Q+A returns to ask who can you trust? Can you trust your supermarket? What about your bank? With cost-of-living pressures and major conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, do you trust our politicians to make a difference? Panellists; Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians & Indigenous Health Malarndirri McCarthy, Liberal Member for Berowra Julian Leeser, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Journalist Geraldine Brooks, Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist at the Financial Times Gideon Rachman and Tennis champion & broadcaster Jelena Dokic.

Q+A puts a focus on global issues with a panel of big thinkers. In a year of crucial elections around the world, the existential threat of climate change and increasing global volatility - what does it all mean for Australia? Live from Sydney. Panellists: Former Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull, Writer & Social Analyst Rebecca Huntley and British Historian, Academic & Writer Peter Frankopan, Ukraine Democracy Initiative co-founder & University of Technology Sydney academic Olga Oleinikova and Chair of Social Work and Policy Studies at The University of Sydney Jioji Ravulo.

With how we vote, live and work in a state of flux, can we come together in volatile times? The panel discuss accusations from ASIO of traitorous activity by a retired politician, Gaza ceasefire negotiations plus the economy. Panellists: Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service Katy Gallagher, Liberal MP for Menzies Keith Wolahan, Lawyer & human rights advocate Nyadol Nyuon, Author & journalist Nathan Thrall, Doctor and community leader Jamal Rifi and Communications advisor & analyst Sabine Wolff.

Is the economy working for all Australians? Inflation may have peaked but many still feel under the pump. The panel discuss interest rates, economic growth, the risk of recession, war in Europe and impact on supply chains. Panellists: Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, Senator for Tasmania Jacqui Lambie, economist & former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, economist, author & professor of economics and public policy Stephanie Kelton and journalist & author Joe Aston.

Artificial intelligence has moved from sci-fi fantasy to everyday use in facial recognition, deepfakes and ChatGPT to fake royals, social media spying, nuclear energy and a growing AI army - how will science remake our world? Panellists: Physicist & best-selling author Brian Greene, Australia’s Chief Scientist Cathy Foley, retired Army major general Gus McLachlan, Author & Editor at Mamamia Jessie Stephens and ThatsMyFace CEO & ethical AI advocate Nadia Lee.

Has the great housing dream become a nightmare? Supply is falling behind demand, inflating a red-hot market. How do we boost affordability and accelerate construction? Are we ready for the big shifts coming to our suburbs? Panellists: Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities & Treasury Andrew Leigh, Shadow Assistant Minister for Home Ownership Andrew Bragg, Greens Spokesperson on Housing & Homelessness Max Chandler-Mather, NSW Minister for Housing & Homelessness Rose Jackson, Chief Executive, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Catherine Liddle and Economist & author Cameron Murray.

Sydney is still reeling from two brutal stabbing incidents. As leaders call for unity and peace, attention turns to the power of social media companies to stop the spread of rumour and lies. Plus nuclear energy on the agenda. Panellists: Minister for Emergency Management and Agriculture Murray Watt, Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie, NSW Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman, Pastor & CEO, Wayside Chapel Jon Owen and Professorial Fellow in Sport, University of Canberra, Tracey Holmes.

What's the future of work? From WFH to hybrid working, how will technological advances & the rise of AI further disrupt jobs? What are Australia's labour advantages as an unstable world threatens international supply chains? Panellists: Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts Tony Burke, Shadow Minister for Science, Arts, Government Services and the Digital Economy Paul Fletcher, ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, Atlassian Work Futurist, Dominic Price and founder of Carman's Fine Foods, Carolyn Creswell.

Ahead of the Budget we discuss spending priorities, a fairer, more sustainable tax system, and how we can seize new opportunities to rebuild the economy to deliver better services, higher productivity and future wealth. Live from Melbourne. Panellists: Independent MP for Wentworth Allegra Spender, Independent Senator for ACT David Pocock, NSW Shadow Minister for Health Matt Kean, broadcaster & journalist Janine Perrett and political strategist Kos Samaras.

Jim Chalmers faces his own constituents in a special Q+A from Logan. Amid a cost-of-living crisis and global economic turmoil - with an election due within a year - what does Logan make of the Treasurer's economic management?

The Middle East and Ukraine are in protracted wars; the US, UK and India face elections; millions of displaced people have created a global refugee crisis. Our cohesion is fraying. A panel of big thinkers make sense of it. Panellists: The Guardian's World Affairs Editor, Julian Borger; author and academic Abdulrazak Gurnah; soprano, composer and human rights advocate Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and The Age's Features Editor, Maher Mughrabi.

Amid war, displacement, disinformation and rising hate, fragile democracies are being tested - with big ramifications for Australia. How billions of voters in India, the US and UK could reshape the world. Panellists: journalist and author Michael Gawenda; author and former BBC correspondent Nick Bryant; human rights lawyer and barrister Jennifer Robinson; actor, writer & satirist Jonathan Biggins and policy strategist and commentator Parnell Palme McGuinness. (Midseason Final)

Q+A is back after a winter break and we're on the road in Queanbeyan with a power panel of politicians, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and leading business journalist to take questions on cost of living, competition and the future of capitalism. Panellists: Minister for NDIS & Government Services Bill Shorten, Shadow Minister for Finance & the Public Service Jane Hume, Independent Senator for Tasmania Jacqui Lambie, Nobel Prize-winning economist and Columbia professor Joseph Stiglitz and outgoing Australian Financial Review Editor-in-Chief Michael Stutchbury.

The convenience of tech has come at a cost: data leaks, scams, sexploitation, revenge porn, disinformation, hate speech, bullying and social media harm. Is censorship the answer - or even possible? How do we stay safe online? Panellists: eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, podcaster & UTS Professional Fellow Josh Szeps, data scientist & social media accountability advocate Frances Haugen, writer, presenter, and founder of The Grade Cricketer Sam Perry and the Executive Director of Reset.Tech Australia Alice Dawkins.

Popularism is on the rise globally. Rioting in the UK, a US election like never before and Australians feel their voices aren't being heard. What can leaders do to strengthen democracy and win back our attention and trust? Minister for Youth, Anne Aly, Liberal MP for Menzies Keith Wolahan, National Security College Professor George Brandis, Writer Roxane Gay and British academic and podcaster, David Runciman.

Q+A from Dandenong, a vibrant cross-section of Australia in outer SE Melbourne. A panel of political players, commentators and community reps debate the economy, immigration, multiculturalism and issues that matter to locals. Panellists: Assistant Minister for Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill, Liberal MP for Flinders Zoe McKenzie, Lawyer & human rights advocate Nyadol Nyuon, Journalist & broadcaster Jon Faine and Author & advocate Maria Thattil.

A roof over our head is a basic right that's become one of the greatest social and public policy challenges of our times. A crippling shortage of housing in Australia, falling behind ambitious build targets and soaring rents. On Q+A, the federal minister and shadow responsible go head-to-head on your questions. And two of the sharpest economic and policy minds help break down the problem – and advocate solutions that could really make a difference. Panellists: Minister for Housing & Homelessness Clare O'Neill, Shadow Minister for Housing & Homelessness Michael Sukkar, Grattan Institute CEO Aruna Sathanapally and ABC finance journalist & commentator Alan Kohler.

Q+A heads to Newcastle to discuss issues affecting the regions and regional cities including jobs and manufacturing, defence, energy, nuclear and the economy. Panellists: Assistant Minister for Trade & Future Made in Australia Tim Ayres, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Barnaby Joyce, business director Kate Carnell and Creative Director & author Dee Madigan.

Q+A returns from the winner-takes-all political battleground of Queensland. Five days out from a state election, voters seem ready to switch from Labor to Liberal-National. A panel of local powerbrokers answer your questions. Panellists: Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations Murray Watt, Shadow Minister for Resources Susan McDonald, Greens Senator for Queensland Larissa Waters and Political strategist & former LNP Qld minister Scott Emerson.

Q+A is giving Australia a check-up - and we're taking your temperature. Our healthcare system has been called one of the best and most accessible in the world but there are gaping holes in the public sphere and growing costs. Panellists: Minister for Health & Aged Care Mark Butler, Independent MP & former paediatric neurologist Monique Ryan, Nurse & former NSW minister for regional & mental health Bronnie Taylor and journalist & author Johann Hari.

It's the tightest, most contentious election in recent US history and the stakes couldn't be higher. Who will win? What will America look like the day after? How will a new president reshape alliances and the global economy? Panellists: entrepreneur and author Anthony Scaramucci, former Australian Ambassador to the US Dennis Richardson, Foreign Policy editor & Good Weekend contributor Amelia Lester and US Studies Centre Senior Fellow & former Democrats staffer Bruce Wolpe.

The great transfer of political power. The United States is giving Donald Trump another chance, while the world anxiously waits for what comes next. What does a Trump White House mean for trade, security and the economy? Panellists: former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Nationals Senator for Queensland Matt Canavan, International policy consultant Erin Watson, and Political strategist & researcher Peter Lewis.

Will the PM replace Kevin Rudd as Ambassador to the US? COP29 has put climate in the news, what does a Trump win mean for the climate movement? As we head into a federal election campaign what part will misinformation play? Panellists: British journalist, author and filmmaker Jon Ronson, Independent MP for Goldstein Zoe Daniel, Centre for Public Christianity senior fellow and anti-gambling advocate Tim Costello, broadcaster, advocate and Hilma’s Network founder Charlotte Mortlock, and columnist and Quillette Editor-in-Chief Claire Lehmann.

As the PM builds bridges overseas, the government is battling to pass a raft of reforms and the Treasurer warns of stormy seas ahead. Plus the delicate diplomatic mission to protect free trade. Panellists: NSW Labor MP for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li, ANU National Security College Professor and former attorney-general George Brandis, Barrenjoey chief economist Jo Masters, and former Australian diplomat and ambassador to China Geoff Raby