Meritocracy, diversity quotas and the war on 'woke' | Q+A

The Q+A panel discuss if being 'woke' and progressive, and meritocracy are incompatible.

Panellists: Assistant Minister for Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill, Liberal MP for Flinders Zoe McKenzie, Lawyer & human rights advocate Nyadol Nyuon, Journalist & broadcaster Jon Faine and Author & advocate Maria Thattil

This episode was broadcast on Monday September 2, 2024.

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