Episode 15: The Collapse
From Sick to Death by The Australian
March 13, 2026 · 59 min · Season 1 · Episode 15
About this episode
The episode discusses the collapse of the Commission of Inquiry in Queensland and the political fallout surrounding it.
Queenslanders are outraged when the Commission of Inquiry led by Tony Morris collapses following a successful court challenge by hospital administrators Peter Leck and Dr Darren Keating. Premier Peter Beattie backflips on his promise to see the inquiry through, but relents in the face of voter fury and appoints the retired judge Geoff Davis as Commissioner. Do you know more? Contact Hedley Thomas and the team at sicktodeath@theaustralian.com.au Subscribers hear new episodes of Sick to Death first. Listen at sicktodeathpodcast.com , in The Australian’s app or search for “Sick to Death” on Apple Podcasts to connect your subscription. Plus, get exclusive access to photos, videos, timelines, and more at the website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Hedley Thomas
Topics covered
- Queensland
- Commission of Inquiry
- hospital administration
- political backlash
- voter outrage
- judicial appointment
Keywords
- Queensland
- Commission of Inquiry
- Tony Morris
- Peter Beattie
- Geoff Davis
- hospital administrators
- court challenge
- political outrage
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