ALEX: It has come to my attention that the Prime Minister
is covering up a very serious crime.
The operators of that prison were giving kickbacks to Kevin Cartwright.
MAN: Your minister also failed to disclose a financial stake
in Exebuild group of companies,
which owned the detention facility where Miss Maclean died.
I'm delighted to announce $182 million
I'm delighted to announce at key regional health services.
We never got a heads-up. Someone's fucked up.
It's starting to feel like it's deliberate.
It's not a panic attack. I need a doctor.
I have mitral valve stenosis. I need surgery.
He's after Freeman, Joely. He's coming for my seat.
I want us on the first flight to Canberra tomorrow.
I want us on the first flight You have to stop, Alex,
otherwise you're gonna get You have to stop, Alex,
otherwise you're gonna get another clot
and then we're gonna have to go through this whole thing again.
PATRICIA KARVELAS: The Federal Government is due to release
the latest Closing the Gap report early next month,
and sources close to the Prime Minister's office the latest Closing the Gap report early next month,
and sources close to the Prime Minister's office
are bracing themselves for what will be
the worst outcomes announced to date.
Several high-profile Indigenous leaders have questioned
whether PM Paul Murphy and his senior advisers
are up to the task of tackling Indigenous disadvantage.
The Central Australian Aboriginal Land Council
has called for the Prime Minister and his team
to get out of their cosy Canberra offices
and get their feet in the dirt, to get out of their cosy Canberra offices
and get their feet in the dirt,
inviting the PM
to visit as early as next week.
(GROANS)
(CHILDREN SHOUT AND CHATTER)
Jenny McIntyre?
You can head on through now, Aunty.
Hello, can I help you?
Yeah, I'd like to see someone. What?
I'm sorry, you have to speak up, I can't hear you. Yeah, I'd like to see someone. What?
I'm sorry, you have to speak up, I can't hear you.
I'm sorry, you have to speak up, I'd like to make an appointment.
For counselling.
We only take walk-ins at the moment.
Do you want me to see if someone's available?
Uh, yeah, sure. Wait there.
Been here before? No, I haven't actually.
Been here before? You got proof of Aboriginality?
Can't be.
I don't make the rules, bruz.
We got too many Johnny's coming through here, claiming.
Here. Fill this out.
(PHONE KEYPAD BEEPS)
(PHONE RINGING TONE)
She's not answering.
Hang on, there she is. Robin?
Oi. You free at the moment?
You're looking to talk to someone?
Yep.
Well, come on.
So, Charlie, why are you here?
Look, first of all, I'm not sure this is the right thing.
Like, no judgement, of course. Of course.
Uh, but there's a lot going on and, uh...
..I've been snapping a bit, and that's not me.
I'm about to be a Dad, due in a couple of weeks. Um...
Are you worried about this snapping in the family?
No. OK.
No. No, no, I'm not.
I-I just want to get my shit together.
Would you like to tell me a bit about your partner?
Uh, Dee. We've been together for a year and a half.
Uh, Dee. We've been together Was bub planned?
No, bit of a surprise, really.
We were living in the same block of flats
and, uh, she helped me with my groceries one time.
I was having, um, problems with my shoulder.
We both work for the government, big jobs. It's full-on.
We both work for the government, Look, when I said I snap...
..I don't...I mean, yeah, I get cranky, but I don't lose it.
Mm.
You know, I don't do that.
What happened to your shoulder?
You said you had shoulder trouble.
And you're not really comfortable right now, are you?
I was stabbed.
He was an army vet. PTSD.
This was outside Parliament? Right?
The white supremacist.
Yeah.
Your sister's that Irving girl. You work for her, right?
Your sister's that Irving girl. No.
No, she sacked me.
Well, she thinks she burns everyone she's close to.
Says she was doing it to protect me, but...
I was only out of surgery, mind you.
No, I work for the PM now.
I'm Director of Policy and Dee's high up in DFAT.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Department of Foreign Affairs Mm.
Does Dee understand what it's like for you?
Well, she has her own experience of it all.
You know, it's...it's different for her, of course.
You know, it's...it's different What do you do to unwind?
Oh... Drink.
Sorry, that was a joke.
That's good to know.
It's a lot to deal with, Charlie. Look, I know all this.
It's a lot to deal with, Charlie. I just want some strategies.
You know, busy life, baby coming, getting older.
So, do you think you can help?
Are you good? Yeah, good enough.
Do you need to lean on me? Piss off.
Do you need to lean on me? There she is.
Tegan, how are ya? There she is.
Tegan, how are ya? I'm well, thanks.
Um, is Paul in? I'd really love to have a word.
Not right now, he's not.
And he may not be available Not right now, he's not.
And he may not be available for the remainder of the day.
I'll be brief. Can I help you, Alex?
Prime Minister. Mm-hm.
Oh, congratulations on the funding announcement in Winton, brother.
Oh, congratulations on the funding Yeah.
I mean, there were a few comms issues between offices.
Totally unfortunate, but not an issue.
Thank you. Uh, do you have five minutes?
I... Gee, I...
Four, three, two?
I have a minute. That's all I need.
I have a minute. Mm-hm.
Thank you, Tegan.
So, where are we at with youth justice reform?
Alex, I know I've asked you to be patient,
Alex, I know I've asked you and you have been for some time now,
and we both want to get this done.
But, unfortunately, the bill is and we both want to get this done.
But, unfortunately, the bill is going to have to take a back seat.
How long? Until further notice.
OK.
Well, I can't lie, that's disappointing.
Well, I can't lie, But I understand.
Timing is everything.
And we have to get this right, Timing is everything.
And we have to get this right, so, I trust the process.
And we have to get this right, You...
Excellent.
Sharon will brief the crossbench
about the proposed changes Sharon will brief the crossbench
about the proposed changes to the criminal code,
and we've taken your advice about the domestic terrorism.
and we've taken your advice So, I... I hope that's satisfactory.
Oh, it is. Thanks Paul.
Thank you, Tegan.
Are you sure you're alright? 'Cause you seemed weirdly calm back there.
I'm pissed, but I need you to do a deep dive on amendment procedure.
I'm pissed, but I need you to do Yeah, I can do that.
Why is he stalling? Yeah, I can do that.
Why is he stalling? Oh, hi, sis.
It's good to see you, too. Well?
Why do you start conversations like we're in the middle of one?
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know The youth justice reform package.
It's being rolled out. The youth justice reform package.
It's being rolled out. When?
It's being rolled out. Eventually.
He said that, too.
This might be a foreign concept to you, Alex,
but you're just going to have to be patient, OK?
Tell him he needs to make a move on it.
Tell him he needs to Or what?
Or what, Alex? What are you up to?
What's she up to? Don't look at me. I don't know!
Please, I don't want to be blindsided
reading about it over a piece of toast.
Alex!
OK, can we just calm down a bit?
Alright? Things were tough at home, OK, can we just calm down a bit?
Alright? Things were tough at home, in Winton.
I just want to know if you're about to make life hard for me.
I just want to know if you're I'm not. OK?
OK.
What happened in Winton? It was nothing.
It's Eddie.
I mean, he's been a real sook since we've been home.
I mean, can you take him out or, I don't know, go bowling or something?
I mean, can you take him out or, I Bowling? He's not five, Alex.
Well, I don't know - something, anything. I'm sick of his moping.
Well, I don't know - something, Alex is a young man, OK?
He doesn't want to hang around me.
He wants to go out there He doesn't want to hang around me.
He wants to go out there and he wants to...
What?
He wants to meet...and do...
He wants to do what?
Dude!
He wants to meet girls.
God, you're a himbo. Do you know that? You're a himbo, sometimes.
Well, she asked, OK? Alright, I'll message him.
Well, she asked, OK? But just so you know,
it'll take two to three business days But just so you know,
it'll take two to three business days for him to get back to me,
it'll take two to three business days and that's not including the weekend.
(ALEX SIGHS)
What, you didn't realise he's a teenager?
What's going on with her?
Alex.
She was in here before, acting very...unlike herself.
In what way?
Well...
She was pleasant. Easy to deal with.
She had that...that...
She was reasonable, even. Well, isn't that what you want?
She was reasonable, even. Oh, come on, you know her.
She only does that when she's making moves.
She only does that I think you're reading into it.
I spoke to her, she seemed vague, but I think that's a personal thing.
Well, find out. What does that mean?
Ask around. Ask her. She's your sister.
Paul, you hired me to be an adviser. I'm not a snitch.
Come on, come on, just find out who she's talking to,
what's going on, just...
If there's nothing to worry about, it's not an issue.
RACHEL: That's looking great, Mel.
So, I think we'll do the normal coffee, chat,
and then, perhaps, if you stand up, do a running order.
I'd like to go over last week's legislation.
Also, there's a few bills coming up I think we should drill into,
Also, there's a few bills coming up have a little listening session.
Hi. How are you? So glad you came.
Listen, sorry about how I ended things.
Listen, sorry about I don't like to be surprised.
And I know, that's not an excuse.
You know, I AM still working on the story.
Yeah, I know. Yeah?
You heard me talk about this grassroots engagement,
and I thought you might like to see it in action.
and I thought you might like Ah.
Well, it's pretty low-key.
Yeah, no, deliberately so.
It's, uh, kind of an open, inclusive vibe.
You know, bring people into how government's done.
We don't make any policy decisions
without consultation with the electorate,
without consultation and we're always reporting back.
Ah!
That's my voting record.
It's also available online, That's my voting record.
It's also available online, in real time,
so I can be held accountable to my constituents.
I noticed you didn't vote for the procurement legislation.
I noticed you didn't vote No.
Others on the crossbench, they supported it, but you didn't.
How come?
It was a rubbish bill - it was anti-competitive,
It was a rubbish bill - onerous governance criteria.
Less than a handful of companies are even eligible to tender,
Less than a handful of companies so that says a lot.
Yeah, right. Earthsong, that was so that says a lot.
Yeah, right. Earthsong, that was one of those companies wasn't it?
Sounds familiar. Yeah.
Sounds familiar. Yeah. I think so.
Shut the fuck up, Anderson, you uptight bitch!
Oh... Whoa, whoa, whoa. Please, just...
Oh!
Whoo-hoo!
Alright? Is everyone alright?
Are you OK?
I think that's it. Yeah?
But I'd take it to the dry cleaners. It'll just stink.
But I'd take it to the dry cleaners. Yes, that sounds like a good plan.
Yeah. Hang on. Some stuff in your hair.
Yeah. Hang on. Oh, gross.
I'm... I'm sorry.
What for? For that. It was...a lot.
Jeez, I just don't know how you do this.
I'd rather an egg in the head than a knife in the back.
I'm talking about my colleagues.
Yes, I know what you're talking about.
Yes, I know what Oh, good.
I nearly...gave you a call when they dumped you, but I was just...
..well, I was just so afraid that you'd tell me to fuck off.
No, you're right. I probably would have.
Yes. Mm. I was in a pretty dark place.
You know, it was, uh...
..it was Nick, actually, that pulled me out of that hole.
My bullshit meter was obviously broken at the time.
What?
Uh...
What? Did you know, uh...?
Did you know that Nick was working as a consultant
Did you know that Nick for Earthsong Industries?
No.
And he pulled three million bucks No.
And he pulled three million bucks and then reinvested it.
And he pulled three million bucks into that thinktank of his.
Yeah, it took me about 15 FOIs to figure this out.
Yeah, it took me about 15 FOIs What? No...
Wait, Nick never declared any conflict of interest.
Oh, really?
And then he, uh, lobbies the crossbench
to vote for the procurement legislation,
Alex votes for it and Helena changes her vote to yes at the last minute.
No, listen, Marion, this is not right. This is...
No, listen, Marion, No.
They've taken thinktank money.
(SIGHS)
You're not suggesting (SIGHS)
You're not suggesting they were bought?
Well, that's the question, isn't it?
No, Marion, it's not a question. These women bleed integrity.
They set up the Anti-Corruption Commission, for God's sake.
They were being lobbied by the company that funded their campaigns.
They were being lobbied by the We're all lobbied, Marion.
If you got rid of everyone up there that's taken lunch with their donors,
If you got rid of everyone up there there would be no-one left.
Have you ever, um, heard of a guy called Ben Langkamp?
Have you ever, um, heard of a guy Helena's ex-staffer?
No. Um...
Wait, uh, maybe. Why?
Well, he was on the Earthsong payroll, too.
And the period that he works with Helena
And the period that he works is when she changes her vote.
Fuck. She's a friend of yours, isn't she?
Fuck. I...I know it's...difficult
but, I mean, really, you just have to follow the money.
Yeah? That's why you're looking at us.
Yeah? That's why Why aren't you looking at the majors?
Oh, you're...you're expecting a leave pass, are you?
No. Ah.
No, I'm not. But this is bullshit, Marion.
If you even try to publish this, I'm going to get an injunction.
If you even try to publish this, Ooh.
OK. Well...
..you, you know, OK. Well...
..you, you know, do what you have to do.
..you, you know, Would you just excuse me for a sec?
I've had Liddell in my ear about IndiMed. Where's it up to?
Departments are fighting over the pilot site in the model,
but we're getting there.
When's our announceable? Six weeks.
Do you know how hard I had to sweet-talk Liddell
to get a Treasurer's advance in an election year?
to get a Treasurer's advance I need some bang for buck here.
OK, what do you need?
Calm the ministers down, for starters.
Calm the ministers down, Yeah, get them on the same page
and then we can line up a media op for next week.
Update first thing tomorrow morning.
I can't do tonight, though.
Sorry?
OK, I'm on it.
OK.
(SHUFFLES PAPERS)
(SCHOOL BELL BEEPS)
(PHONE CHIMES)
('MYRIAD WAYS' BY CHILDREN COLLIDE PLAYS)
Oi! Don't drop it. Eddie...
Oi! Don't drop it. I don't got a case, you idiot.
There you go, you sooky-hole.
You got one?
Of course you do. Big buggered-up You got one?
Of course you do. Big buggered-up one, running around the bush track?
Of course you do. Big buggered-up Shut ya hole.
Hey, party on tomorrow? Mob from school going.
Might go for a look. Oh, yeah, I'm coming.
My mate Ash's house.
Yeah, boy, we going for suss.
Not like that, you're not.
Gotta do something about your fit, brah.
Ask your mum for some clothes.
She's rich, eh? Ask your mum for some clothes.
She's rich, eh? She's not rich.
She's rich, eh? You go to private school, fuck ya.
Let's go to the strip, then.
Only whitefellas go there.
I go there all the time. With who? Chad and Daniel.
Only one of my mates' names is Daniel.
Course he is. They're the ones that used you as bait when they left.
Still giving me shit for that? That's how whitefellas go.
Seccies will be following around us the whole time.
They'll find any reason to kick us out.
You reckon that's the reason they grabbed ya?
He didn't need a reason. It's just the way they see us.
You don't have to play into that, yeah?
Nah, fuck that. I'm not gonna let no gubba put it on me. Not on my land.
It's not your land. You're Queensland breed.
They don't know that.
Bra, I look fresh as fuck.
Fresh as...fuck!
You gonna get it? Nah, it's too much. She'll say no.
No, she won't. Not for Mummy's boy.
You don't know her.
Only three items at a time.
That's alright. We'll get 'em all.
Mm-hm.
Phh!
(PHONE BUZZES)
Hello, Alex Irving.
Putting on your white voice?
Eddie, what are you doing?
Where are ya? I'm at the shop.
What shop?
(SLOWLY) Eddie, pass the bong, bro.
ALEX: Who are you with?
I'm with Jay.
We're window shoppin'. Oh, rightio.
Well, what do you need, bub? I'm busy.
Well, we're not exactly window shoppin'.
Well, we're not exactly I'm shoppin' shoppin'.
OK. But I got no money.
So, that's why you're being nice to me.
Well, there's these clothes here that I like.
And I know that you're busy and that,
but I was wondering if the best Mum in the whole world
can get them for her one and only loving son.
Please, pretty please, with a cherry on top?
Is there an ATM close by?
What?!
Pardon. What?!
Pardon. Pardon?
Find the closest ATM and I'll send you cardless cash.
Find the closest ATM There's one outside.
Alright, well, I'm sending now. How much do you need?
$300. $300? Look out!
Well, round about, 'cause there's these shoes here that I like.
And I told the white racist lady that I'll get 'em.
And I told the white racist lady Oh! Eddie!
(SIGHS)
Yeah, alright. I'll send it through.
Really?!
Yes. Get something for Jay.
Oh, thank you Mum. I love you, I love you.
Oh, thank you Mum. Thank you, Aunty!
Sending now.
Well, he needs it for the morning briefing.
No, they're here. I'm looking at them.
No, the IndiMed deadline has locked.
Where's that...? Lauren! Lauren! Where's that rep...?
Yeah. OK.
Yeah, I'll let them know.
(SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY)
Oh, no, you get out of here.
Yeah.
He wants this by the morning.
Charlie...
You look like shit.
Cheers, thanks for that.
I'm up against it on this IndiMed stuff.
Hey, Alex is not gonna make things difficult for us, is she?
Oh, Charlie, didn't she tell you?
There's been a change of heart. She's gonna have to block it.
There's been a change of heart. What? Why?
Well, because it just wouldn't look good
if she was to support something
that is so obviously positive for First Nations peoples.
Can you imagine how she'd look? (LAUGHS)
Can you imagine how she'd look? Please, don't do that.
What, do you think that she would tank it just to piss you off?
Well, it's Alex. You can never be certain.
Well, it's Alex. So, I'm just double-checking.
How is she?
Yeah, I think she's fine.
She's your sister.
Maybe you should call her, if you want.
Maybe you should call her, She's got a phone.
How you going?
What? Yeah, like...
..working here?
You happy?
What the fuck is this?
I'm just asking you.
Who sent you? The Spanish Inquisition?
Who sent you? Whatever.
No, I'm good.
I'm amazing.
Why? Are you, like...?
Are you OK? Why? Are you, like...?
Are you OK? Yeah, I'm good.
Are you sure?
(MOCKS) I'm amazing.
Oh, my God!
OK. Pass on my love to Dee.
I will.
This family.
(SIGHS)
This is all very clandestine.
Hey.
Are you OK?
Yeah. No, I'm fine.
OK.
It's, um, Nick.
Oh, God, what's he done now?
Your adviser, Ben - did Nick introduce you two?
Your adviser, Ben - Yeah.
Right.
Did you ever talk about money, like salary stuff?
Well, um, not with Nick. With Ben, obviously. Why?
Well, um, not with Nick. Well, he had a pretty impressive CV.
He must have taken a bit of a haircut, working with you.
Well, yes. He wanted to work in politics.
What was his role, exactly?
Well...well, he was my main policy guy. He advised me on everything.
His salary was subsidised by a company called Earthsong Industries.
His salary was subsidised by a I don't understand.
Nick set it up.
They were both essentially working as consultants,
They were both essentially but they washed it through the tank.
I had no idea.
Oh...
I have to ask you, Helena, did...did Nick or Ben put any pressure on you
I have to ask you, Helena, did...did over the Procurement Bill vote?
Um...
Oh, uh, Ben got me over the line, I guess. Um...
There were three meetings with the PMO
about how to make it something I'd support.
There are some amendments.
Who drew them up?
OK. That's OK.
Where is this coming from?
Marion Beaumont.
Fuck. Marion Beaumont.
Fuck. Yeah.
Oh, fuck. I'm so sorry, Helena.
Oh, fuck. Is she gonna publish?
I'm sure. I'm trying to get an injunction.
I'm sure. I'm trying to get I don't know if I'll be successful.
I told you I had concerns about Nick.
You did. This is on me.
Look, I think you can get ahead of it.
The bill's not in assent, so if you call Paul,
tell him that you've gone off the bill...
tell him that you've Rachel.
What would my dad have said?
He'd have said, "You're either corrupt or stupid.
"Either way, you're done." No.
I'm not dragging the girls through this.
If you quit, you're gonna bring down the government.
I'm just saying.
Wow.
Then take my vote.
Look, I'm about to launch the Alliance.
I can't sit on that side of the aisle.
I've had your back for 20 years. I've never asked you for anything.
I've had your back for 20 years. Take my vote.
Call Paul. Guarantee supply and confidence.
OK.
OK, just until the election.
Helena, I am... I am sorry.
I'm gonna check on the girls.
All clear.
Goodnight, Ms Irving.
Goodnight.
I know, stupid work.
I didn't say anything. I know, stupid work.
I didn't say anything. Well, you're thinking it.
Don't do that.
I'm not being unreasonable here.
We had it in the diary, I'm not being unreasonable here.
We had it in the diary, like we agreed.
You and your work wife are really not making this any easier.
You and your work wife are really I know and I'm sorry.
I'm sorry and I'm sorry.
How was your appointment?
Carolyn's taken a real set against you.
How was your session today?
Yeah, it was alright.
Maybe that's OK.
Think you might go back?
We'll see.
Alright, well, I've got to finish this IndiMed thing before tomorrow,
or Treasury might gut it.
Alright. Kick its arse, come to bed and cuddle me.
HELENA: It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life
to serve the Australian people.
And my experience as the Member for Lennox,
and as an independent holding the balance of power
and as an independent in a minority government,
has convinced me that meaningful political representation
is possible, and it's worth fighting for.
With my colleagues on the crossbench,
I have taken on that fight each and every day.
I know what that fight takes. (PHONE CHIMES)
I know what that fight takes. This is not an easy job.
But I have given it my absolute all.
And I also know that I don't have the energy or drive to continue.
And I also know that I don't have (REPORTERS CLAMOUR)
Oh...
(SIGHS)
Sharon, hi. Sorry, I'm just outside. I don't have my security pass.
Again? Charlie, what the...? Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm so sorry.
Finally, I've got the departments on the same page
Finally, I've got the departments about the pilot site for IndiMed.
Wasn't easy.
Mate, there's a by-election.
We're redirecting the Treasurer's funds for the campaign.
We'll roll out the pilot site after the general election.
We'll roll out the pilot site Helena Rossi was on a low margin
and our vote's been picking up Helena Rossi was on a low margin
and our vote's been picking up for the past three elections.
We've lined up a great candidate.
We think we can get over the line if we have the right treats.
We think we can get over the line Sorry, mate, can't be helped.
Hey, Paul, don't you think that's a little short-sighted?
We've barely got a majority.
This seat goes to Damien, we're cactus.
We could be out of government in 21 days.
Sorry, what's this? Local issues - Lennox.
See what the policy team can cook up.
Have we heard back from Anderson yet?
Hang on, when? Sorry?
When? As soon as possible.
No, no, when did you decide to gut IndiMed?
No, no, when did you decide What?
I just want to know What?
I just want to know whether it was before or after
I did all that work with the departments.
Charlie, it's done. Move on. Move on?
Charlie, it's done. Move on. OK.
Paul, I did everything you asked me to do.
"Start over, Charlie." "Start again, Charlie."
I've nearly killed myself for this policy.
You just fucking shelve it? Charlie...
I can't fucking believe this! Charlie, lower your voice.
Why, Paul? Why, huh? It's not like you fuckin' listen to it anyway!
Fuckin'...fuckin' chair!
Alright everyone, get out.
Get out!
Quickly.
Paul, I've worked for months Quickly.
Paul, I've worked for months on this, you know I have.
Paul, I've worked for months Stiff shit, it can wait.
You think this is a good look, today, of all days?!
You think this is a good look, "It can wait"?
What's the point of all this?
What's the point in you?
Aboriginal Prime Minister.
Can't do shit for Aboriginal people.
Yeah, you're no better Can't do shit for Aboriginal people.
Yeah, you're no better than the rest of them.
What'd you fuckin' say? Oh, you heard me, Paul.
Drop the act, OK? You don't have to pretend with me, brother.
Drop the act, OK? You don't have to They've all left the room now!
Charlie, you need to calm down.
And you need to wake the fuck up and do your fuckin' job!
You think you have a voice? Look at you.
You're so smug. Make all those recommendations.
Do you follow through on a single one of them? Nah, nothin'.
You just sit there, twiddling your thumbs,
You just sit there, cashing your fuckin' cheques.
Spineless. What a giant disappointment you turned out to be.
Spineless. What a giant Oh, you think you can do better?
You want the top job? Earn it!
You're only in that chair 'cause You want the top job? Earn it!
You're only in that chair 'cause my sister fuckin' put you there!
You're only in that chair 'cause Alright, you done?
Go home! You're relieved!
Have a shower, have a sleep. Do whatever you need.
When you're ready, come back to work.
Joely, we have a meeting.
There's nothing in the calendar.
That's on purpose.
Where are we going? You're not gonna like it.
(GLASS CLINKS)
I cannot believe this.
Irving. This is intriguing.
Well, you were the one who said that we should work together.
What have you got?
Paul's scheduled to open up the criminal code.
Paul's scheduled to open up I plan to make some amendments.
I'm not going to support soft-on-crime justice reforms, Alex.
Oh, no, I want to increase the penalties on domestic terrorism.
Oh, no, I want to increase Why?
Revenge?
Paulie throws you out, after everything you've done for him?
Maybe.
Maybe it's a good move.
You know, I never quite know
whether you don't know what you're doing or you do.
But if this gives me a win on the floor, then...I'm all for it.
But if this gives me a win I'll table the amendments.
You and your lot vote for it, makes Paul weak.
You and your lot vote for it, Does that give you some confidence?
Hmm.
You Bronco, Alex? Cowboys.
You Bronco, Alex? Ah, that's a shame.
JT was a ripper, though, huh?
Alright.
Let's chuck that grenade.
(PHONE CHIMES)
Paul wants a meeting.
I want a shower.
Rachel Anderson's guaranteed supply and confidence
until the next election.
Helena's absence doesn't need to be a problem.
I'll have to run all this by the party room, of course.
Mm-hm. The numbers haven't changed, Shaun.
Mm-hm. Except they have, Sharon.
Sharon will continue to liaise Except they have, Sharon.
Sharon will continue to liaise with the crossbench.
Any issues or concerns, you go to her.
Any issues or concerns, Yeah, and not the press.
Alright, any other concerns?
No. Alright, any other concerns?
No. Are you sure?
Right, business as usual. You two, let's keep on it.
Right, business as usual. Oh, and you can tell your party room
there will be no more movement on public housing.
Tell yours we've only just started.
Alex, you might want to check in on your brother.
You alright?
This.
Us.
It's been good, right?
There's been blowback and the pandemic hasn't helped.
There's been blowback But, yeah. Yeah, we got a lot done.
We failed on youth justice, though.
Yeah, we did.
I'm gonna ask you to back me.
It's gonna be tough at first.
Your party room will have things to say.
What's happening?
I can't say.
But if it works, it'll be worth it.
Are we OK?
Jesus, Alex, is it even legal?
CHARLIE: I lost it at my boss, in front of my colleagues.
And it was...
Oh, God, I'm just so ashamed.
I've never done Oh, God, I'm just so ashamed.
I've never done anything like that before.
Everyone makes mistakes, Charlie, and you've got a lot going on.
Yeah, but we're black. We don't get to make mistakes.
Yeah, but we're black. Mm.
Right? We can't be loud or angry.
We've got to be professional, on all the time.
And it's the PM's office, for Christ's sake.
But I've been working on this Indigenous health policy
But I've been working on for ages, you know?
Like, gap-closing policy for ages, you know?
Like, gap-closing policy for all our mob.
Like, gap-closing policy Mm-hm.
So that waiting room out there
doesn't have to be fuckin' heaving every day,
doesn't have to be fuckin' heaving and he just shelves it!
And I didn't think it would bother me.
You know, because I'm smarter than that, and it's politics,
and...and I know the game - you win some, you lose some.
But, man, I really wanted this one, you know?
Ah...
I got too close to it, you know? Too personal.
I got too close to it, you know? You know, it's too important,
because Mum's dead...
And if policies like this were around,
then maybe she'd still be here, you know?
Sorry.
It's OK.
But she's gone.
You know, and she's never gonna see her grandkid grow up and...
You know, and she's never gonna And that's robbery...
..you know, of the gift of the person that she was.
I'm sorry. I think I just miss my mum.
(SIGHS AND SNIFFS)
Do you think it's time that you visit your mum?
CHARLIE: (ON VOICEMAIL) Hi, you've reached Charlie Irving.
I'm sorry I can't take your call right now.
If you leave a message, I'll get straight back to you.
JAY: Snail trail, bruh.
Look, in a line. See?
Oh...
(ELECTRIC RAZOR BUZZES)
What the hell are you two doin'?
We're going to a mate's place tonight.
Oh, are ya? First time I'm hearing it.
Jay's staying over tonight, too.
Is that OK, Aunty? Yeah, that's alright.
It's a school night. Be home by 11.
11? Really?
Yeah. Really.
Do you need a lift Yeah. Really.
Do you need a lift to wherever you're going?
Do you need a lift Nah, it's alright.
That's a lethal weapon you got there, boys.
Who's that fella? He's a demon, eh?
Demon? Undercover.
Plainclothes. Probably got a gun on his hip.
Plainclothes. Private security.
Nah, he's your dad, eh?
(ELECTRIC RAZOR BUZZES)
(POURS DRINK)
Drink?
Sure.
A cup of tea, yeah?
We're all out, sorry.
How have you been?
Been better.
EDDIE: We're off!
Alright, see ya! (DOOR CLOSES)
That was my move.
Me, too. Clever buggers.
You sure?
I'm fine, thanks.
(GROANS)
(SIGHS)
BARKAA: # This is my house
# I'm sorry, where the fuck BARKAA: # This is my house
# I'm sorry, where the fuck is my crown, now? #
# I'm sorry, where the fuck Damn, this is a rich house, bro.
So? I'm out of my natural habitat.
# When I left him, he said, "Go ahead, you'll regret it" #
Deadly. What the fuck?
# Dooti-ma
# You don't speak my language
# I got signed up cause sissy is so hard to manage
# I got signed up cause sissy # I've got a vocab that stabs... #
Eddie, bro! What's happening, my guy?
Not a lot bro, not a lot. That's my boy, Jay.
Hey, Jay. Hey.
Hey, Jay. Is that Dex?
Jess is here. Is that why you got those new shoes?
Jess is here. No, I got 'em at the strip.
Nice! No, I got 'em at the strip.
Nice! Maybe we can go there.
You can be the decoy for the seccies this time.
What? You don't think that'll work?
They only follow me 'cause I'm black. You know that.
No, bro, it's not like that.
How is it?
I know I'm the bait, even if you don't.
# Call me King Brown, making money out my mouth... #
But I'm not gonna be the bait anymore. For anyone.
# Call me King Brown... #
I don't even know why I do it.
Shit's fucked.
But no more, yeah?
Fuck.
You right? Yeah.
Can I get you a drink?
Yeah, a mix would be good.
# I ain't crying over budoo unless that budoo makes me money
# Give a fuck about these fellas? I just find them all funny
# How you get lovesick, you make me sick to my stomach
# Baby go and get a grip, crying like a little bitch... #
I had surgery.
('TOTAL CONTROL' BY MISSY HIGGINS PLAYS SOFTLY)
For?
My heart.
Is that a pick-up line?
I had a stent put in.
What are you doing back at work?
You trying to tell me what to do again?
No. Wouldn't dream of it.
('TOTAL CONTROL' BY MISSY HIGGINS CONTINUES)
I don't know what to do with this.
And I don't need any more drama in my life, you know?
Yeah, I do.
But...
..I miss talking.
..to someone.
To you.
# Maybe even you
# Stay in bed
# Stained sheets
# My head hurts... #
What do we do now?
# I repeat, maybe you
# Maybe you... #
Do you wanna dance?
# Maybe even you... #
Fuck off.
Yeah?
Really?
Yeah. Oh, come on white boy.
Well, I'm leading.
Of course you are. Alright.
Of course you are. Well, then...
..put your hands up here. Mm-hm.
And I'll put these here.
Mm-hm. And...we just sway.
'Cause this is how we did it in the '80s.
# Mmm
# Yeah, I'd sell my soul
# For total control
# Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
# Over you
# Total control over you
# Over you
# Total control over you
# Mmm-mmm-mmm
# Total control over you... #
(CLATTERING)
(GASPS)
Hey, what are you doing?
I was craving eggs.
Big session today, hey?
How long was I out for? Couple of hours.
You OK?
(SIGHS HEAVILY)
(PHONE RINGS)
Eddie.
Yeah, what are you doing? You OK?
Where are you?
Uh, yeah, OK, send me the address. I'll come and get you now.
Uh, yeah, OK, send me the address. Yeah, alright.
It's Eddie.
Is he alright?
I think so.
He's with that kid, Jay.
Little shit sounds drunk. (LAUGHS) Yeah.
Little shit sounds drunk. Uncle Charlie being Sober Bob, hey?
Good practice for when I get this alien out of me.
(MUFFLED DANCE MUSIC PLAYS)
What the hell is that?
Oh, Eddie made me take it.
Fuck off I did. Oh, Eddie made me take it.
Fuck off I did. Hey, stop swearing.
You stole that from your mate's?
We didn't steal it. We liberated it. (LAUGHS)
We didn't steal it. We liberated it. Yeah, alright, take it back.
Nah, Uncle, that's shame.
It's shame stealing. That's a four-grand painting.
Four grand?! I'm gonna start dot painting now.
Four grand?! (LAUGHS)
You desert breed are you, Jay?
(BOTH LAUGH)
Take it back, now.
Go on!
(GROANS) (LAUGHS)
JAY: "Take it back now."
You shut up. Shut up.
Stealing dot paintings, you clowns. What time was your curfew?
Stealing dot paintings, you clowns. 11.
Right, so, you're pissed and you're out too late.
Right, so, you're pissed You can crash at mine.
Oh, can we go to Macca's You can crash at mine.
Oh, can we go to Macca's on the way home?
Yeah, can we? Your shout, though, Unc.
Yeah, can we? Here we go.
Chucked that 'Unc' on the end there, pretty quick.
(KNOCK AT DOOR)
Hi.
Can I come in?
Hi. Yeah.
Nick. Yeah.
Did he try to influence your vote for the procurement at all?
No.
Ever try to set up any meetings No.
Ever try to set up any meetings with Earthsong Industries?
OK. Well, that's good.
Look, it's gonna be rocky but...
..I think we'll be able to ride it out in the short term.
I think the best thing we can do is just sit tight.
You should pull your head in
and we need to wait until we see what Marion's actually written.
Should be with the lawyers soon.
What about you?
What do you mean?
How exposed, are you?
All that thinktank money.
I didn't take any thinktank money.
Look, I had donors with deep pockets. It just...
..it felt more impactful going to the other independent candidates.
I know it looks bad.
Is there anything else you haven't told me?
It's complicated, but, um...
..before Exebuild went into receivership,
they transferred their energy assets into Earthsong Industries.
You could say that they funded the tank.
Exebuild.
I know it's messy but it's not illegal
and, honestly, Alex, this is the least of our worries...
Are you kidding me?
Exebuild killed Marcie.
They killed Jess, with the help of one of your Ministers.
They killed Jess, with the help And they helped me get elected?
Alright, we need to keep a level head here.
We're doing an assessment on the impact of this on the Alliance.
Helena is a real blow, but, honestly, I...
..I didn't get the impression that Marion's targeting you.
Maybe if you called her. I've got her...
Maybe if you called her. I think you should go.
Alex, I'm just trying to help.
Stop talking.
You fucked us, Rachel.
Me and Helena.
You put Nick onto us Me and Helena.
You put Nick onto us and you fucked us.
I have Damien in the palm of my hand and you come and tell me this.
I have Damien in the palm of my hand What are you doing with Damien?
All this shit that you've gone through to get here.
And this is who you are?
Look at you.
No life.
No friends.
No family.
No-one fucking you. No-one.
Just this stupid dream of power and your endless fucking lectures!
Has it been worth it?
You finished?
Feel better now?
Fuck off.
Sure.
I am really sorry, Alex,
Get the fuck out.
You've fuckin' gotta be kidding me.
(SOBS) Shit!
Aaah!
Rachel has asked me to warn you.
Alex Irving, she's up to something. (SHARP CLAPPING)
We have a shit ton of legislation to push through today, people.
Come on, pick up. Contraction.
Shouldn't you be in the hospital or something? Come on, pick up. Contraction.
Shouldn't you be in the hospital or something?
Next time, call an ambulance.
While this Opposition is pissing in the wind,
we're getting the job done.
I give the call to the Member for Freeman.
I now move Amendments 4 to 11, as circulated in my name.
We need to be prepared. It might turn ugly. I now move Amendments 4 to 11, as circulated in my name.
We need to be prepared. It might turn ugly.
I told you to be patient. It might turn ugly.
I told you to be patient.
Surprise.
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