1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,040 We've always said if we make this seat marginal, 2 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:04,640 we've performed a miracle, 3 00:00:04,640 --> 00:00:05,800 and I'll be damned 4 00:00:05,800 --> 00:00:08,200 if we don't give that bastard Ramsay a run for his money. 5 00:00:08,200 --> 00:00:10,720 I need you with me today, Eddie. It's important. 6 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:12,160 Always is. 7 00:00:12,160 --> 00:00:13,800 Have you seen Eddie? No, Aunty. 8 00:00:13,800 --> 00:00:15,600 Well, if you see him, tell him he's grounded. 9 00:00:16,640 --> 00:00:19,600 Here. Here. That. 10 00:00:19,600 --> 00:00:21,040 That came in yesterday. 11 00:00:21,040 --> 00:00:22,640 This is a very worrying situation, 12 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:25,760 and we're all praying for the safe return of Alex Irving's son. 13 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:27,720 (PHONE CHIMES) (WAILS) 14 00:00:27,720 --> 00:00:31,480 He's OK. He's not here. He's not here. He's OK. 15 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:34,800 Ladies and gentlemen, the silent majority has spoken. 16 00:00:34,800 --> 00:00:37,520 This victory is for them. 17 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:39,720 INDIRA NAIDOO: It's now clear neither of the major parties 18 00:00:39,720 --> 00:00:41,000 will hold a majority 19 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:42,440 in the new parliament, 20 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:44,360 potentially a fatal blow 21 00:00:44,360 --> 00:00:47,920 for the leaderships of both Damien Bauer and Laurie Martin. 22 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:49,640 (CAMPAIGNERS CHEER) ALEX: What a day. 23 00:00:51,240 --> 00:00:52,600 This is for us. 24 00:00:52,600 --> 00:00:54,640 What are you going to do with all that anger? 25 00:00:54,640 --> 00:00:57,560 Burn shit down. That's what you do, right? 26 00:01:02,840 --> 00:01:05,840 (BREEZY, SOOTHING MUSIC) 27 00:01:15,880 --> 00:01:18,480 If you drop that phone, Eddie, I swear to God... 28 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:21,400 (PHONE RINGS AND BUZZES) 29 00:01:28,920 --> 00:01:31,400 (PHONE RINGS AND BUZZES) 30 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:36,920 That's really annoying. 31 00:01:36,920 --> 00:01:39,240 I can put it on silent. 32 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:41,960 Why don't you just answer it? Because... 33 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:43,640 I'm here with you. 34 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:47,600 Now why don't you put the phone away before you drop it? 35 00:01:47,600 --> 00:01:49,800 I'm not gonna drop it. (PHONE RINGS AND BUZZES) 36 00:01:52,760 --> 00:01:54,480 When can we go home? 37 00:01:55,960 --> 00:01:57,680 When we're relaxed and refreshed. 38 00:01:57,680 --> 00:01:59,200 You're never relaxed. 39 00:01:59,200 --> 00:02:01,280 Well, what about now? 40 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:05,560 (PHONE RINGS AND BUZZES) 41 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:07,360 MAN ON P.A.: Attention, all guests, 42 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:13,360 would the owner of the white Toyota Hilux, registration 652, 43 00:02:13,360 --> 00:02:15,360 please return to your vehicle? 44 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:16,920 You've left your lights on. 45 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:19,040 Jack. JACK: Alex. 46 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:21,160 How are we? 47 00:02:21,160 --> 00:02:22,680 Yeah, good. You? 48 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:26,440 Fine. I suppose congratulations are in order. 49 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:27,800 Thank you. 50 00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:29,320 Just so you know, 51 00:02:29,320 --> 00:02:31,360 I secured millions of dollars worth 52 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:33,360 of election promises from my party. 53 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:36,120 So none of that'll be honoured now. 54 00:02:36,120 --> 00:02:38,000 Good luck explaining that to the voters. 55 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:40,800 I think they're smart enough to know they've been taken for a ride. 56 00:02:40,800 --> 00:02:43,160 Don't get self-righteous with me. 57 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:45,680 You pulled that stunt at the town hall. 58 00:02:45,680 --> 00:02:47,880 And one of your staffers made an anonymous complaint 59 00:02:47,880 --> 00:02:49,000 to Child Services. 60 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:51,960 No idea what you're talking about. 61 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:53,880 Well, I won't keep ya. 62 00:02:53,880 --> 00:02:55,240 You and those other idiots, 63 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:57,880 you got a nation to hold to ransom now. 64 00:02:57,880 --> 00:03:00,040 Thanks for the call. 65 00:03:00,040 --> 00:03:02,200 See you in three years, darlin'. 66 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:18,320 We'll head home tomorrow, OK? 67 00:03:18,320 --> 00:03:20,680 We'll sort things out there. 68 00:03:20,680 --> 00:03:22,960 And then me and Uncle, we'll fly to Canberra. 69 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:27,720 Eddie? 70 00:03:27,720 --> 00:03:29,640 What do you want me to say, Mum? 71 00:03:29,640 --> 00:03:31,360 Ever since you've become a politician, 72 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:32,880 nothing but bad shit has happened. 73 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:35,000 How's this any different? 74 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:37,120 We have a duty to our community. 75 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:39,440 So we can't have a normal life because we're Aboriginal? 76 00:03:39,440 --> 00:03:40,680 That's not fair. 77 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:42,640 You're right, it's not. 78 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:45,480 But they're the cards we're dealt. What does that even mean? 79 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:48,920 It's what Mum used to say when I complained. 80 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:53,520 I don't want to leave Winton. OK. 81 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:55,600 No more bad holidays, I promise. 82 00:03:55,600 --> 00:03:57,280 I don't want to live anywhere else. 83 00:03:57,280 --> 00:03:59,400 I don't want to move again when you start work. 84 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:01,960 Eddie. Winton's my home. 85 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:03,840 Winton will always be your home. 86 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:06,520 But you're a minor. You can't live alone. 87 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:09,080 DOCS put you on a safety plan, remember? 88 00:04:10,640 --> 00:04:13,720 I can stay in Winton if I have a parent or legal guardian with me. 89 00:04:14,720 --> 00:04:17,640 What if someone else takes care of me? Like Aunty Faye? 90 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:20,600 Eddie... Just think about it for once, Mum. 91 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:21,920 Please. 92 00:04:25,280 --> 00:04:27,520 (WIND RUSTLES LEAVES) (BIRD HOOTS) 93 00:04:28,760 --> 00:04:32,360 (RAP MUSIC PLAYS THROUGH HEADPHONES) 94 00:04:41,320 --> 00:04:44,320 (SOMBRE MUSIC) 95 00:05:10,920 --> 00:05:13,280 (OUTGOING CALL RINGS) 96 00:05:13,280 --> 00:05:17,200 RACHEL: Alex. This is a surprise. Is it? 97 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:20,560 Well, the last time we spoke, you told me to go fuck myself. 98 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:24,160 I wasn't sure exactly how hard you wanted me to do that. 99 00:05:24,160 --> 00:05:26,800 And you deserved it. (CHUCKLES) 100 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:29,480 You were right about the balance of power, though. 101 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,280 I'm a political animal. 102 00:05:31,280 --> 00:05:33,200 I can feel which way the winds are blowing. 103 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:37,720 Which is why...we donated to your campaign. 104 00:05:37,720 --> 00:05:39,320 Tell me you just didn't say that. 105 00:05:39,320 --> 00:05:43,120 The think tank, Future for Democracy, Nick set it up. 106 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:45,200 Don't panic, it's all above board. 107 00:05:45,200 --> 00:05:48,880 Aspirational stuff, backing female-centrist candidates. 108 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:52,800 (SIGHS) You are unbelievable. You still think I owe you. 109 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:57,000 Not at all, but I do think it's time we called it even. 110 00:05:57,000 --> 00:06:00,800 I assume this is just a call to say congrats? 111 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:05,560 I'll meet you in Canberra with my team. 112 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:10,080 No-one hears about that, or we don't speak again. Understood? 113 00:06:10,080 --> 00:06:11,520 Understood. 114 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:26,440 (BIRDS CHIRP AND CAW) 115 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:32,800 (UPBEAT MUSIC) 116 00:07:02,960 --> 00:07:04,920 You like seeing holes in my head? 117 00:07:05,920 --> 00:07:08,000 (BOTH LAUGH) 118 00:07:09,840 --> 00:07:13,400 (FIREARM CLICKS, SHOTS FIRE) 119 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:15,360 (BULLET CASINGS FALL TO THE GROUND) 120 00:07:18,440 --> 00:07:20,760 (ROCK MUSIC PLAYS) ALEX: OK, you mob, drinks on me! 121 00:07:20,760 --> 00:07:22,360 FAYE: Whoo! Whoo-hoo! Yay! 122 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:25,640 (JOELY HOOTS) That is deadly! 123 00:07:25,640 --> 00:07:28,440 Leo, was that your first 'deadly'? 124 00:07:28,440 --> 00:07:30,080 Yes, it was. Oh, well done. 125 00:07:30,080 --> 00:07:31,520 He's a proper blackfella now. Thank you. 126 00:07:31,520 --> 00:07:33,400 I'm so proud of you. 127 00:07:33,400 --> 00:07:34,560 LEO: I appreciate it. 128 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:37,160 I'm feeling very unwell now. I'm gonna go and sit down. 129 00:07:37,160 --> 00:07:39,120 JOELY: Hey, Leo, ya deadly thing! 130 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:54,560 You found him, Leo? 131 00:07:55,760 --> 00:07:57,800 We don't know if it's a him. 132 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:00,600 He's a troll. He threatened to rape her. 133 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:04,560 Of course it's a him. Plus, you know, statistically, murder. 134 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:08,240 He's being careful. 135 00:08:08,240 --> 00:08:10,520 But you said he'd slip up. 136 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:13,280 Yeah, and I've got nothing to go on until he does. 137 00:08:17,160 --> 00:08:21,400 I need something concrete. You know, something real. 138 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:25,120 I need you to keep engaging him until we get it. 139 00:08:25,120 --> 00:08:27,280 ('TOTAL CONTROL' PLAYS) 140 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:31,520 # Lookin' counterclockwise 141 00:08:31,520 --> 00:08:33,960 # Knowing what could happen... # 142 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:36,560 What are we going to do if we find him, anyway? 143 00:08:36,560 --> 00:08:39,200 # Maybe even you... # 144 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:40,440 I don't know. 145 00:08:40,440 --> 00:08:43,280 # Steadfast collapse 146 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:46,080 # Always certain any moment 147 00:08:46,080 --> 00:08:48,800 # Maybe you, maybe you 148 00:08:48,800 --> 00:08:51,720 # Maybe even you 149 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:54,560 # Recline complete 150 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:56,720 # Dream too sweet 151 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:59,760 # I can't do it, not with you 152 00:08:59,760 --> 00:09:02,720 # Not even with you 153 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:06,320 # Maybe never with you 154 00:09:08,040 --> 00:09:12,760 # And I'd sell my soul 155 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:16,400 # For total control 156 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:19,480 # Mmm 157 00:09:19,480 --> 00:09:24,320 # Yeah, I'd sell my soul 158 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:28,000 # For total control 159 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:30,480 # Ohh 160 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:35,640 # Yeah, I'd sell my soul 161 00:09:35,640 --> 00:09:39,080 # For total control 162 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:42,040 # Ohh, whoa! # 163 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:52,040 CASSIE: These are the guardianship papers. 164 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:53,440 Once you sign them, 165 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:55,840 we'll have to do an assessment of Eddie's new place of residence. 166 00:09:55,840 --> 00:09:57,480 My home. 167 00:09:57,480 --> 00:10:00,080 In this case, your home. Can you do that today? 168 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:01,480 I can. 169 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,680 Well, go on, then. Do your job. 170 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:05,600 Faye, let her finish. 171 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:11,160 If I sign the papers today, what happens to the care plan? 172 00:10:11,160 --> 00:10:14,080 You can sign over guardianship to Faye, 173 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,680 provided we don't have any conditions... 174 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:18,360 Like what? Don't be black and we won't take your kids away? 175 00:10:18,360 --> 00:10:19,880 Faye. 176 00:10:19,880 --> 00:10:22,720 The assessment I did on Alex 177 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:25,200 had nothing to do with her, you, both of you, 178 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:27,040 being black, Aboriginal. 179 00:10:28,400 --> 00:10:33,000 Look, unless we have any stipulations, which I don't, yeah, 180 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:35,440 then the new guardianship arrangement 181 00:10:35,440 --> 00:10:36,920 will make the care plan redundant. 182 00:10:36,920 --> 00:10:39,520 Redundant? Unnecessary. 183 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:42,720 No longer in place. I know what 'redundant' means. 184 00:10:44,360 --> 00:10:46,320 So the plan just goes away, just like that? 185 00:10:46,320 --> 00:10:48,480 Well, the care plan only applies to you and Eddie. 186 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:55,400 If I sign him over... you'll leave him be? 187 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:56,920 Of course. 188 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:00,040 But Faye will be his legal guardian. 189 00:11:02,760 --> 00:11:04,320 It's not forever. 190 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:07,080 You can change it back whenever you want, remember? 191 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:14,240 But we'll have to resume the safety plan. 192 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:17,240 (MUTED HEARTFELT MUSIC) 193 00:11:20,240 --> 00:11:21,920 (SOFTLY) OK. 194 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:28,640 Assess away. 195 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:37,760 Thank you. 196 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:56,000 I'm sorry. It's OK, Mum. 197 00:11:57,600 --> 00:12:00,880 OK, I need you to be good, OK? Go to school. 198 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:04,560 Do your homework. Don't Google me. 199 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,520 Brush your teeth. 200 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:09,440 Floss, OK? It's really important. It's not a big deal, Mum. 201 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:12,120 I'll see you soon. I know, OK? Give me a hug. 202 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:22,640 Please look after him. You know I will. 203 00:12:22,640 --> 00:12:25,840 Alright, come on! This colony ain't gonna destroy itself. 204 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:31,440 I love you. 205 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:36,400 It's OK, you don't have to say it back. 206 00:12:39,440 --> 00:12:41,760 (MUSIC BUILDS) 207 00:12:51,880 --> 00:12:55,520 # Hey! 208 00:12:57,960 --> 00:13:03,480 # I'm on my way now 209 00:13:04,760 --> 00:13:07,480 # Everything's changed, yeah 210 00:13:07,480 --> 00:13:12,680 # The gauntlet has been laid 211 00:13:13,800 --> 00:13:18,960 # And this will be a bloody game 212 00:13:21,280 --> 00:13:25,960 # But, babe... # 213 00:13:25,960 --> 00:13:28,200 (PHONES RING) # I'm ready to play... # 214 00:13:28,200 --> 00:13:30,280 CHARLIE: Alex Irving's office. This is Charlie. 215 00:13:30,280 --> 00:13:31,800 Alex Irving's office. This is Joely. 216 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:34,600 She's not available this morning. I'll have to have a chat with her. 217 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:37,640 # You built the ring but I make the rules 218 00:13:37,640 --> 00:13:40,760 # I ain't no fool... # 219 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:43,600 JOURNALIST: Alex! Shit, here we go. 220 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:44,920 Have you got any comment yet... 221 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:47,600 Excuse me! Powerful black women coming through. 222 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:53,880 No comment, thank you. # This will be a bloody game... # 223 00:13:53,880 --> 00:13:56,720 "Black women coming through"? Seriously? 224 00:13:56,720 --> 00:13:58,040 That's right, 225 00:13:58,040 --> 00:14:00,160 you wouldn't know anything about black women coming, hey? 226 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:01,240 Wow. 227 00:14:13,960 --> 00:14:15,440 WOMAN: Hello, can I help you? 228 00:14:15,440 --> 00:14:17,680 We're in the private dining room. Right this way, please. 229 00:14:27,280 --> 00:14:28,560 Mm-hm. 230 00:14:30,840 --> 00:14:34,000 Hello, Rachel. Alex, it's lovely to see you. 231 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:36,600 Hey, congratulations. 232 00:14:36,600 --> 00:14:38,880 Now, you must be Charlie. 233 00:14:38,880 --> 00:14:40,600 I've been looking forward to meeting you. 234 00:14:40,600 --> 00:14:42,240 Well done running such a great campaign. 235 00:14:42,240 --> 00:14:44,520 Charlie, this is my adviser, Nick Pearce. 236 00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:47,920 You identified voter cynicism as a problem and leveraged it. 237 00:14:47,920 --> 00:14:49,760 Very clever. Thank you. 238 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:51,640 (JOELY CLEARS THROAT) This is... 239 00:14:51,640 --> 00:14:53,040 I'm Joely. 240 00:14:53,040 --> 00:14:56,640 That win that you just congratulated Charlie on, I was a part of that. 241 00:14:56,640 --> 00:14:58,800 I've been enjoying your socials, Joely. 242 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:00,640 Very fresh. Surprisingly funny. 243 00:15:00,640 --> 00:15:03,840 NICK: So, are we gonna stand around with our dicks in our hands all day, 244 00:15:03,840 --> 00:15:05,320 or should we start with a drink? 245 00:15:05,320 --> 00:15:06,720 A drink would be great, 246 00:15:06,720 --> 00:15:09,120 but I'd like a quiet word with you if I may, Alex? 247 00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:10,120 Yeah, sure. 248 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:12,240 Please, get yourselves settled. 249 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:14,040 You must be tired. 250 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:26,880 Listen...we're gonna need to trust each other. 251 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:30,280 I don't see how we're gonna stay in control of this if we don't. 252 00:15:30,280 --> 00:15:32,360 Do you trust me? 253 00:15:32,360 --> 00:15:35,600 I trust we want some of the same things. 254 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:37,800 And what are those things? Bauer gone. 255 00:15:37,800 --> 00:15:39,920 The question is how and when. 256 00:15:39,920 --> 00:15:41,720 We might have to play the long game there. 257 00:15:43,560 --> 00:15:45,320 You can't back Laurie. 258 00:15:45,320 --> 00:15:48,360 I can't be seen to back Laurie and keep my seat, 259 00:15:48,360 --> 00:15:49,920 but neither can you 260 00:15:49,920 --> 00:15:52,200 unless you want the scarlet-red "Laurie's whore" on your back 261 00:15:52,200 --> 00:15:53,680 to shine even brighter. 262 00:15:53,680 --> 00:15:55,880 I won't be forced into a decision about Laurie 263 00:15:55,880 --> 00:15:57,840 because I'm afraid of what people might think. 264 00:15:57,840 --> 00:16:00,360 People fought hard for me to be here. 265 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:01,880 And if I support Laurie, 266 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:04,600 that means a fast track for Ramsay to take his seat back. 267 00:16:05,800 --> 00:16:08,840 See? Same side. 268 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:10,680 Now we might not be able to back Laurie, 269 00:16:10,680 --> 00:16:14,160 but if we secure the bloc, we can use him to get what we need. 270 00:16:17,520 --> 00:16:19,360 If we do this together, 271 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:23,120 you need to keep me updated on every conversation you have. 272 00:16:23,120 --> 00:16:25,040 Agreed. 273 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:27,440 Same goes for you. 274 00:16:36,360 --> 00:16:40,600 Alright, let's look at the other independents. 275 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:44,360 Shaun Keogh, the Green. Shaun the zombie. 276 00:16:44,360 --> 00:16:46,040 Makes you think he's all white and woke, 277 00:16:46,040 --> 00:16:47,680 but, really, he's just dead inside. 278 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:50,840 Shaun Keogh, re-elected to the seat of Tucker in inner city Melbourne. 279 00:16:50,840 --> 00:16:52,600 Technically he's not an independent, 280 00:16:52,600 --> 00:16:55,440 but he's the only Greens member to have a seat in the Lower House. 281 00:16:55,440 --> 00:16:56,960 Could be a powerful ally. 282 00:16:56,960 --> 00:17:01,440 Much as I hate to admit it, because the soy-boy drove me mad, I agree. 283 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,800 But he is a self-righteous little prick 284 00:17:03,800 --> 00:17:05,840 who'll piss on good because it's not perfect. 285 00:17:05,840 --> 00:17:09,720 Next up, Justin Yang, the new guy. What do you know? 286 00:17:09,720 --> 00:17:13,680 NICK: Justin Yang's the first independent to hold Foster in WA. 287 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:17,320 He's positioned himself as the poster boy for family values. 288 00:17:17,320 --> 00:17:20,520 Religious conservative but not a total nut job. 289 00:17:20,520 --> 00:17:22,800 Strong advocate for migrant communities. 290 00:17:22,800 --> 00:17:26,400 Now we should assume that he'll align with Damien and his party, 291 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:29,600 but their preference deals with the lunatic fringe... 292 00:17:29,600 --> 00:17:31,160 Yeah, could potentially be a turn-off. 293 00:17:31,160 --> 00:17:32,840 He's a committed multiculturalist. 294 00:17:32,840 --> 00:17:35,240 Which is why he's got good reasons to wanna work with us. 295 00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:38,280 Alright, next up. George Jeffries. 296 00:17:38,280 --> 00:17:39,760 Yuck. George! 297 00:17:39,760 --> 00:17:41,400 I see he needs no introductions. 298 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:45,360 Right, George Jeffries, veteran maverick from northern WA. 299 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:47,680 Longest serving independent of the bunch. 300 00:17:47,680 --> 00:17:51,200 Big focus on local issues and regional-rural Australia. 301 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:53,720 Traditionally aligns himself to the right but... 302 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:56,720 But he absolutely hates Bauer. 303 00:17:56,720 --> 00:17:58,720 NICK: Well, he wasn't too fond of Rachel, either. 304 00:17:58,720 --> 00:18:01,600 Then it wouldn't be the first frigid marriage of convenience. 305 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:03,680 We kept the beds apart but the union was solid. 306 00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:07,760 For someone as unhinged as George, he is surprisingly reliable. 307 00:18:07,760 --> 00:18:10,120 Now, he'll come with a shopping list. 308 00:18:10,120 --> 00:18:11,960 JOELY: Finally, there's Philippa Bailey, 309 00:18:11,960 --> 00:18:14,080 also her first term. 310 00:18:14,080 --> 00:18:17,640 She's an experienced solicitor, swung a seat in South Australia. 311 00:18:17,640 --> 00:18:20,880 Fiscal centrist but leans socially liberal. 312 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:23,760 Her passion project is cyber abuse legislation. 313 00:18:23,760 --> 00:18:26,400 Philippa talks across the political spectrum. 314 00:18:26,400 --> 00:18:28,840 Both sides have been trying to recruit her for years. 315 00:18:28,840 --> 00:18:31,360 I liked her when I met her. She's fair but she's tough. 316 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:34,720 Well, we're gonna need tough. Damien will play hardball. 317 00:18:34,720 --> 00:18:37,360 If Bauer won't play nice, he might do our work for us. 318 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:39,320 Well, George won't like being pushed around. 319 00:18:39,320 --> 00:18:41,720 Sometimes you need a big prick to take on a little dick. 320 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,920 You right there? You talk a lot about dicks. 321 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:46,760 Well, let's assume both parties will already be making approaches. 322 00:18:46,760 --> 00:18:48,880 We'd better get to work. 323 00:18:48,880 --> 00:18:51,440 RACHEL: How about I reach out to Philippa and Justin, 324 00:18:51,440 --> 00:18:53,040 and you touch base with George and Shaun? 325 00:18:53,040 --> 00:18:54,360 Yeah, I can do that. 326 00:19:02,280 --> 00:19:03,800 George. 327 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:06,640 (CLEARS THROAT) Thanks for the invitation, Alex. 328 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:08,400 Am I gonna need my shotgun? 329 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:09,800 Welcome. 330 00:19:11,600 --> 00:19:13,760 Sorry I'm late. No, you're not late, Justin. 331 00:19:13,760 --> 00:19:15,680 I'm still finding my way around this city. 332 00:19:17,960 --> 00:19:19,800 Justin. George. 333 00:19:20,920 --> 00:19:23,560 I bet this isn't your first rodeo. What? 334 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:25,720 Rodeo. Bull riding. 335 00:19:25,720 --> 00:19:28,040 Yeah, I know what a rodeo is, son. What's your question? 336 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:29,960 Any advice? Shoot straight. 337 00:19:29,960 --> 00:19:32,600 All you've got is your word. Isn't that right, Rachel? 338 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:34,880 That's right, George, and I've got the scars to prove it. 339 00:19:34,880 --> 00:19:36,840 Hello, Justin. Great win. 340 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:39,920 So this is the room where it happens? 341 00:19:39,920 --> 00:19:41,160 Knew you'd show up, George. 342 00:19:41,160 --> 00:19:43,840 And they've invited you. God help us all. 343 00:19:43,840 --> 00:19:45,520 Shaun. 344 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:47,920 Well done. Oh, Philippa, welcome. 345 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:51,000 Um, do you know everyone? Ah, you remember George, of course. 346 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:53,600 Shaun Keogh, Justin Yang, Rachel Anderson. 347 00:19:53,600 --> 00:19:55,760 Hi, Philippa. Great to see you again. 348 00:19:55,760 --> 00:19:57,120 You too, Rachel. 349 00:19:59,160 --> 00:20:01,920 Right, well, thanks for coming, everyone. Shall we start? 350 00:20:06,640 --> 00:20:08,880 We'll never have more power than we do right now, 351 00:20:08,880 --> 00:20:11,080 but we'll be under pressure to form this government quickly. 352 00:20:11,080 --> 00:20:13,000 Actually, the constitution gives us 21 days, 353 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:15,040 so I don't think we should be rushing the process. 354 00:20:15,040 --> 00:20:18,040 I agree, but it won't be comfortable. 355 00:20:18,040 --> 00:20:21,120 The majors will take any opportunity to put the screws on us. 356 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:23,480 And you'd be the expert at that, wouldn't you, Rachel? 357 00:20:23,480 --> 00:20:25,200 Are we gonna bicker all day, George? 358 00:20:25,200 --> 00:20:29,400 I've fielded dozens of calls from both parties. I'm sure you all have. 359 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:31,200 So can we agree right now, 360 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:34,360 no-one meets with the majors without informing the group? 361 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:42,880 We have to negotiate as a bloc or we lose our leverage, agreed? 362 00:20:42,880 --> 00:20:44,320 Agreed. 363 00:20:44,320 --> 00:20:45,800 Mm-hm. 364 00:20:45,800 --> 00:20:47,800 So where do we start? 365 00:20:47,800 --> 00:20:50,240 We could start with issues we have common ground on, 366 00:20:50,240 --> 00:20:51,560 move out from there. 367 00:20:51,560 --> 00:20:53,160 What on earth are we gonna agree on? 368 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:54,840 RACHEL: You might be surprised, George. 369 00:20:54,840 --> 00:20:56,480 It's true Shaun doesn't have crocodile control 370 00:20:56,480 --> 00:20:58,080 at the top of his list, 371 00:20:58,080 --> 00:21:00,240 but he does love wind farms and medical marijuana. 372 00:21:00,240 --> 00:21:01,640 It's great for the arthritis. 373 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:03,280 Oh. Feeling your age, George? 374 00:21:03,280 --> 00:21:05,480 OK, can we just pull it back for a moment, OK? 375 00:21:05,480 --> 00:21:09,000 Right now we just need an idea of our general positions. 376 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:10,640 We can talk details later. 377 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:15,880 I'll start if you like. 378 00:21:15,880 --> 00:21:21,320 OK, political corruption is a major issue in Freeman 379 00:21:21,320 --> 00:21:23,320 and for all Australians. 380 00:21:23,320 --> 00:21:25,240 I want a full investigation 381 00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:27,360 into the deaths of Marcie Maclean and Jess Clarke. 382 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:30,400 SHAUN: Tragic. Black lives matter. Strongly for. 383 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:32,040 Is this going on the record? 384 00:21:32,040 --> 00:21:34,120 No-one's taking minutes, George. 385 00:21:34,120 --> 00:21:36,160 Well, I've already said my bit on integrity. 386 00:21:36,160 --> 00:21:38,840 You hold the crooks accountable. I've got nothing to hide. 387 00:21:38,840 --> 00:21:40,800 You don't have to put your hand up, Philippa. 388 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:42,640 Well, I'm sorry, but I'm confident 389 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:44,240 negotiating on behalf of my electorate. 390 00:21:44,240 --> 00:21:47,120 I don't think I need a group to dictate who I endorse. 391 00:21:47,120 --> 00:21:50,720 No-one's questioning your negotiating skills, Philippa. 392 00:21:50,720 --> 00:21:53,320 ALEX: You don't want to be alone on that crossbench. 393 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,280 We'll get more done if we trust each other. 394 00:21:55,280 --> 00:21:57,400 Do you two trust each other? 395 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:03,600 I trust this - 396 00:22:03,600 --> 00:22:05,120 that if I was still PM 397 00:22:05,120 --> 00:22:07,600 and a coherent group was holding the balance of power, 398 00:22:07,600 --> 00:22:09,160 you'd have my attention. 399 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:10,320 (PHONE CHIMES) 400 00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:13,880 ALEX: Shaun, do you wanna talk about environmental policy? 401 00:22:13,880 --> 00:22:15,040 SHAUN: Happy to. 402 00:22:15,040 --> 00:22:18,680 How about a national strategy to manage fires and droughts? 403 00:22:18,680 --> 00:22:19,840 I agree. 404 00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:22,320 Oh, you agree now, and yet the federal government you led 405 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:24,880 did sweet fuck-all in forest-floor maintenance. 406 00:22:24,880 --> 00:22:27,360 Gotta challenge that, George. That isn't what caused the fires. 407 00:22:27,360 --> 00:22:29,720 Isn't it? OK, mate, what's that? What's what? 408 00:22:29,720 --> 00:22:31,240 Is that an arsehole or an elbow? 409 00:22:31,240 --> 00:22:33,680 'Cause I don't think you know the difference but I'll tell you. 410 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:36,280 It's one, you're the other. Fuck off, George. 411 00:22:36,280 --> 00:22:37,720 I'm done. 412 00:22:37,720 --> 00:22:41,720 See, you lot walk into Parliament together 413 00:22:41,720 --> 00:22:43,560 and it's gonna be like one bad joke. 414 00:22:43,560 --> 00:22:46,520 An Aborigine, an Asian and... (WHISPERS) One, two, three. 415 00:22:46,520 --> 00:22:49,640 ..three women...all walk into a bar. 416 00:22:49,640 --> 00:22:50,960 Hooroo. 417 00:22:52,680 --> 00:22:54,560 (DOOR SLIDES OPEN) Give me a moment. 418 00:22:57,240 --> 00:22:58,840 (CHUCKLES) 419 00:23:00,240 --> 00:23:02,280 George? Wait. 420 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:04,480 Sorry, love, but if I back down now, 421 00:23:04,480 --> 00:23:06,360 that greenie in there'll never let me forget it. 422 00:23:06,360 --> 00:23:09,320 That's what matters to you? Here. 423 00:23:09,320 --> 00:23:11,480 What's this? It's my shopping list. 424 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:17,240 There are some people you just can't negotiate with. 425 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:18,600 Can we at least keep talking? 426 00:23:18,600 --> 00:23:21,960 I can't ditch Laurie to form an alliance with Rachel Anderson. 427 00:23:21,960 --> 00:23:24,760 She's further away than just across the aisle, if you know what I mean. 428 00:23:24,760 --> 00:23:25,760 What about me? 429 00:23:25,760 --> 00:23:27,680 Would your party have a problem 430 00:23:27,680 --> 00:23:30,360 if you align with an independent Indigenous woman? 431 00:23:30,360 --> 00:23:34,240 I like you, Alex, and I can't lie, the optics are good. 432 00:23:34,240 --> 00:23:37,080 I'll put it to the group. But no promises. 433 00:23:43,240 --> 00:23:44,960 What was that all about? 434 00:23:44,960 --> 00:23:49,000 I think in the animal kingdom they call it scent marking. 435 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:50,440 Yeah. 436 00:23:53,800 --> 00:23:55,480 You know where I stand. 437 00:23:58,760 --> 00:24:00,560 We'll let you debrief. 438 00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:07,320 Well, that went well. 439 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:11,240 How are we going to form a bloc when we can't agree on a single thing? 440 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:13,360 I think it's me. 441 00:24:14,400 --> 00:24:17,280 I think me being in the room is triggering people. 442 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:19,680 I mean, Shaun, he's never going to see the high moral ground 443 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:23,520 and George has enjoyed torturing me for far too long to stop now. 444 00:24:24,520 --> 00:24:27,280 I mean, I don't disagree. They don't seem to trust you. 445 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:28,680 No. 446 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:31,680 But they do trust you. 447 00:24:33,560 --> 00:24:36,800 I think I should step back, let you lead. 448 00:24:37,800 --> 00:24:39,680 Nick can be my proxy. 449 00:24:39,680 --> 00:24:41,560 Mmm? 450 00:24:41,560 --> 00:24:42,920 What's that? 451 00:24:44,240 --> 00:24:45,520 George's shopping list. 452 00:24:45,520 --> 00:24:47,040 Told you. 453 00:24:48,080 --> 00:24:50,400 FRAN KELLY: Well, counting continues for the Senate this week 454 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:52,600 and while numbers are not yet finalised, 455 00:24:52,600 --> 00:24:54,480 it appears the Greens and the micro-parties 456 00:24:54,480 --> 00:24:56,800 have made significant gains. 457 00:24:56,800 --> 00:24:59,480 But all eyes are focused on the Lower House, 458 00:24:59,480 --> 00:25:02,160 with pressure mounting now on the bloc of independents 459 00:25:02,160 --> 00:25:03,800 to resolve the political deadlock. 460 00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:05,360 This uncertainty 461 00:25:05,360 --> 00:25:07,680 over who will govern the country for the next three years 462 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:09,680 has unsettled the stock market, 463 00:25:09,680 --> 00:25:12,480 and with the Australian dollar and the All Ords heading downwards, 464 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:15,720 some analysts are warning that further political instability 465 00:25:15,720 --> 00:25:18,160 will dent economic growth and employment. 466 00:25:25,040 --> 00:25:27,320 Alex, look, I'm not interested. 467 00:25:27,320 --> 00:25:29,080 I'm not here to... 468 00:25:29,080 --> 00:25:30,400 And I'm not gonna repeat myself. 469 00:25:30,400 --> 00:25:31,800 I haven't repeated myself 470 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:34,800 since I told a yuppie to fuck off twice in 1988. 471 00:25:34,800 --> 00:25:37,280 I'm not here to change your mind, George. 472 00:25:37,280 --> 00:25:39,640 Everybody understands your position. 473 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:41,320 You've already spoken to the others? 474 00:25:42,560 --> 00:25:44,520 Oh, it's like you said. It's a bad joke. 475 00:25:44,520 --> 00:25:47,320 An Aborigine, an Asian and three women walk into a bar. 476 00:25:47,320 --> 00:25:49,600 Add an old codger in and it's a really bad joke. 477 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:51,920 This was a courtesy call. 478 00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:54,520 Because I know those things are important to you. 479 00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:57,560 But we're continuing the negotiations without you. 480 00:25:57,560 --> 00:25:59,520 Have a nice day. 481 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:01,840 (DOOR OPENS) 482 00:26:05,840 --> 00:26:07,760 (RACHEL MUMBLES) 483 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:09,760 I'll hang back. 484 00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:13,080 Damien. Peter. DAMIEN: Rachel. 485 00:26:13,080 --> 00:26:15,200 Oh, you both know Nick, of course. 486 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:16,680 Drink? 487 00:26:16,680 --> 00:26:18,360 Thank you. 488 00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:20,880 Peter? No, thanks. 489 00:26:32,520 --> 00:26:34,440 You look tired, Damien. 490 00:26:34,440 --> 00:26:37,120 Think we can dispense with the pleasantries, don't you? 491 00:26:37,120 --> 00:26:38,120 Oh, please. 492 00:26:38,120 --> 00:26:42,160 The way I see it, you can't endorse Laurie without fucking yourself. 493 00:26:42,160 --> 00:26:45,640 So let's not pretend. You've got limited options. 494 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:49,040 You came all the way across town to tell her that? 495 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:52,320 What Damien's saying is that backing Laurie 496 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:54,280 probably won't win you a second term. 497 00:26:54,280 --> 00:26:56,600 Maybe one term is all I want. 498 00:26:58,120 --> 00:27:01,040 I don't buy that any more than I buy the new haircut 499 00:27:01,040 --> 00:27:03,320 or the focus on the feminist bullshit. 500 00:27:03,320 --> 00:27:05,280 It's just not you, Rachel. 501 00:27:05,280 --> 00:27:06,720 And neither's this clown. 502 00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:09,720 I'm rather enjoying my new reality, Damien. 503 00:27:09,720 --> 00:27:12,880 Even you'd have to admit that Nick ran an incredible campaign. 504 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:14,400 For a clown. 505 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:17,560 The party want to give you the chance to come back. 506 00:27:17,560 --> 00:27:22,080 You give certain guarantees about leadership and loyalty, 507 00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:26,000 and in return Damien would invite you back onto the front bench. 508 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,840 What are you offering? 509 00:27:29,240 --> 00:27:30,520 Minister for Women. 510 00:27:30,520 --> 00:27:31,960 (LAUGHS) 511 00:27:35,480 --> 00:27:37,000 Of course. 512 00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:41,040 You need four seats. 513 00:27:42,440 --> 00:27:44,600 What if I was to bring someone with me? 514 00:27:44,600 --> 00:27:46,080 Alex Irving? 515 00:27:46,080 --> 00:27:47,680 No. 516 00:27:47,680 --> 00:27:49,720 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) 517 00:27:51,080 --> 00:27:54,680 We'd consider Foreign Affairs. I think that would suit everyone. 518 00:27:54,680 --> 00:27:58,240 Last time you offered me London for breakfast, he shafted me at lunch. 519 00:27:58,240 --> 00:28:00,960 I think you can see from our offer that we're serious. 520 00:28:04,160 --> 00:28:05,760 Well? 521 00:28:05,760 --> 00:28:08,200 We'll think about it. 522 00:28:08,200 --> 00:28:10,120 (TENSE MUSIC) 523 00:28:27,320 --> 00:28:28,800 (PHONE CHIMES) 524 00:28:32,520 --> 00:28:34,960 George is confirmed for the meeting. 525 00:28:34,960 --> 00:28:37,360 How'd you do that? I just told him not to come. 526 00:28:37,360 --> 00:28:39,640 (SCOFFS) Better let Rachel know. 527 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:41,440 Man, that Rachel. 528 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:43,160 She's... A lot. 529 00:28:43,160 --> 00:28:44,760 Her shoes are killer. 530 00:28:44,760 --> 00:28:47,560 I mean, it's easier to understand now why she was the prime minister. 531 00:28:47,560 --> 00:28:49,840 You smitten, Charlie? 532 00:28:49,840 --> 00:28:52,240 No. Just impressed. 533 00:28:52,240 --> 00:28:54,680 I wasn't expecting...that. 534 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:59,880 It must be lovely to have such low expectations of another gender, 535 00:28:59,880 --> 00:29:01,960 so then you can always be surprised. 536 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:03,280 Don't play the gender card. 537 00:29:03,280 --> 00:29:05,040 Don't play the patriarchy. (PHONE CHIMES) 538 00:29:05,040 --> 00:29:07,520 (PHONE DINGS) 539 00:29:16,840 --> 00:29:18,320 It's him, isn't it? 540 00:29:18,320 --> 00:29:20,920 No. Don't lie to me, Alex. 541 00:29:20,920 --> 00:29:22,880 Give me that. 542 00:29:29,520 --> 00:29:30,520 What the fu... 543 00:29:31,520 --> 00:29:32,960 It's evidence. 544 00:29:32,960 --> 00:29:35,000 Evidence of what? 545 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:38,320 That there's terrible people out there? You knew that. 546 00:29:38,320 --> 00:29:41,320 Tell me you don't read them all. I don't. 547 00:29:41,320 --> 00:29:42,920 (PHONE BUZZES) 548 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:45,400 It's Paul. 549 00:29:47,760 --> 00:29:49,880 Paul, hi. 550 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:54,120 Yep. OK. 551 00:29:54,120 --> 00:29:57,120 (LOUNGE MUSIC PLAYS) 552 00:29:57,120 --> 00:29:59,360 Oh, shit! 553 00:29:59,360 --> 00:30:01,480 Real classy place you picked here, mate. 554 00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:02,960 Figured if anyone said 555 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:05,720 they saw the only two Aboriginal people in Parliament in a bar, 556 00:30:05,720 --> 00:30:07,200 we could call them racist. 557 00:30:07,200 --> 00:30:08,280 Strategic. 558 00:30:08,280 --> 00:30:10,440 Ah, what are we drinking? Diet Coke. 559 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:11,960 Diet Coke? With rum. 560 00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:14,560 Better. Um, I'll have what he's having, thanks. 561 00:30:14,560 --> 00:30:15,680 BARTENDER: Of course. 562 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:17,600 So why'd you drag me here? 563 00:30:17,600 --> 00:30:20,800 I think we should talk about what you're going to do next. 564 00:30:20,800 --> 00:30:24,520 I told you on the phone, Paul, I'm not ready to talk about that yet. 565 00:30:24,520 --> 00:30:26,240 I know. Relax. 566 00:30:26,240 --> 00:30:27,640 Laurie doesn't even know I'm here. 567 00:30:27,640 --> 00:30:29,720 Why not? Better if he doesn't. 568 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:31,120 Things are... 569 00:30:31,120 --> 00:30:35,200 Well, the party didn't expect to be in this position after the election. 570 00:30:35,200 --> 00:30:36,600 A mutiny? 571 00:30:36,600 --> 00:30:40,160 Less mutiny and more people losing sight of the big picture. 572 00:30:41,280 --> 00:30:43,360 Which is why I need to ask. 573 00:30:43,360 --> 00:30:46,200 You're not seriously considering Bauer, are you? 574 00:30:46,200 --> 00:30:47,720 BARTENDER: Here you are. 575 00:30:50,560 --> 00:30:52,040 I have to, Paul. 576 00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:55,480 Your party hasn't held the seat of Freeman 577 00:30:55,480 --> 00:30:56,880 since we stopped using wagons. 578 00:30:56,880 --> 00:30:58,360 Ah, this is bigger than Freeman. 579 00:30:58,360 --> 00:31:00,360 I thought you wanted real change. 580 00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:02,520 Like justice for those two young girls. 581 00:31:02,520 --> 00:31:03,720 I do. 582 00:31:03,720 --> 00:31:06,880 Do you think anyone will take you seriously if you consider Bauer? 583 00:31:06,880 --> 00:31:08,960 I'm asking you, blackfella to blackfella. 584 00:31:08,960 --> 00:31:10,960 Blackfella to blackfella? Mm. 585 00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:14,080 I really don't give a shit whether anyone takes me seriously. 586 00:31:14,080 --> 00:31:16,240 Alex, I'm looking to you for solidarity. 587 00:31:16,240 --> 00:31:18,480 Don't give me that solidarity shit. You just wanna win. 588 00:31:18,480 --> 00:31:20,200 We both win if we work together. 589 00:31:20,200 --> 00:31:22,800 I'm not ready to make a deal with anyone yet. 590 00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:24,120 Laurie. 591 00:31:24,120 --> 00:31:25,800 LAURIE: How'd you be? Oh. 592 00:31:25,800 --> 00:31:28,160 Hey. Hey, Alex. 593 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:29,920 Burning the midnight oil. They look nice. 594 00:31:29,920 --> 00:31:32,120 Can I have one of those, please? Quick as you can. 595 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:33,160 BARTENDER: Yeah. Now, mate. 596 00:31:33,160 --> 00:31:34,440 We were told by your assistant 597 00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:36,640 that you were having a meeting with the member of Seabrook. 598 00:31:36,640 --> 00:31:37,960 Yeah, yeah, cancelled last minute. 599 00:31:37,960 --> 00:31:39,680 I'll meet him at the gym tomorrow morning. 600 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:42,320 Ah, there you go. That's why he's my right-hand man. 601 00:31:42,320 --> 00:31:48,320 He always gets it done. So has he, er, has he got us your vote? 602 00:31:48,320 --> 00:31:51,360 Oh, we weren't talking about that. 603 00:31:51,360 --> 00:31:53,320 What were you talking about? 604 00:31:54,680 --> 00:31:57,800 Who we'd vote off the island first. Oh, don't say that. 605 00:31:57,800 --> 00:31:59,960 (LAUGHS AND SNORTS) 606 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:07,320 I know we've had a few... false starts, 607 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:11,280 but it is incredibly important that we trust each other. 608 00:32:12,360 --> 00:32:13,800 I mean, look at the Greens. 609 00:32:13,800 --> 00:32:16,560 I mean, they don't like us, we hate them, 610 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:18,680 but...we back each other. 611 00:32:19,840 --> 00:32:21,640 We have trust. 612 00:32:21,640 --> 00:32:23,440 So, um... 613 00:32:25,720 --> 00:32:26,960 So, um... 614 00:32:30,640 --> 00:32:32,200 Here's to trust. 615 00:32:37,360 --> 00:32:39,160 Ooh! 616 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:43,000 Come on now, Alex. Come on. 617 00:32:46,480 --> 00:32:48,840 Tell us, what... What can we do for you? 618 00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:05,720 RACHEL ON PHONE: They've got someone. 619 00:33:05,720 --> 00:33:07,320 Are you sure? 620 00:33:07,320 --> 00:33:10,080 They wouldn't have offered me Foreign Affairs if they didn't. 621 00:33:10,080 --> 00:33:12,280 Is it George? 622 00:33:12,280 --> 00:33:16,080 Well, he's the obvious choice, but it's George, so... 623 00:33:16,080 --> 00:33:19,720 So he'll approach Philippa and Justin if he already hasn't? 624 00:33:19,720 --> 00:33:20,960 Yep. 625 00:33:20,960 --> 00:33:23,160 Did Paul give anything away? 626 00:33:23,160 --> 00:33:26,200 No, it was just a fishing expedition. Mm. 627 00:33:26,200 --> 00:33:28,200 I get the impression Laurie's under pressure. 628 00:33:28,200 --> 00:33:31,560 Oh, they're both under pressure. I can't lie, Alex. 629 00:33:31,560 --> 00:33:33,280 It's giving me pleasure. (CHUCKLES) 630 00:33:33,280 --> 00:33:34,840 (CHUCKLES) 631 00:33:36,320 --> 00:33:38,280 Well, I think I might turn in. 632 00:33:38,280 --> 00:33:40,840 Me too. Goodnight. 633 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,680 Goodnight, Alex. 634 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:48,080 (EERIE, UNCERTAIN MUSIC) 635 00:34:24,480 --> 00:34:26,080 (SENDS TEXT) 636 00:34:30,440 --> 00:34:31,800 (SIGHS) 637 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:36,720 Answer. 638 00:34:36,720 --> 00:34:39,880 Come on, answer. 639 00:34:51,400 --> 00:34:53,120 (PHONE CHIMES) 640 00:35:01,160 --> 00:35:02,560 (SIGHS) 641 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:19,000 (PHONE CHIMES) 642 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,360 (SENDS TEXT) 643 00:35:33,160 --> 00:35:36,160 So...who are you? 644 00:35:40,560 --> 00:35:41,880 (PHONE CHIMES) 645 00:35:52,160 --> 00:35:54,840 (SENDS TEXT) Yeah, right. 646 00:36:00,440 --> 00:36:01,920 (PHONE CHIMES) 647 00:36:05,640 --> 00:36:07,400 Is that all you got? 648 00:36:13,960 --> 00:36:16,960 (STIRRING MUSIC) 649 00:36:29,680 --> 00:36:32,760 (BIRDSONG) 650 00:36:54,920 --> 00:36:56,640 Didn't think I was that late. 651 00:37:08,960 --> 00:37:11,760 I thought we agreed not to meet with the majors. 652 00:37:11,760 --> 00:37:13,480 In fact, you made us promise. 653 00:37:13,480 --> 00:37:15,440 And you do look pretty cosy. 654 00:37:21,280 --> 00:37:22,560 I can explain. 655 00:37:22,560 --> 00:37:26,680 Paul Murphy approached me last night. Oh, that makes it alright then. 656 00:37:26,680 --> 00:37:30,000 When Paul called me, I saw it as an opportunity to backchannel. 657 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:32,480 To let him know that we're all working as a bloc. 658 00:37:32,480 --> 00:37:33,960 Laurie's there. In the photo. 659 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:36,800 I didn't know he was gonna show up. Neither did Paul. 660 00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:38,640 I should have let you know. 661 00:37:38,640 --> 00:37:41,000 Paul's a straight shooter. Alex made the right call. 662 00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:42,880 Nick, I didn't know you'd be joining us. 663 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:45,080 Rachel asked Nick to attend as her proxy. 664 00:37:45,080 --> 00:37:47,320 Her father's taken a turn. 665 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:49,880 I'm not buying it but you keep going, mate. You'll get there. 666 00:37:49,880 --> 00:37:53,840 Last meeting, I made a mistake by canvassing ideas. 667 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:55,680 It was too soon. 668 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:58,520 So, let's do a straw poll. 669 00:37:58,520 --> 00:38:01,480 Where do we all stand on the preferred PM right now? 670 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:03,040 I might be new to politics 671 00:38:03,040 --> 00:38:05,440 but I don't wanna be the first to lay my cards out. 672 00:38:05,440 --> 00:38:06,520 Fair point. 673 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:08,680 Some of us have already got a plan. 674 00:38:08,680 --> 00:38:10,520 Why do we castrate bulls? 675 00:38:10,520 --> 00:38:13,280 Bulls love to fight each other. 676 00:38:13,280 --> 00:38:14,360 For dominance. 677 00:38:14,360 --> 00:38:16,280 Even when the pecking order has been established, 678 00:38:16,280 --> 00:38:18,760 they will keep fighting to reassert control. 679 00:38:18,760 --> 00:38:23,480 Right now, we have both parties' hairy testicles in our hands. 680 00:38:23,480 --> 00:38:25,400 Now if we can work together, 681 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:29,280 all of us, we can bring those parties under our control. 682 00:38:29,280 --> 00:38:32,160 JUSTIN: What about in here? Who are the steers and who are the bulls? 683 00:38:32,160 --> 00:38:34,040 Oh, mate, if you've gotta ask... 684 00:38:34,040 --> 00:38:35,840 Back to the original question. 685 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:39,720 I'll go first. Laurie's a bully and a misogynist. 686 00:38:39,720 --> 00:38:44,280 Bauer, he's a dog-whistling demagogue who'd turn us all against each other. 687 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:46,160 But at least we know his moves. 688 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:49,400 And what's Rachel's position, hmm? 689 00:38:49,400 --> 00:38:52,680 Rachel thinks Bauer's a backstabbing son of a bitch 690 00:38:52,680 --> 00:38:55,160 and she wouldn't be caught dead in the same room as him. 691 00:38:55,160 --> 00:38:57,960 But her electorate leans centre-right, so... 692 00:38:57,960 --> 00:38:59,840 So... 693 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:02,360 I've put my cards on the table. So has Rachel. 694 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:04,480 I want two things from you. 695 00:39:04,480 --> 00:39:09,040 A list of what you'd fight for, and which way you'd lean to get it. 696 00:39:09,040 --> 00:39:10,960 What do we tell people until then? 697 00:39:10,960 --> 00:39:13,320 The press are on my phone, demanding an answer. 698 00:39:13,320 --> 00:39:16,320 Well, you tell them we will take the full 21 days, 699 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:17,680 just like the lady told us. 700 00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:21,080 We'll never have this leverage again. 701 00:39:21,080 --> 00:39:23,600 But we need to present a united front. 702 00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:28,160 So, who's willing to keep quiet until our next meeting? 703 00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:40,480 Settled. 704 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:46,080 Hope you're not looking at his search history. 705 00:39:46,080 --> 00:39:48,200 Alex? What? 706 00:39:48,200 --> 00:39:49,880 Leo found him. 707 00:39:51,240 --> 00:39:52,720 LEO: Hey. 708 00:39:52,720 --> 00:39:57,000 You know how I told you that Bait15 would mess up eventually? 709 00:39:57,000 --> 00:40:01,720 Yeah. Yeah, so he did. Big time. 710 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:05,800 He usually is really good with covering his tracks. 711 00:40:05,800 --> 00:40:07,400 Encrypting his IP. 712 00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:09,840 But last night you contacted him 713 00:40:09,840 --> 00:40:13,920 and, well, I think you must have put him off his game, 714 00:40:13,920 --> 00:40:18,280 because, well, I did a reverse image search of his profile picture 715 00:40:18,280 --> 00:40:20,520 and this time I got something. 716 00:40:20,520 --> 00:40:24,480 The same image, it turned up in a right-wing chatroom 717 00:40:24,480 --> 00:40:26,640 on an account that was bragging 718 00:40:26,640 --> 00:40:28,200 about trolling you. 719 00:40:28,200 --> 00:40:29,480 Dipshits. 720 00:40:29,480 --> 00:40:33,520 So this guy, most of his followers are fake. 721 00:40:33,520 --> 00:40:36,640 But there were three real profiles. 722 00:40:36,640 --> 00:40:39,560 I created a bunch of fake accounts 723 00:40:39,560 --> 00:40:42,360 and added them on any platform I could. 724 00:40:42,360 --> 00:40:45,000 Turns out they all have one friend in common, 725 00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:48,400 whose real name and email happen to be public. 726 00:40:48,400 --> 00:40:51,440 This guy's linked his email to the Bait15 account 727 00:40:51,440 --> 00:40:54,600 and a whole bunch of other sock puppet accounts. 728 00:40:54,600 --> 00:40:55,880 Get to the point, Leo. 729 00:40:55,880 --> 00:40:59,800 (SIGHS) Yeah. So sending you a zip file. 730 00:40:59,800 --> 00:41:03,520 But his real name is Henry Whittaker. 731 00:41:03,520 --> 00:41:07,040 He's 24, he lives with his parents in Downer. 732 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:10,040 (PHONE RINGS) His favourite food is nuggets. 733 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:12,680 Hello, Prime Minister's office. 734 00:41:12,680 --> 00:41:18,080 And he works in the Prime Minister's press office. 735 00:41:22,880 --> 00:41:26,440 So...still think I'm the Tin Man? 736 00:41:28,320 --> 00:41:31,520 He works for Bauer. Do you think Bauer knows? 737 00:41:31,520 --> 00:41:34,400 Of course he knows. Well, not officially, though. 738 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:38,240 (MIMICS BAUER) "I was very upset to hear about these allegations. 739 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:42,440 "I assure you I had no prior knowledge." Blah, blah, blah. 740 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:44,800 Alex, when did it start? 741 00:41:44,800 --> 00:41:46,040 When Mum died. 742 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:47,800 Rachel was PM then. 743 00:41:47,800 --> 00:41:49,440 Fuck me. 744 00:41:51,280 --> 00:41:52,880 He sent over the zip file. 745 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:55,720 I want an address. 746 00:41:55,720 --> 00:41:57,520 Oh, no, you don't. Yeah, I do. 747 00:41:57,520 --> 00:41:58,840 He's a psychopath. 748 00:41:58,840 --> 00:42:02,240 We have no idea what he'll do. We tell the police. 749 00:42:02,240 --> 00:42:04,160 No, the police haven't been able to... 750 00:42:04,160 --> 00:42:05,600 Charlie! It's true. 751 00:42:05,600 --> 00:42:07,640 Tell her she can't go to him. 752 00:42:09,840 --> 00:42:11,440 Or we dox him. 753 00:42:11,440 --> 00:42:15,600 Put his personal details online, along with all his messages. 754 00:42:16,920 --> 00:42:19,600 You can't go there. You said you wanted to hurt him. 755 00:42:20,600 --> 00:42:22,800 Find him and hurt him. That's right. 756 00:42:22,800 --> 00:42:24,920 Then give me the address. 757 00:42:24,920 --> 00:42:27,040 I just want to talk to him. 758 00:42:47,120 --> 00:42:48,880 (KNOCKS) 759 00:42:56,800 --> 00:42:59,000 (KNOCKS) 760 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,720 (PHONE BUZZES) 761 00:43:10,520 --> 00:43:13,080 (INTERIOR DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 762 00:43:21,080 --> 00:43:23,800 (ANOTHER DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 763 00:43:27,800 --> 00:43:29,000 (SIGHS) 764 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,080 (DOOR OPENS) 765 00:43:38,800 --> 00:43:40,520 You vile piece of shit. 766 00:43:40,520 --> 00:43:42,240 Excuse me, who are you? 767 00:43:42,240 --> 00:43:44,600 You know who I am, arsehole. OK. 768 00:43:44,600 --> 00:43:46,880 You need to leave. You're on private property. I'm gonna call... 769 00:43:46,880 --> 00:43:48,800 The cops? Yeah, the police. 770 00:43:48,800 --> 00:43:50,680 Senator arrested for break and enter. 771 00:43:50,680 --> 00:43:52,400 I mean, the papers would love that. 772 00:43:52,400 --> 00:43:55,000 So you do know who I am. 773 00:43:55,000 --> 00:43:57,640 (TENSE MUSIC) 774 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:01,920 You shit! 775 00:44:01,920 --> 00:44:03,920 You fuck. 776 00:44:03,920 --> 00:44:06,200 You fucking piece of shit. 777 00:44:08,320 --> 00:44:12,720 When my son went missing... you taunted me. 778 00:44:14,040 --> 00:44:15,680 You told me he was dead. 779 00:44:17,280 --> 00:44:18,600 Dead. 780 00:44:18,600 --> 00:44:21,280 You laughed at the thought of his body. My son. 781 00:44:21,280 --> 00:44:23,760 I know nothing about your son. Cut the bullshit. 782 00:44:23,760 --> 00:44:27,240 What bullshit? I have no idea what you're talking about. 783 00:44:27,240 --> 00:44:28,840 I know you're Bait15. 784 00:44:32,160 --> 00:44:33,600 What? 785 00:44:33,600 --> 00:44:36,600 I've got the proof. Threats. 786 00:44:36,600 --> 00:44:39,640 Harassment. Stalking. 787 00:44:39,640 --> 00:44:42,000 You're looking at real jail time. Are you ready for that? 788 00:44:57,960 --> 00:44:59,800 What do you expect me to say? 789 00:45:03,240 --> 00:45:04,600 That I'm sorry? 790 00:45:06,200 --> 00:45:07,800 That what I did was wrong? 791 00:45:07,800 --> 00:45:10,160 I mean, that's what you people want is just endless apologies. 792 00:45:10,160 --> 00:45:11,560 We're well beyond that. 793 00:45:11,560 --> 00:45:15,600 You're a politician and you can't take a little flak. 794 00:45:15,600 --> 00:45:19,280 I'm allowed to have an opinion and I have a right to free speech. 795 00:45:19,280 --> 00:45:22,080 Free speech? You abused me. 796 00:45:22,080 --> 00:45:23,760 Abuse? That's a joke. 797 00:45:23,760 --> 00:45:27,720 You are trespassing in my house. Do you wanna hurt me? 798 00:45:27,720 --> 00:45:30,120 Is that it? You've got some fucking nerve. 799 00:45:30,120 --> 00:45:31,680 Then why are you here? 800 00:45:33,920 --> 00:45:38,680 I want you to read the messages you sent to me out loud. 801 00:45:38,680 --> 00:45:40,200 I'm not gonna read anything. 802 00:45:40,200 --> 00:45:44,760 I want you to look me in the eye and say those things to my face. 803 00:45:46,960 --> 00:45:49,160 (SHOUTS) Read them or so fuckin' help me God, 804 00:45:49,160 --> 00:45:52,200 I will post your photo online with everything that you've said to me. 805 00:46:14,360 --> 00:46:17,360 You are a dirty whore and a terrible mother. Ahem. 806 00:46:18,720 --> 00:46:23,320 Your son is...nothing but the dead dog... 807 00:46:25,080 --> 00:46:26,400 ..of a lazy slut. 808 00:46:28,080 --> 00:46:31,520 He's lucky to be out of his misery and... 809 00:46:33,280 --> 00:46:34,920 ..you should kill yourself too. 810 00:46:34,920 --> 00:46:37,080 Look, you've made your point. Keep going. 811 00:46:54,520 --> 00:46:56,920 I'm going to rape you in front of your son. 812 00:47:03,440 --> 00:47:04,880 (DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 813 00:47:04,880 --> 00:47:06,800 Oh, God, that's my parents. 814 00:47:09,440 --> 00:47:10,440 (KEYS JANGLE) 815 00:47:12,400 --> 00:47:14,360 We weren't expecting company. Mum, Dad, this is... 816 00:47:14,360 --> 00:47:17,720 Alex Irving. Hi, it's nice to meet you. 817 00:47:17,720 --> 00:47:19,080 Nice to meet you. Hello. 818 00:47:19,080 --> 00:47:22,240 I was, ah, just giving some career advice for Henry. 819 00:47:22,240 --> 00:47:24,880 He's very passionate about racial equality. 820 00:47:27,000 --> 00:47:28,520 Right, Henry? 821 00:47:30,600 --> 00:47:31,800 Right. 822 00:47:44,120 --> 00:47:46,360 (SOMBRE MUSIC) 823 00:48:03,800 --> 00:48:06,800 (MUSIC INTENSIFIES) 824 00:48:14,120 --> 00:48:15,440 (BREATHES SHAKILY) 825 00:48:29,400 --> 00:48:31,080 (LAPTOP LID ECHOES AS IT CLOSES) 826 00:48:45,200 --> 00:48:47,800 I got your numbers from the parliamentary lists. 827 00:48:48,800 --> 00:48:52,080 Where you were. What you were doing. 828 00:48:53,280 --> 00:48:55,040 That's how you knew about me. 829 00:48:58,560 --> 00:49:00,400 I could take this to your boss. 830 00:49:01,600 --> 00:49:04,000 (CHUCKLES) You don't get it, do you? 831 00:49:05,760 --> 00:49:08,520 This sort of thing is standard in politics. 832 00:49:08,520 --> 00:49:10,680 Senior staff all knew what I was doing. 833 00:49:13,480 --> 00:49:15,560 I'm not saying that I didn't do it, I just... 834 00:49:17,200 --> 00:49:19,120 It didn't seem like it was personal. 835 00:49:19,120 --> 00:49:21,720 How could a black woman be a person, right? 836 00:49:21,720 --> 00:49:24,120 It was work. 837 00:49:25,240 --> 00:49:28,160 How can you do a job where you're treating people like they're nothing? 838 00:49:28,160 --> 00:49:30,520 You're a politician, Alex. Surely you can answer that. 839 00:49:30,520 --> 00:49:32,280 I would never do what you did. 840 00:49:34,560 --> 00:49:36,280 Are you gonna turn me in? 841 00:49:43,640 --> 00:49:45,040 No. 842 00:49:50,640 --> 00:49:52,320 (OUTGOING CALL RINGS) 843 00:49:55,680 --> 00:49:57,720 VOICEMAIL: Hi, you've reached Charlie at Alex Irving's office. 844 00:49:57,720 --> 00:49:59,000 Sorry to miss you. 845 00:49:59,000 --> 00:50:02,040 Please leave me a message or shoot me a text. I'll get back to you. 846 00:50:02,040 --> 00:50:03,760 Charlie? 847 00:50:06,800 --> 00:50:08,400 You were right. 848 00:50:09,640 --> 00:50:11,320 I shouldn't have gone. 849 00:50:14,480 --> 00:50:16,080 He's just a bloody kid. 850 00:50:19,480 --> 00:50:21,160 He's a bloody kid, Charlie. 851 00:50:33,160 --> 00:50:35,120 We haven't made any decisions. 852 00:50:35,120 --> 00:50:37,600 Then who's going behind your back? Because someone is. 853 00:50:37,600 --> 00:50:40,360 NICK: You can't agree to that. Alex will be furious. 854 00:50:40,360 --> 00:50:41,960 String her along as much as you can. 855 00:50:41,960 --> 00:50:43,760 You should sack me. 856 00:50:43,760 --> 00:50:45,480 This is not your decision. 857 00:50:45,480 --> 00:50:46,880 (EXHALES SHAKILY) 858 00:50:46,880 --> 00:50:49,440 What kind of country would we be 859 00:50:49,440 --> 00:50:51,560 if we could be the best versions of ourselves? 860 00:50:51,560 --> 00:50:52,800 What did you do about it? 861 00:50:52,800 --> 00:50:54,040 Fuck off. 862 00:50:54,040 --> 00:50:56,760 Joely, I need a phone number. Who? 863 00:50:56,760 --> 00:50:58,320 Don't you dare, Bauer. 864 00:50:58,320 --> 00:51:00,160 You have no shame, Bauer. 865 00:51:00,160 --> 00:51:01,440 (PEOPLE SPEAK AT ONCE) 866 00:51:01,440 --> 00:51:03,480 Open the bloody doors! 867 00:51:03,480 --> 00:51:05,480 Captions by Red Bee Media 868 00:51:05,480 --> 00:51:08,280 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation