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Popular ABC TV talk show Q&A has announced it will be broadcasting live from Lismore on the night Monday of  August 6

Producer Sophie Zoellner  told Echonetdaily, ‘We expect to discuss a range of local and national issues, including perhaps agriculture/farming, development in the area, environmental issues,’ but adding ‘the direction of the show really depends on what the audience want to ask.’

Popular presenter Tony Jones will be travelling to the region for the broadcast.

Two panellists so far confirmed for the program are agriculture minister David Littleproud and his ALP counterpart Joel Fitzgibbon.

Join the studio audience by registering online here: https://ab.co/1oTzl4n

In the “How did you hear about us” section, write ECHONET DAILY

It is free to attend but be quick – seats fill fast.

 

 

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