National Cabinet was created during the pandemic to make big decisions at a fast pace, but how much do Australians know about the advice on lockdowns or hotel quarantine, or about its deliberations and decisions? Not much, it's pretty much a black hole. But a court case could change that. In this episode we dive into the importance of transparency and accountability to a healthy democracy - especially during a global pandemic.Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuest:Bill Browne // @browne90The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteWebsite:australiainstitute.org.auProducer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermacey with help from Jessie SharpTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

<div>National Cabinet was created during the pandemic to make big decisions at a fast pace, but how much do Australians know about the advice on lockdowns or hotel quarantine, or about its deliberations and decisions? Not much, it's pretty much a black hole. But a court case could change that. In this episode we dive into the importance of transparency and accountability to a healthy democracy - especially during a global pandemic.</div><div><b>Host: </b>Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // <a href="http://twitter.com/ebony_bennett" target="_blank">@ebony_bennett</a></div><div><b>Guest:</b></div><div>Bill Browne // <a href="https://twitter.com/browne90" target="_blank">@browne90</a></div><div>The Australia Institute // <a href="http://twitter.com/theausinstitute" target="_blank">@theausinstitute</a></div><div><b>Website:</b></div><div><a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/" target="_blank">australiainstitute.org.au</a></div><div><b>Producer:</b> Jennifer Macey //<a href="https://twitter.com/jennifermacey" target="_blank">@jennifermacey</a> with help from Jessie Sharp</div><div><b>Theme Music: </b>Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions</div>

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