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No trust without scrutiny - the case for an Epidemic Response Committee
Season 5
Episode 53
Published 6 years, 5 months ago
Description
In the middle of this unprecedented health and economic crisis, it is critical we do not let a crisis in our democracy emerge as well. Like Australia, New Zealand has shut down its Parliament due to COVID-19. However, NZ has found a non-partisan alternative to maintain accountability while Parliament is not sitting. Australia Institute executive director Ben Oquist makes the case for an Epidemic Response Committee.
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Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Guest: Ben Oquist, executive director of the Australia Institute // @BenOquist
Producer: Jennifer Macey.
Theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum
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