David Speers and the panel discuss an election result unlike any other - a change in government, a shift away from the major parties and an overwhelming endorsement of teal independents, driven by disillusioned female voters.

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.

As the arts sector roars back to life, Q+A brings together some of Australia's leading artists and thinkers, to explore the future of the industry.

Panellists: Darren Hayes, Iconic Australian performer and award-winning songwriter; Katie Noonan, Artistic director, musician and producer; Adam Liaw, Cook, Writer and TV Presenter; Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts; and Paul Fletcher, Shadow Minister for Science and the Arts.