Episode
60 Minutes Australia: Test of Patience, Swindle of the Century?
Overview
Experts on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle tell Tom Steinfort the secrets to making our country safe from the virus.
Details
- Series
- 60 Minutes Australia
- Season
- Season 2021
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2021-07-04
Episode context
Test of Patience, Swindle of the Century? is Episode 20 in Season 2021 of 60 Minutes Australia. It aired on 2021-07-04.
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