Trust Me, I’m An Expert: Queensland still mystifies too many politicians but its needs are surprisingly simple

Are southern-born politicians talking about a state they essentially don't understand? Shutterstock The dust has well and truly settled on Scott Morrison’s surprise victory in this year’s federal election but opinion is still divided on exactly what happened in Queensland. Why did Labor perform so poorly in the Sunshine State? Is Queensland an inherently conservative part of Australia? During the campaign, were southern-born politicians talking about a state they essentially didn’t understand? And – jokes aside – is it time to redraw state lines in Australia, or even add new states? Today on Trust Me, I’m An Expert , we bring you a discussion organised by The Conversation, recorded at Avid Reader bookshop in Brisbane and broadcast by Big Ideas on the ABC’s RN. In this chat, political scientist Anne Tiernan from Griffith University speaks with the University of Southern Queensland’s John Cole, who has research expertise in the history of Australian federation, regional development and regional communities. Host Paul Barclay began by asking them to name the biggest misconceptions floating around about Queensland. New to podcasts? Podcasts are often best enjoyed using a podcast app. All iPhones come with the Apple Podcasts app already installed, or you may want to listen and

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Trust Me, I’m An Expert: Queensland still mystifies too many politicians but its needs are surprisingly simple is an episode from Trust Me, I'm An Expert by The Conversation.

This episode is 52:03 long.

This episode was published on Aug 27, 2019.

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