Why would anyone become a politician...?
The Briefing8 Mar 2021

Why would anyone become a politician...?

Canberra has erupted with claims of toxic culture in the federal parliament – and the states are no better. So why would anyone choose to become a politician.

We’re joined by WA MP Anne Aly who freely admits she’s not watched Question Time before being elected an MP.

What’s the future look like in Canberra? Is it time the toxic culture in the corridors of parliaments – both federal and states – is overturned once and for all?

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