Q+A puts a focus on global issues with a panel of big thinkers. In a year of crucial elections around the world, the existential threat of climate change and increasing global volatility - what does it all mean for Australia?

Panellists:
Former Prime Minister of Australia: Malcolm Turnbull,
Writer & Social Analyst: Rebecca Huntley,
British Historian, Academic & Writer: Peter Frankopan,
Ukraine Democracy Initiative co-founder & University of Technology Sydney academic: Olga Oleinikova,
Chair of Social Work and Policy Studies, The University of Sydney: Jioji Ravulo

Who is the new economy really working for? What does the future hold? A panel of financial heavy-hitters and commentators join political leaders to discuss market power, rampant inflation, cost of living and a 'soft landing'.

Panellists:

Ed Husic: Minister for Industry & Science,
Jacqui Lambie: Senator for Tasmania,
Yanis Varoufakis: Economist, academic & author,
Stephanie Kelton: Author & professor of economics and public policy,
Joe Aston: Journalist & author