ABC-QandA

This week we draw on the collective wisdom of some highly respected Australians.

How do their life experiences shape what they take away from this COVID-19 crisis? Where do they think our focus should be right now? How do they imagine our future? How should we tackle the big issues facing the country at this time?

Joining me on the panel:

Kerry O’Brien, Journalist and Author
Jillian Broadbent, Chancellor, University of Wollongong and leading businesswoman
Colin Barnett, Former Premier of WA and Adjunct Professor at UWA
Ray Minniecon, Pastor
Ronni Kahn, CEO and Founder, OzHarvest

Please submit a question via our website by 9am Monday for the chance to ask the panel.

Each week I'll be selecting my top question to highlight in the newsletter, along with a classic Q+A moment.

Scroll down to watch Monday's toughest question asked by Bella Mitchell-Sears from West Footscray, Victoria and my classic moment with Costa Georgiadis. 👇

Watch Q+A Monday 9.35pm on ABC TV, streamed live 9.35pm AEST on ABC iview or on our website.

Looking forward to hearing your questions.

Hamish Macdonald

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Get to know the panellists

Kerry O'Brien

Kerry O'Brien is concerned that while 3.2 million Australians are living below the poverty line, the number of billionaires is increasing - and that there has been a failure on the political front to address this

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Ronni Kahn

Ronni Kahn is the founder of OzHarvest — one of Australia's largest food rescue charities that collects excess food from commercial outlets and delivers it to more than 1,000 charities around the country.

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Ray Minniecon

Ray Minniecon has dedicated his life to supporting members of the Stolen Generations and advocating for greater recognition of Indigenous members of the Defence Force.

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Monday's Hard Question

University Fees and Diminishing Opportunity

Have changes to university fees locked young people out of certain vocational pathways?

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Highlights from Monday

Generation COVID

Young Aussies are facing unemployment, underemployment, drained savings and super, bigger debts, disrupted school life and serious mental health challenges. COVID is making young people fearful and anxious about their future.

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Mental Health, Young People and the Pandemic

Ahmed Hassan reveals the mental health impact COVID-19 is having on his generation.

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Classic Q+A Moment

Costa Georgiadis on Getting Productive During Lockdown

I caught up with Costa to discuss the positive outcomes of thinking about growing your own food during social isolation.

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