26, 2019 · 1h We open up the panel to the leaders of the future. In a High School Special, students William Gillett, Aurora Matchett, Willoughby Duff and Varsha Yajman join NSW Premier Gladys…
  30. 30 Writers Special Sep 2, 2019 · 1h A Q&A Writers special with American novelist Lionel Shriver, civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson, Australian journalist Ruby Hamad, writer/broadcaster Benjamin Law and Dean of Columbia…
  31. 31 Donations, Disability and Disillusionment Sep 9, 2019 · 1h Guest host Fran Kelly joins ACT Liberal Senator Zed Seselja, Labor MP for Cowan Anne Aly, WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood and The Australian's…
  32. 32 The Political Donations Arms Race Sep 16, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones is joined by Liberal Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Trade Madeleine King, author/social analyst Eva Cox, former Labor Senator Sam Dastyari and China expert at the…
  33. 33 Kerry O'Brien and Your Right To Know Sep 23, 2019 · 1h Answering your questions are legendary journalist and author Kerry O'Brien, broadcaster/commentator Jan Fran, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher, Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen and…
  34. 34 The Power of Music Sep 30, 2019 · 1h Explore the power of music to transform lives with rock legend Tex Perkins, singer/songwriter Katie Noonan, The Choir of Hard Knocks founder Jonathon Welch, soul/blues artist Mojo Juju…
  35. 35 A Spotlight on Aged Care Oct 7, 2019 · 1h Guest host Fran Kelly leads a national conversation on aged care. We discuss the issues plaguing the system with Maggie Beer, Richard Colbeck, Julie Collins, Sarah Holland-Batt and Sean…
  36. 36 Democracy or Disruption? Oct 14, 2019 · 1h As Extinction Rebellion and Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters take to the streets, Hamish Macdonald discusses China, climate and the right to protest with Tim Wilson, Tim Watts, Vicky Xu…
  37. 37 Future Alert Oct 21, 2019 · 1h Guest host Annabel Crabb is joined by John Hewson, Jordan Nguyen, Veena Sahajwalla, Julian Cribb and Chloe Spackman to discuss whether our government is capable of addressing potential…
  38. 38 The Drought Oct 28, 2019 · 1h Guest host Hamish Macdonald leads a discussion on drought with Minister for Water Resources and Drought David Littleproud, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon, Fiona Simson…
  39. 39 Broadside Nov 4, 2019 · 1h 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…
  40. 40 Climate and Catastrophe Nov 11, 2019 · 1h Tony Jones is joined by economic strategist Ross Garnaut, Aus Energy Council CEO Sarah McNamara, Liberal MP Jason Falinski, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & Energy Mark Butler plus…
  41. 41 Q&A in WA Nov 18, 2019 · 1h Q&A is in WA for an Australia Talks special. Joining Tony Jones is Labor MP Anne Aly, WA State Liberal MP Zak Kirkup, human rights lawyer Hannah McGlade, political editor Lanai Scarr and…
  42. 42 International Power Nov 25, 2019 · 1h A focus on international affairs with Former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, Labor MP Tanya Plibersek, Israeli Parliamentarian Tamar Zandberg, James Brown from the US Studies…
  43. 43 Q&A Pacific Dec 2, 2019 · 1h Q&A celebrates 80 years of Australia broadcasting into the Asia-Pacific region with a special from Suva, Fiji. Joining Tony Jones are Alex Hawke, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Enele Sopoaga, Manu…
  44. 44 The End of an Era Dec 9, 2019 · 1h The 2019 finale of Q&A. Joining Tony Jones on the panel Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, Indigenous leader Pat Turner, author Sisonke Msimang and…