Leadership The politics of pandemics: A front row seat Future Women speaks to political editor of The Guardian Katharine Murphy about 2020, a year of crises and the making of a Prime Minister. By Venetia Vecellio Published 21 September, 2020 Leadership The politics of pandemics: A front row seat Future Women speaks to political editor of The Guardian Katharine Murphy about 2020, a year of crises and the making of a Prime Minister. By Venetia Vecellio Published 21 September, 2020 Previous article Leading The Fight For Change At The AFL Next article Dr Norman Swan: A 50 percent chance we’ll be COVID vaccinated by this time next year. For over 20 years, Katharine Murphy, now Guardian Australia’s political editor, has captured our politicians during some of Australia’s most significant hours. 2020 is no exception. It has been a year that started with one of the most devastating bushfire seasons on record and was dominated by a pandemic that changed daily life for every Australian.Katharine Murphy has documented it all in her new Quarterly Essay, ‘The End of Certainty.’She spoke with Jamila Rizvi for Future Women about the political events of this year and her part-timeline, part-portrait of Prime Minister Scott Morrison. *This is an edited version of an extended interview. To watch the original Facebook Live interview hosted by Jamila Rizvi go to the Future Women – Members Only Facebook page and search: Katharine Murphy Best of Future Women Leadership The four pillars of productive collaboration By Michelle Leonard Leadership Listen and lead: Unlock the power of introversion By Jane Phipps Leadership Four ways to engage ethically with AI By Aubrey Blanche Leadership They “hunt, stalk and draw in” vulnerable girls By Odessa Blain Leadership How to outsmart your brain By Bethan Winn Leadership Conscious unbossing: How to lead beyond the ladder By Cherie Mylordis Leaders How this CEO stamps out passive-aggressive behaviours By FW Leaders The six values guiding this former Premier By FW Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.