"There is no higher responsibility of a government than the health and safety of its citizens".

Paul Murray on the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria, the Andrews government’s handling of the issue, a federal government inquiry into the hotel quarantine processess around Australia, plus the spread of the virus into NSW. Where does that leave the nation? The State Library approached Paul to be a part of Disrupted, the Festival of ideas, hear why he turned them down. Paul's thoughts on Cancel Culture in our universities, and was the PM right to go to the footy on the weekend?  Finance Minister Mathias Cormann calls time on a stellar career, but why is he leaving? And Basil Zempilas puts his hand up to run for Lord Mayor of Perth.

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