March 29, 2022

Victoria’s Concerning Health Data Overreach; Philosopher Peter Singer On Living A More Ethical Life; Comedian and Actor Chris Parker – A Gentle Man

1 hour 59 minutes

Dr Juanita Fernando, Chair of the Australian Privacy Foundation’s Health Committee, discusses the Victorian Government's concerning plans to share every Victorian's patient data in a centralised health database with no way for individuals to opt-out. It will be utilised by public and denominational hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential care services, mental health, community health and ambulance services. Read the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2021 here. Philosopher and ethicist Peter Singer (Princeton University) joins Amy for a special wide-ranging chat ahead of his appearance in Melbourne this week for 'An Evening With Peter Singer.' They discuss the philosophy of utilitarianism, Peter's conception of "effective altruism," moral questions raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as why we should care about the suffering of animals. New Zealand comedian and actor Chris Parker chats about his MICF show Gentle Man (31 March - 24 April). You might also know Chris from his hilarious Instagram/TikTok videos.

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