Episode 74: Morrison’s parliament apology but what’s really changed? Colbeck no show on aged care crisis, Morrison MPs support QAnon protests and a million flowers bloom

"The Week on Wednesday" with Van Badham & Ben Davison

Van Badham and Ben Davison dive head first into the big political stories of the week. Morrison makes an apology for bullying and harassment in parliament but prioritises a bill allowing the bullying of trans children over laws that would give people escaping family violence paid leave, make sexual harassment a workplace health and safety issue and would mean 200,000 women who aren't paid super got super on every dollar they earned.

The Australian Union Movement "We Won't Wait" Campaign continues to press on getting real action on these issues, you can join at australianunions.org.au/wow

Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins appeared at the National Press Club today and outlined their concerns with the Morrison government's inaction on violence against women and put forward three priorities for how we can move forward on these issues.

Van and Ben look at the religious discrimination bill and break down the parliamentary parlour games that are now being played in place of making real reforms on issues impacting people while talking through some of the hurt that is being caused.

Morrison has come to the defence of his aged care minister after it was revealed he didn't attend senate hearings about the COVID19 response. The Australian defence force has finally been called into assist the sector which has seen 500 deaths in the time between the unions and providers calling for help and the Morrison government providing support.

QAnon and anti-vax protests in Canberra are getting support from Morrison Senators and MP's as they call for Morrison to face a gallows and get signed into parliament by former Liberal and current Palmer pupper Craig Kelly.

And the good news is a million sunflowers are blooming!

Plus we are doing a Fabian's event, Van is discussing her book "QAnon and On" and we give shout outs to our supporters, which you can also find here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeekOnWednesday