Why do people embark on careers in politics, and what does the uncivilised behaviour we see on Question Time achieve? In this episode, former trade minister Craig Emerson joins Richard Denniss to discuss why democracy is the worst political system there is - except for all the others.News audio is courtesy of the ABC.Email us at: theluckycountry@schwartzmedia.com.au

<div> <div> <p>Why do people embark on careers in politics, and what does the uncivilised behaviour we see on Question Time achieve? In this episode<em>,</em> former trade minister Craig Emerson joins Richard Denniss to discuss why democracy is the worst political system there is - except for all the others.</p> </div> <div> </div> <div>News audio is courtesy of the ABC.</div> <div> </div> <div>Email us at: <a target="_blank">theluckycountry@schwartzmedia.com.au</a></div> </div>

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Why do people embark on careers in politics, and what does the uncivilised behaviour we see on Question Time achieve? In this...

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