thoughtpod

Mr Rudd, I have been quite shocked by the Murdoch press' treatment of Labor - and by how they have misused their power as a giant part of the press landscape.

I know that media reform is hard to achieve - but if you are returned to Government, are there any policy directions that you think may be worth pursuing to stop this type of behaviour, and help prevent the rise of a "Fox News" situation in Australia?

What stand-out opera feature do you boast about at parties?

The Hot Zone was riveting. However, if you are interested in the challenge of zoonotic diseases like Ebola, I highly recommend Spillover. Probably the most fascinating and engaging book on the topic I have ever read!

Do you have an ethics review board and if so, what advice have they given you regarding your project (btw, I'm not taking a moral/religious stance at all, I applaud your work. But I'm interested in the social implications you may have explored)?

Did you see any innovations - either at the frontline or at the health systems level, that you thought were particularly valuable or impressive?