Why do politicians yell at each other for an hour in Parliament?

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Question Time – there’s huge interest in this hour of debate that happens every day at 2pm during parliamentary sitting weeks. According to the Parliamentary Education Office, it’s aim is to hold the government to account. So – does it achieve this? Or is it just an excuse for politicians to yell at each other? Today on the podcast, we answer all the questions you might have about Question Time, and speak to some people who are in the room when it happens.

Credits:
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Guests: Zali Steggall and Dr Andrew Charlton
Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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