Criticism of Australia's position is now coming from senior levels within Australia and the Government's chief adviser on Greenhouse says that it's hard to defend the position Australia is taking. Foreign Minister Downer argues that we're asking for equitable treatment. Margot O'Neill speaks with Party leaders, grass root members and voters and finds a confusion in the leadership and a Party that's been in retreat. This programme examines the recent deaths of three people in NSW after they faced delays in receiving critical care. Margot O'Neill looks at public hospitals and the problems of too few resources and too little care.
Several doctors speak about the ethical dilemmas they face daily.
We question the political and economic options.