Michelle Grattan talks with University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deep Saini about the week in politics, including the poll this week showing Australians’ souring feelings towards China, and that President Trump is considered untrustworthy by the Australian public. They also discuss the G20 leaders summit and the religious freedom saga involving Israel Folau.

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