As the federal budget looms, how much help will the government deliver to those who are most in need?
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This week on Q+A… 30 years after Irvine Welsh’s incendiary debut, Trainspotting, electrified the literary world and announced him as the voice of a generation – what has changed for those living on life’s fringes?
Back then, we were living in the American century – which has unravelled over the past three decades. Was Welsh’s vision not dystopian enough? And have the poorest paid the biggest price in a world that is ever more divided?
As the federal budget looms, with households hurting and no end in sight to the cost-of-living crisis, how much help will the government deliver to those who are most in need?
It appears a universal JobSeeker boost is off the table, but we’re being assured there will be some relief for struggling Australians. Will it be enough to make a difference to their lives?
Meanwhile, a new King is being crowned – so will Charles’ ascension inspire a renewed republican fervour? Or will the coronation draw people further towards the monarchy?
Joining Stan Grant on the panel live from Sydney:
Irvine Welsh, Playwright, and author
Nova Peris, Republican, Olympian and former politician
Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury.
Jacqui Lambie, Independent Senator for Tasmania
Caroline Di Russo, Lawyer and President of the WA Liberal Party
Please submit a question via our website by 9.00am AEST Monday for the chance to ask the panel.
Each week, Q+A selects our top question to highlight in the newsletter.
Scroll down to watch Monday's toughest question asked by Remi Messenger, who asked Sarah Churchwell for her thoughts on the concept of "white privilege”.
Watch Q+A Monday at 9.35pm AEST on ABC TV, streamed live 9.35pm AEST on ABC iview or on our YouTube channel.
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| | Playwright and author Irvine Welsh’s debut novel Trainspotting was released 30 years ago. It electrified the literary world and announced him as the voice of a generation. | | READ MORE |
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| Republican, Olympian and former politician Nova Peris is calling on the AFL to ban racist fans from football games for life. | | READ MORE |
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| Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh joins the panel.The Reserve Bank has delivered another interest rate hit to millions of Australians already struggling with overwhelming cost pressures. | | READ MORE |
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| Senator Jacqui Lambie says there is no justification for continuing with the stage-three tax cuts and they’re "giving nothing to the people who are screaming for assistance”. | | READ MORE |
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| Caroline Di Russo is a Lawyer and commentator, and she heads up an all-female leadership team for the WA Liberal Party. | | READ MORE |
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| | | Race relations - White Privilege |
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Remi Messenger asked:
This is a question for Sarah Churchwell. I'm an American-Australian. Back in America, I worked often in African-American communities doing theatre. The concept of "white privilege" has always made sense to me to understand historical perspective. I don't take it personally. I take it as factual history. I know that "unearned advantage" has helped me and protected me. The term "white privilege" is now so emotionally loaded … Ms Churchwell, I would love to hear your thoughts on this concept. | | WATCH HERE |
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