The election battle and 'nicer' politics | Q+A Highlights | ABC News

A new Prime Minister, a shift away from the major parties, and calls for a 'nicer' approach to politics — the Q+A panel discusses the wash-up from the 2022 federal election.
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Panellists: Amanda Rishworth, Labor Member for Kingston; Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator for NSW; Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Senator for NSW; Monique Ryan, Independent Member for Kooyong; and Alexander Downer, Former Liberal Foreign Affairs Minister.

This episode was broadcast on Thursday May 26, 2022.

0.00 Intro
0.37 The election result and Scott Morrison's leadership
9.27 Alexander Downer on alleged bugging of Timor-Leste
15.48 China rhetoric and the new government's relationship with China
18.25 Peter Dutton's prospects as new opposition leader

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