How royal commissions make a difference, plus cuisine in conflict zones

May 14
54 mins

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Episode Description

There have been 141 royal commissions in Australia since Federation, but not all of them have brought about meaningful policy change. Plus, a new book tells the stories of people who have struggled to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence.

Guests: 

  • Michael Mintrom, Professor of public policy at Monash University
  • Michael Shaikh, author of The Last Sweet Bite: when war changes the menu
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