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.
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