1 00:00:04,580 --> 00:00:07,060 Kathleen Sloan. I should have recognised you. 2 00:00:07,060 --> 00:00:10,340 What exactly do I get for my $20 million? 3 00:00:10,340 --> 00:00:12,580 This bill should be withdrawn and redrafted. 4 00:00:12,580 --> 00:00:15,740 I'm going to get the next tranche through, with your support. 5 00:00:15,740 --> 00:00:18,180 I told you to be patient. Surprise. 6 00:00:18,180 --> 00:00:19,620 (SCREAMING) 7 00:00:19,620 --> 00:00:22,540 We can reform a broken, punitive system 8 00:00:22,540 --> 00:00:22,780 We can reform to one that is restorative. 9 00:00:22,780 --> 00:00:24,420 to one that is restorative. 10 00:00:24,420 --> 00:00:27,820 This is bleeding-heart politics gone mad. 11 00:00:27,820 --> 00:00:30,220 My constituents wouldn't want me to vote for with you on this. 12 00:00:30,220 --> 00:00:30,460 My constituents wouldn't want me You're finished, Kohli! 13 00:00:30,460 --> 00:00:31,780 You're finished, Kohli! 14 00:00:31,780 --> 00:00:33,940 The matter is resolved in the affirmative. 15 00:00:33,940 --> 00:00:35,700 Yes! 16 00:00:35,700 --> 00:00:37,660 The Alliance has a draft constitution. 17 00:00:37,660 --> 00:00:40,820 We're closing a deal with our financiers, and we are ready. 18 00:00:40,820 --> 00:00:41,060 We're closing a deal with Make sure you enjoy the moment 19 00:00:41,060 --> 00:00:42,340 Make sure you enjoy the moment 20 00:00:42,340 --> 00:00:42,580 because you just made Make sure you enjoy the moment 21 00:00:42,580 --> 00:00:44,260 because you just made fucking history. 22 00:00:44,260 --> 00:00:46,780 REPORTER: How do you answer the fresh allegations made against you? 23 00:00:46,780 --> 00:00:48,100 Were you paid for your vote? 24 00:01:10,820 --> 00:01:13,220 (MUFFLED AND DISTANT) REPORTER: How do you answer 25 00:01:13,220 --> 00:01:15,980 the fresh allegations made against you, Alex? 26 00:01:15,980 --> 00:01:18,900 What's your relationship with the Earthsong Industries? 27 00:01:18,900 --> 00:01:20,860 Alex, what's your position on minimum sentencing 28 00:01:20,860 --> 00:01:21,100 Alex, what's your position for corrupt politicians? 29 00:01:21,100 --> 00:01:23,100 for corrupt politicians? 30 00:01:23,100 --> 00:01:24,820 Were you paid for your vote? 31 00:01:24,820 --> 00:01:25,060 Today's AusNews report Were you paid for your vote? 32 00:01:25,060 --> 00:01:28,540 Today's AusNews report alleged that you receive money 33 00:01:28,540 --> 00:01:30,780 in reciprocation of support for a green tech company... 34 00:01:32,380 --> 00:01:35,060 What have you got to say for yourself? 35 00:01:35,060 --> 00:01:35,300 What have you got to say for yourself? Ms Irving! Ms Irving! 36 00:01:35,300 --> 00:01:36,900 Ms Irving! Ms Irving! 37 00:01:38,620 --> 00:01:39,980 Get out of the way! 38 00:01:46,020 --> 00:01:50,620 (PRESS LOUDLY CALL OUT QUESTIONS) 39 00:01:52,980 --> 00:01:55,540 REPORTER: High-profile MP Alex Irving 40 00:01:55,540 --> 00:01:58,060 is the centre of a corruption scandal today 41 00:01:58,060 --> 00:02:00,700 with allegations that she took payment 42 00:02:00,700 --> 00:02:03,940 in exchange for her vote on key legislation. 43 00:02:03,940 --> 00:02:06,460 Earthsong Industries was the primary beneficiary 44 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:09,860 of the government's Sustainable Procurement Practices Bill, 45 00:02:09,860 --> 00:02:12,100 which passed with crucial support from Ms Irving, 46 00:02:12,100 --> 00:02:14,620 and former cross-bencher, Helena Rossi. 47 00:02:14,620 --> 00:02:14,860 Campaign finance records revealed Helena Rossi. 48 00:02:14,860 --> 00:02:17,100 Campaign finance records revealed 49 00:02:17,100 --> 00:02:19,820 both MPs received substantial donations from Earthsong... 50 00:02:37,580 --> 00:02:41,020 What the fuck, Rachel? Did Marion publish? 51 00:02:41,020 --> 00:02:43,700 I don't see how. We got an injunction. 52 00:02:43,700 --> 00:02:46,500 Did you know about it? No, I had no idea. 53 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:48,220 But listen, who's the original source? 54 00:02:48,220 --> 00:02:48,460 AusNews ran an expose. But listen, who's the original source? 55 00:02:48,460 --> 00:02:50,020 AusNews ran an expose. 56 00:02:50,020 --> 00:02:52,980 They're accusing me of selling my vote to Earthsong. 57 00:02:52,980 --> 00:02:53,260 They're accusing me of selling my vote to Earthsong. They're linking me to organised crime. 58 00:02:53,260 --> 00:02:54,780 They're linking me to organised crime. 59 00:02:54,780 --> 00:02:55,060 Listen, Marion doesn't write for AusNews. They're linking me to organised crime. 60 00:02:55,060 --> 00:02:57,380 Listen, Marion doesn't write for AusNews. 61 00:02:57,380 --> 00:03:00,220 Well, they want me paraded naked through the fucking streets. 62 00:03:00,220 --> 00:03:00,500 Well, they want me paraded naked through the fucking streets. Alright, listen, just sit tight, let me find out what's going on. 63 00:03:00,500 --> 00:03:03,540 Alright, listen, just sit tight, let me find out what's going on. 64 00:03:03,540 --> 00:03:03,780 Alright, listen, just sit tight, And, Alex, don't forget, 65 00:03:03,780 --> 00:03:05,420 And, Alex, don't forget, 66 00:03:05,420 --> 00:03:05,660 And, Alex, don't forget, you've got justice for those girls, yeah? 67 00:03:05,660 --> 00:03:08,860 you've got justice for those girls, yeah? 68 00:03:13,940 --> 00:03:16,140 What'd she say? 69 00:03:16,140 --> 00:03:19,940 Congratulations on passing the amendment. 70 00:03:29,660 --> 00:03:31,260 Ms Irving? 71 00:03:32,380 --> 00:03:33,620 What do you want me to do? 72 00:03:34,780 --> 00:03:36,620 Ah, pull up over there. 73 00:03:48,140 --> 00:03:50,820 Why are there journos in our front yard? 74 00:03:50,820 --> 00:03:53,220 I don't know, I think I fucked up. 75 00:03:53,220 --> 00:03:53,460 What about kids in detention? We got it through. I don't know, I think I fucked up. 76 00:03:53,460 --> 00:03:56,100 What about kids in detention? We got it through. 77 00:03:56,100 --> 00:03:56,340 What about kids in detention? Good one, Mum. 78 00:03:56,340 --> 00:03:57,940 Good one, Mum. 79 00:03:57,940 --> 00:03:59,740 We got a car. 80 00:03:59,740 --> 00:04:02,020 Go round the back, go through the back lane, and we're there. 81 00:04:02,020 --> 00:04:02,260 Go round the back, go through See you soon. 82 00:04:02,260 --> 00:04:03,820 See you soon. 83 00:04:03,820 --> 00:04:04,020 See you soon. Eddie! Eddie! Eddie, can you...? 84 00:04:04,020 --> 00:04:06,700 Eddie! Eddie! Eddie, can you...? 85 00:04:06,700 --> 00:04:08,620 Righto, calm down, calm down. 86 00:04:08,620 --> 00:04:10,700 Hey, Eddie! Relax. Move. 87 00:04:10,700 --> 00:04:10,940 Hey, Eddie! Eddie, is your mum inside? 88 00:04:10,940 --> 00:04:12,140 Eddie, is your mum inside? 89 00:04:12,140 --> 00:04:12,380 Eddie, has your mother Eddie, is your mum inside? 90 00:04:12,380 --> 00:04:13,780 Eddie, has your mother gone too far this time? 91 00:04:13,780 --> 00:04:16,380 I shouldn't have to tell you fellas how to do your jobs, 92 00:04:16,380 --> 00:04:19,100 but maybe you want to start getting shit right for a change, yeah? 93 00:04:19,100 --> 00:04:19,340 but maybe you want to start getting Oh, wait, you want Eddie, right? 94 00:04:19,340 --> 00:04:20,660 Oh, wait, you want Eddie, right? 95 00:04:20,660 --> 00:04:20,900 Because I look like Eddie? Oh, wait, you want Eddie, right? 96 00:04:20,900 --> 00:04:23,180 Because I look like Eddie? Like all the rest of us black kids? 97 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:23,420 Because I look like Eddie? You know what? Here's Eddie. 98 00:04:23,420 --> 00:04:25,180 You know what? Here's Eddie. 99 00:04:25,180 --> 00:04:27,620 Eddie Irving, is your mother inside? 100 00:04:27,620 --> 00:04:27,860 Eddie, how's it feel to know Eddie Irving, is your mother inside? 101 00:04:27,860 --> 00:04:30,100 Eddie, how's it feel to know that your mother's corrupt? 102 00:04:30,100 --> 00:04:31,780 How many black kids died in custody this week? 103 00:04:31,780 --> 00:04:32,020 How many black kids Or this year? Can you tell me? 104 00:04:32,020 --> 00:04:34,260 Or this year? Can you tell me? 105 00:04:34,260 --> 00:04:37,260 No, you can't. You've got no idea. 106 00:04:37,260 --> 00:04:38,660 And you don't care. 107 00:04:38,660 --> 00:04:42,860 Eddie Irving, what would you say to your mum about what she's done? 108 00:04:42,860 --> 00:04:45,700 I'd say she's done something to fix this place, 109 00:04:45,700 --> 00:04:48,900 while you dickheads just do what you're told. Shame job... 110 00:04:48,900 --> 00:04:50,620 Eddie... The lot of you. 111 00:04:50,620 --> 00:04:52,700 Hey, we black and we strong. We're outta here. 112 00:04:54,500 --> 00:04:56,420 Eddie. 113 00:04:59,060 --> 00:05:01,820 Oh, it's the bodyguard. How you doing? 114 00:05:01,820 --> 00:05:04,060 You alright? Yeah. 115 00:05:04,060 --> 00:05:06,060 Where to, Ms Irving? 116 00:05:06,060 --> 00:05:08,540 Let's go to Charlie's. They're still at the hospital. 117 00:05:28,900 --> 00:05:31,980 Is that a pool? Fuck yeah! 118 00:05:53,260 --> 00:05:55,820 How long are we going to be staying here for? 119 00:06:07,940 --> 00:06:11,780 Someone fucking hacked my work platform. 120 00:06:11,780 --> 00:06:14,140 They took the whole first draft, dumped it in the article. 121 00:06:14,140 --> 00:06:16,180 They even, you know, kept my spelling mistakes 122 00:06:16,180 --> 00:06:18,860 and all the stuff that legals told me to get rid of. 123 00:06:18,860 --> 00:06:22,220 What, Nick's ties to organised crime? 124 00:06:22,220 --> 00:06:24,740 Yeah, yeah, it didn't... Wasn't in the next draft. 125 00:06:24,740 --> 00:06:24,980 Yeah, yeah, it didn't... Oh, you don't believe me. 126 00:06:24,980 --> 00:06:26,580 Oh, you don't believe me. 127 00:06:26,580 --> 00:06:28,260 Marion, I know it's feasible. 128 00:06:28,260 --> 00:06:30,740 There's company that hack anyone for five grand. 129 00:06:30,740 --> 00:06:32,460 You wouldn't be the first journalist, but why? 130 00:06:32,460 --> 00:06:35,780 I mean, how would they know to target you? 131 00:06:35,780 --> 00:06:39,580 Well, there's been, you know, certain pressure on me to publish. 132 00:06:39,580 --> 00:06:41,980 What... What do you mean? From who? Your editor? 133 00:06:43,420 --> 00:06:47,300 Or was it your original source? 134 00:06:47,300 --> 00:06:50,300 Because, come on, it's pretty clear that you've had a tip-off. 135 00:06:51,260 --> 00:06:52,780 Am I wrong? 136 00:06:56,100 --> 00:06:57,140 OK. 137 00:06:59,060 --> 00:07:01,660 All the independents took money from the tank, 138 00:07:01,660 --> 00:07:04,980 but only Helena and Alex have been targeted. 139 00:07:06,660 --> 00:07:09,300 The person with the most to gain politically is Damien, 140 00:07:09,300 --> 00:07:09,540 The person with the most to gain but I doubt he'd leave me standing, 141 00:07:09,540 --> 00:07:11,300 but I doubt he'd leave me standing, 142 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:11,540 and you're way too smart but I doubt he'd leave me standing, 143 00:07:11,540 --> 00:07:13,820 and you're way too smart to be used by a politician. 144 00:07:15,860 --> 00:07:18,820 And this has all gone down since the Procurement Bill. 145 00:07:19,780 --> 00:07:21,700 And, you know, the only person I can think of 146 00:07:21,700 --> 00:07:24,940 with an axe this big to grind is Kathleen Sloan. 147 00:07:26,540 --> 00:07:29,780 She openly lobbied against the Bill, she's been publicly critical 148 00:07:29,780 --> 00:07:33,100 that she's been locked out of millions in tenders, 149 00:07:33,100 --> 00:07:33,340 that she's been locked out and she certainly has the means. 150 00:07:33,340 --> 00:07:35,220 and she certainly has the means. 151 00:07:36,380 --> 00:07:39,100 Is that it? I can't answer any of this, Rachel. 152 00:07:39,100 --> 00:07:41,900 Well, meanwhile, Helena hasn't gotten out of bed for two days 153 00:07:41,900 --> 00:07:43,780 and Alex's political career is basically over. 154 00:07:43,780 --> 00:07:46,700 Don't you think you've been played? Oh, fuck off! 155 00:07:47,780 --> 00:07:49,220 Seriously, fuck off! 156 00:07:51,540 --> 00:07:54,260 Why on earth do you want to go back in there? 157 00:07:54,260 --> 00:07:54,500 Why on earth What could you possibly still want? 158 00:07:54,500 --> 00:07:57,100 What could you possibly still want? 159 00:07:58,900 --> 00:08:02,820 Because it isn't Alex and Helena should be stepping down. 160 00:08:02,820 --> 00:08:06,940 Because everything, everything, it just leads back to you. 161 00:08:08,260 --> 00:08:12,100 You know, Nick's dealings with organisations both sides of the law. 162 00:08:12,100 --> 00:08:15,260 You know, funnelling money to give yourself a power base. 163 00:08:15,260 --> 00:08:19,340 You know, why do you think they're not going to come after you? 164 00:08:19,340 --> 00:08:21,060 I didn't vote for the Bill. 165 00:08:22,500 --> 00:08:24,740 I'm not fucking stupid, Rachel. 166 00:08:29,860 --> 00:08:33,460 OK, listen, Marion, you don't have to believe in me. 167 00:08:33,460 --> 00:08:33,700 OK, listen, Marion, But Alex and Helena, 168 00:08:33,700 --> 00:08:35,740 But Alex and Helena, 169 00:08:35,740 --> 00:08:36,820 they are decent people. 170 00:08:36,820 --> 00:08:38,340 Matthew and the Alliance, 171 00:08:38,340 --> 00:08:41,620 we are trying to change things for the better 172 00:08:41,620 --> 00:08:44,140 and there are plenty of people that don't want to see that succeed. 173 00:08:44,140 --> 00:08:46,420 You've just seen the lengths that they'll go to, 174 00:08:46,420 --> 00:08:46,660 You've just seen the lengths so don't let them win. 175 00:08:46,660 --> 00:08:48,220 so don't let them win. 176 00:08:51,220 --> 00:08:53,420 I'll lift my injunction. 177 00:08:54,780 --> 00:08:57,540 If you've got anything that can help them, 178 00:08:57,540 --> 00:09:00,780 or clean up the shit show that's out there, 179 00:09:00,780 --> 00:09:03,020 then I really hope you'll use it. 180 00:09:06,980 --> 00:09:08,620 It's gonna implicate you. 181 00:09:11,700 --> 00:09:13,380 Well, that's your call. 182 00:09:19,740 --> 00:09:22,220 WOMAN: I'll be back to check on you in a couple of hours. 183 00:09:22,220 --> 00:09:23,500 CHARLIE: Thank you. 184 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:27,060 I've always liked Esther. 185 00:09:27,060 --> 00:09:29,300 Nah, Olivia. 186 00:09:29,300 --> 00:09:31,500 Wasn't that an ex-girlfriend? 187 00:09:31,500 --> 00:09:32,540 No. 188 00:09:34,300 --> 00:09:35,820 Better not have been. 189 00:09:37,980 --> 00:09:39,780 Frankie? 190 00:09:39,780 --> 00:09:42,900 Oh, God no. My high school nemesis. 191 00:09:42,900 --> 00:09:44,660 You had a nemesis? 192 00:09:44,660 --> 00:09:48,380 You didn't? Typical. 193 00:09:53,340 --> 00:09:57,820 Elizabeth. Like the Queen. 194 00:09:58,860 --> 00:10:00,220 Keep your mum's tradition going. 195 00:10:01,460 --> 00:10:04,100 Charles. 196 00:10:04,100 --> 00:10:06,340 I regret telling you that story. 197 00:10:08,740 --> 00:10:10,700 (PHONE BUZZES) 198 00:10:13,500 --> 00:10:17,340 Paul again. What's happening? 199 00:10:17,340 --> 00:10:20,060 It's a crisis. 200 00:10:20,060 --> 00:10:22,820 It's Alex, apparently. (PHONE DINGS) 201 00:10:27,100 --> 00:10:28,180 Beautiful girl. 202 00:10:30,820 --> 00:10:32,180 What did Paul want? 203 00:10:34,820 --> 00:10:36,700 He wants me to go back in. 204 00:10:45,060 --> 00:10:47,260 (WHOOSH!) 205 00:10:52,220 --> 00:10:53,780 (CLANK!) 206 00:11:08,780 --> 00:11:11,780 Jesus, Alex. 207 00:11:13,100 --> 00:11:15,060 I thought there was journos. 208 00:11:18,300 --> 00:11:20,500 You OK? 209 00:11:20,500 --> 00:11:23,980 No. I'm not. 210 00:11:23,980 --> 00:11:27,140 Is it the heart? Should we be going to the hospital? 211 00:11:27,140 --> 00:11:29,500 Is there somebody I should be calling, 212 00:11:29,500 --> 00:11:31,500 It's not the heart. It's not the heart. 213 00:11:31,500 --> 00:11:35,260 But you just overturned a 236-year habit of locking kids up. 214 00:11:35,260 --> 00:11:35,500 But you just overturned You should be proud. 215 00:11:35,500 --> 00:11:37,380 You should be proud. 216 00:11:38,860 --> 00:11:40,740 You think I'm done? 217 00:11:41,700 --> 00:11:44,460 That's not what I'm saying. But if it's the end... 218 00:11:44,460 --> 00:11:44,700 That's not what I'm saying. This is not the end. 219 00:11:44,700 --> 00:11:46,260 This is not the end. 220 00:11:47,980 --> 00:11:50,180 Do you think I should give up? 221 00:11:51,740 --> 00:11:55,700 After everything? Let them get away with it? 222 00:11:57,540 --> 00:11:59,020 You know I don't. 223 00:11:59,020 --> 00:12:01,260 Jesus, Joely. 224 00:12:04,140 --> 00:12:06,340 There's so much I have to do. 225 00:12:07,900 --> 00:12:08,940 Yeah. 226 00:12:11,300 --> 00:12:13,620 I know the feeling. 227 00:12:20,380 --> 00:12:22,620 Do you think Rachel might know something? 228 00:13:01,620 --> 00:13:04,020 REPORTER: Damien Bauer has refused to comment 229 00:13:04,020 --> 00:13:04,260 REPORTER: Damien Bauer on the serious rift in his party 230 00:13:04,260 --> 00:13:05,620 on the serious rift in his party 231 00:13:05,620 --> 00:13:05,860 and rumours on the serious rift in his party 232 00:13:05,860 --> 00:13:08,300 and rumours of a looming leadership spill. 233 00:13:08,300 --> 00:13:12,500 Yesterday, several Opposition MPs walked out of the chamber 234 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:12,740 Yesterday, several Opposition MPs during a crucial vote 235 00:13:12,740 --> 00:13:14,020 during a crucial vote 236 00:13:14,020 --> 00:13:16,420 in protest over Mr Bauer's hardline stance 237 00:13:16,420 --> 00:13:19,700 on raising the age of criminal responsibility. 238 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:22,220 The Member for Freeman has proven time and time again 239 00:13:22,220 --> 00:13:24,180 that she's not fit to hold office. 240 00:13:24,180 --> 00:13:24,420 I call on Alex Irving to face up that she's not fit to hold office. 241 00:13:24,420 --> 00:13:27,300 I call on Alex Irving to face up to the Australian public 242 00:13:27,300 --> 00:13:27,540 I call on Alex Irving to face up and answer these questions. 243 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:29,180 and answer these questions. 244 00:13:29,180 --> 00:13:31,980 How much money did she take from organised crime? 245 00:13:31,980 --> 00:13:32,220 How much money did she take How many votes did she sell? 246 00:13:32,220 --> 00:13:33,500 How many votes did she sell? 247 00:13:33,500 --> 00:13:33,740 And how much longer does she intend How many votes did she sell? 248 00:13:33,740 --> 00:13:37,460 And how much longer does she intend to disgrace our Parliament 249 00:13:37,460 --> 00:13:37,700 And how much longer does she intend with her presence? 250 00:13:37,700 --> 00:13:38,460 with her presence? 251 00:13:38,460 --> 00:13:40,460 (PRESS CLAMOUR) 252 00:13:46,700 --> 00:13:48,420 RACHEL: Alex, there you are. 253 00:13:48,420 --> 00:13:51,940 What happened? Marion's been hacked. 254 00:13:51,940 --> 00:13:53,380 That is bullshit. 255 00:13:53,380 --> 00:13:55,260 It's true, just listen. 256 00:13:55,260 --> 00:13:59,140 The original tip-off came from Kathleen Sloan. 257 00:13:59,140 --> 00:14:00,900 Now, she put pressure on Marion's editor 258 00:14:00,900 --> 00:14:03,060 and then when I got the injunction she went nuclear. 259 00:14:03,060 --> 00:14:03,300 and then when I got the injunction Did she ever pressure you? 260 00:14:03,300 --> 00:14:05,540 Did she ever pressure you? 261 00:14:05,540 --> 00:14:07,220 She lobbied me over the Bill. 262 00:14:07,220 --> 00:14:07,460 I told her I was supporting the She lobbied me over the Bill. 263 00:14:07,460 --> 00:14:10,460 I told her I was supporting the legislation. That was the end of it. 264 00:14:10,460 --> 00:14:13,980 Well, obviously not for Kathleen. This is all about the Bill. 265 00:14:13,980 --> 00:14:16,340 Oh, and all that bullshit about organised crime, 266 00:14:16,340 --> 00:14:17,500 it's just Nick's dodgy friends. 267 00:14:17,500 --> 00:14:19,460 Marion said legal had already killed it, 268 00:14:19,460 --> 00:14:22,300 so I would get a lawyer and sue for defo. 269 00:14:22,300 --> 00:14:22,540 so I would get a lawyer And who'll pay for it? 270 00:14:22,540 --> 00:14:23,860 And who'll pay for it? 271 00:14:23,860 --> 00:14:24,100 Maybe then put out a statement, And who'll pay for it? 272 00:14:24,100 --> 00:14:27,740 Maybe then put out a statement, fast. 273 00:14:27,740 --> 00:14:27,980 Maybe then put out a statement, Saying what? That I'm stepping down? 274 00:14:27,980 --> 00:14:29,940 Saying what? That I'm stepping down? 275 00:14:29,940 --> 00:14:32,460 No, you've gotta come out swinging. 276 00:14:34,380 --> 00:14:36,100 What about the Alliance? 277 00:14:38,820 --> 00:14:43,380 I'm sorry, Alex. We have to be above reproach. 278 00:15:02,460 --> 00:15:06,540 Come on Mum, let's go. Come on. 279 00:15:09,700 --> 00:15:12,340 Where are we going? To see Eric. 280 00:15:12,340 --> 00:15:12,580 Where are we going? Who's Eric? 281 00:15:12,580 --> 00:15:13,700 Who's Eric? 282 00:15:24,100 --> 00:15:25,540 How are you feeling? 283 00:15:27,740 --> 00:15:29,980 Kill for a real drink. Yeah. 284 00:15:32,820 --> 00:15:35,100 Think she likes you. 285 00:15:35,100 --> 00:15:36,980 Yeah, I know. 286 00:15:39,540 --> 00:15:42,140 I'm going to teach her every fuckin' swear word I know. 287 00:15:42,140 --> 00:15:43,580 Oi. 288 00:15:45,420 --> 00:15:47,820 Can I hold her? Yeah. 289 00:15:49,460 --> 00:15:51,060 Hey, bubba. 290 00:16:05,300 --> 00:16:06,700 You forget how small they are. 291 00:16:06,700 --> 00:16:08,900 Aunty Faye's gonna love her, eh? 292 00:16:15,580 --> 00:16:17,860 Hey. Hey. 293 00:16:17,860 --> 00:16:19,660 You OK? Yeah. 294 00:16:24,340 --> 00:16:25,380 Hey. 295 00:16:29,260 --> 00:16:31,100 Hey. What do you reckon? 296 00:16:33,540 --> 00:16:36,100 I reckon you're gonna be awesome parents. 297 00:17:05,460 --> 00:17:07,500 Mum, you want a drink? No, I'm good. 298 00:17:11,540 --> 00:17:14,820 Alex! Alex! Yeah, what? 299 00:17:16,340 --> 00:17:18,180 Somebody left this on your desk at the office. 300 00:17:19,700 --> 00:17:22,580 It's got Marion Beaumont written all over it. 301 00:17:58,580 --> 00:18:02,020 Thank you for coming. I'm surprised to see so many of you. 302 00:18:02,020 --> 00:18:04,740 Must be a free feed going on, eh? (LAUGHTER) 303 00:18:04,740 --> 00:18:07,260 Quite a lot of you were here yesterday 304 00:18:07,260 --> 00:18:10,500 when I was unavoidably prevented from answering your questions, 305 00:18:10,500 --> 00:18:12,820 which is why I called you tonight. 306 00:18:12,820 --> 00:18:16,020 I categorically deny the allegations raised 307 00:18:16,020 --> 00:18:16,260 I categorically deny by our friends at AusNews. 308 00:18:16,260 --> 00:18:18,260 by our friends at AusNews. 309 00:18:18,260 --> 00:18:21,260 The truth is, I took campaign money 310 00:18:21,260 --> 00:18:21,500 from a think tank The truth is, I took campaign money 311 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:25,260 from a think tank called Future for Democracy. 312 00:18:25,260 --> 00:18:29,020 It was $20,000. We did our due diligence. 313 00:18:29,020 --> 00:18:29,260 It was $20,000. And we declared it. 314 00:18:29,260 --> 00:18:31,500 And we declared it. 315 00:18:31,500 --> 00:18:35,020 And yes, I voted in favour for the Procurement Bill. 316 00:18:35,020 --> 00:18:38,020 The legislation promised to create regional jobs 317 00:18:38,020 --> 00:18:40,700 and to support sustainable industry 318 00:18:40,700 --> 00:18:43,580 and, yes, I would vote for that again. 319 00:18:43,580 --> 00:18:46,420 I hadn't heard of Earthsong Industries before the vote 320 00:18:46,420 --> 00:18:50,140 and I didn't know that they funded the think tank 321 00:18:50,140 --> 00:18:50,380 and I didn't know that supported my election campaign. 322 00:18:50,380 --> 00:18:52,380 that supported my election campaign. 323 00:18:52,380 --> 00:18:52,620 As Independents, that supported my election campaign. 324 00:18:52,620 --> 00:18:56,180 As Independents, we run for integrity. 325 00:18:56,180 --> 00:18:59,700 You hold us, and we hold ourselves, to a higher standard. 326 00:18:59,700 --> 00:19:03,940 But we need to hold everyone to that same high standard. 327 00:19:05,260 --> 00:19:11,020 Do you know who else took money directly from Earthsong Industries? 328 00:19:11,020 --> 00:19:11,260 Do you know who else took money Paul Murphy and his party. 329 00:19:11,260 --> 00:19:13,300 Paul Murphy and his party. 330 00:19:13,300 --> 00:19:16,620 They took money and they took meetings. 331 00:19:16,620 --> 00:19:20,260 Damien Bauer and his party, they took money and they took meetings. 332 00:19:20,260 --> 00:19:20,540 And you're not all camped outside their house Damien Bauer and his party, they took money and they took meetings. 333 00:19:20,540 --> 00:19:22,180 And you're not all camped outside their house 334 00:19:22,180 --> 00:19:24,700 because you know how the system works. 335 00:19:24,700 --> 00:19:30,380 It's not about one company. It's about coal and fossil fuel. 336 00:19:30,380 --> 00:19:33,500 Gambling. Sugar. Tech, transport. 337 00:19:33,500 --> 00:19:35,460 Money buys influence. 338 00:19:35,460 --> 00:19:37,860 Money determines policy, 339 00:19:37,860 --> 00:19:41,620 while the voters at home, they have no idea. 340 00:19:48,500 --> 00:19:53,620 And you lot, you lot run on outrage and clickbait. 341 00:19:53,620 --> 00:19:53,860 And you lot, you lot You beat up on organised crime 342 00:19:53,860 --> 00:19:55,780 You beat up on organised crime 343 00:19:55,780 --> 00:19:56,020 and you turned a blind eye You beat up on organised crime 344 00:19:56,020 --> 00:19:58,260 and you turned a blind eye to the lobby racket. 345 00:19:58,260 --> 00:20:02,460 So, why don't you start reporting on that? 346 00:20:02,460 --> 00:20:06,500 This place will never work for the people, 347 00:20:06,500 --> 00:20:09,860 while private interests are at play. 348 00:20:09,860 --> 00:20:13,940 And I'm bloody sick of it. And I can't fix this by myself. 349 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:17,940 (ALL CLAMOUR) 350 00:20:17,940 --> 00:20:18,180 Ms Irving? (ALL CLAMOUR) 351 00:20:18,180 --> 00:20:20,420 Ms Irving? No, no! 352 00:20:22,580 --> 00:20:24,820 Ms Irving? 353 00:20:24,820 --> 00:20:25,060 REPORTER: It appears Alex Irving has Ms Irving? 354 00:20:25,060 --> 00:20:27,300 REPORTER: It appears Alex Irving has collapsed here at Parliament House. 355 00:20:27,300 --> 00:20:27,540 REPORTER: It appears Alex Irving has Alex. 356 00:20:27,540 --> 00:20:29,140 Alex. 357 00:20:31,540 --> 00:20:32,860 Alex! 358 00:21:45,540 --> 00:21:48,420 Sweetheart, are you OK? 359 00:21:49,660 --> 00:21:52,900 No. I'm not. You had a heart attack. 360 00:21:54,140 --> 00:21:55,420 When was this? 361 00:21:57,020 --> 00:21:59,020 When we were in Winton. 362 00:21:59,020 --> 00:22:00,900 Why didn't I know anything about it? 363 00:22:02,620 --> 00:22:04,340 You had an operation. 364 00:22:04,340 --> 00:22:07,300 It was just a simple... Don't fucking lie to me. 365 00:22:08,780 --> 00:22:12,020 You didn't tell me. You said you were fine. 366 00:22:12,020 --> 00:22:14,580 And got all shitty when I asked you about it. 367 00:22:14,580 --> 00:22:17,780 And I only find out when you collapsed on TV? 368 00:22:17,780 --> 00:22:19,700 I'm really sorry. 369 00:22:19,700 --> 00:22:23,020 You have to do all kinds of stuff to get shit through Parliament. 370 00:22:23,020 --> 00:22:26,180 Lie, cheat, whatever. No, that's not... 371 00:22:26,180 --> 00:22:26,420 Lie, cheat, whatever. But don't lie to me. Don't pretend. 372 00:22:26,420 --> 00:22:29,580 But don't lie to me. Don't pretend. 373 00:22:29,580 --> 00:22:31,540 It's not fair. 374 00:22:37,500 --> 00:22:38,980 I'm sorry. 375 00:22:51,580 --> 00:22:55,660 One of my teachers was going to call you yesterday. 376 00:22:55,660 --> 00:22:55,900 One of my teachers I got accepted for an exchange. 377 00:22:55,900 --> 00:22:57,900 I got accepted for an exchange. 378 00:23:00,300 --> 00:23:01,300 What? 379 00:23:01,300 --> 00:23:04,620 Apparently you don't have to go to all your classes. 380 00:23:06,500 --> 00:23:10,460 Yeah, OK. Where? 381 00:23:12,420 --> 00:23:14,740 Iceland. Iceland? 382 00:23:22,780 --> 00:23:25,220 You really want to do this? 383 00:23:26,900 --> 00:23:28,820 Yeah, I do. 384 00:23:30,220 --> 00:23:32,740 But are you going to be alright? 385 00:23:32,740 --> 00:23:34,380 Look, I'll worry about you. 386 00:23:34,380 --> 00:23:38,180 No. I mean with all this. Are you going to be alright? 387 00:23:39,420 --> 00:23:42,340 You can't keep lying to me, yeah? 388 00:23:42,340 --> 00:23:45,980 Otherwise I won't go. And I want to. 389 00:23:47,900 --> 00:23:50,380 I promise. 390 00:23:52,740 --> 00:23:54,740 I reckon I need to do this. 391 00:23:57,740 --> 00:24:00,460 I reckon you do too. 392 00:24:03,700 --> 00:24:06,900 I'm so proud of you, bub. 393 00:24:15,300 --> 00:24:18,580 Tonight, I sit down with investigative journalist 394 00:24:18,580 --> 00:24:21,780 Marion Beaumont, whose reporting into dark money 395 00:24:21,780 --> 00:24:24,940 has lifted the lid on government corruption. 396 00:24:24,940 --> 00:24:29,220 So, I've been working on these political finance stories for years. 397 00:24:29,220 --> 00:24:30,700 There is so much money at play 398 00:24:30,700 --> 00:24:33,580 and there is so little appetite to address it. 399 00:24:33,580 --> 00:24:36,100 Alex Irving appears to have started the conversation. 400 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:39,700 In your opinion, do these Independents have a case to answer? 401 00:24:39,700 --> 00:24:43,100 Well, I think it's a case study in vulnerability. 402 00:24:43,100 --> 00:24:45,260 State capture, it's a systemic problem. 403 00:24:45,260 --> 00:24:45,500 State capture, It's a whole of government problem. 404 00:24:45,500 --> 00:24:47,380 It's a whole of government problem. 405 00:24:47,380 --> 00:24:47,620 I mean, It's a whole of government problem. 406 00:24:47,620 --> 00:24:50,420 I mean, that's what Alex Irving was saying. 407 00:24:50,420 --> 00:24:50,660 I mean, Everything about our system, 408 00:24:50,660 --> 00:24:52,700 Everything about our system, 409 00:24:52,700 --> 00:24:55,180 from the rules on political donations and campaigns, 410 00:24:55,180 --> 00:24:59,700 to the laws on lobbying, the protocols on influence. 411 00:24:59,700 --> 00:25:02,220 Everything suits, just the way it has been. 412 00:25:02,220 --> 00:25:06,380 It suits the major parties, and it suits big business, 413 00:25:06,380 --> 00:25:09,820 it suits the unions, it suits vested interests, 414 00:25:09,820 --> 00:25:13,300 and old money, and new money, and influence. 415 00:25:13,300 --> 00:25:13,540 and old money, and new money, And, yes, it suits organised crime. 416 00:25:13,540 --> 00:25:16,020 And, yes, it suits organised crime. 417 00:25:16,020 --> 00:25:21,140 To look at what this means, it's a credible threat to democracy. 418 00:25:21,140 --> 00:25:23,660 There are checks and balances. Yeah, yeah. 419 00:25:23,660 --> 00:25:26,860 But they're a little bit weak, which is probably by design. 420 00:25:26,860 --> 00:25:32,380 See, dark money, it washes through institutions, think tanks, 421 00:25:32,380 --> 00:25:35,860 blind trusts, to politicians with no accountability. 422 00:25:35,860 --> 00:25:39,260 The only time it gets into the public consciousness 423 00:25:39,260 --> 00:25:40,740 is when there's a political point to score 424 00:25:40,740 --> 00:25:44,100 and we in the media, we just fail to ask the right questions, 425 00:25:44,100 --> 00:25:45,380 so the system grinds on. 426 00:25:45,380 --> 00:25:47,060 That's quite a position statement. 427 00:25:47,060 --> 00:25:50,020 Well, Marcia, am I wrong? 428 00:25:50,980 --> 00:25:55,860 OK, moving on. We have a new federal Anti-Corruption Commission. 429 00:25:55,860 --> 00:25:59,540 You must have a few ideas about which politicians 430 00:25:59,540 --> 00:26:02,500 might be in their sights... Oh, come on. 431 00:26:02,500 --> 00:26:07,540 This... Look I think this is bigger than just one person. 432 00:26:07,540 --> 00:26:09,860 You've just got to stop making the same mistake 433 00:26:09,860 --> 00:26:10,100 You've just got to stop making and focus on systemic solutions. 434 00:26:10,100 --> 00:26:12,420 and focus on systemic solutions. 435 00:26:21,300 --> 00:26:22,740 What did they say about me? 436 00:26:22,740 --> 00:26:27,460 An uncontainable force for reform and an unmissable soap opera 437 00:26:27,460 --> 00:26:32,020 all combined in one five-foot package of justifiable rage... 438 00:26:32,020 --> 00:26:33,260 I'm five foot four. 439 00:26:33,260 --> 00:26:35,380 ..who could probably shoot someone on Pitt Street 440 00:26:35,380 --> 00:26:35,620 ..who could probably shoot someone and get away with it right now. 441 00:26:35,620 --> 00:26:37,220 and get away with it right now. 442 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:41,700 Turns out all that we needed to make you be loved by everyone 443 00:26:41,700 --> 00:26:41,940 Turns out all that we needed was have you collapse on live TV. 444 00:26:41,940 --> 00:26:43,500 was have you collapse on live TV. 445 00:26:43,500 --> 00:26:44,700 Everyone? 446 00:26:45,980 --> 00:26:48,300 Well, not AusNews, but that's almost a compliment. 447 00:26:48,300 --> 00:26:51,620 Yeah, well, that's in their job description. 448 00:26:51,620 --> 00:26:52,860 Any word from Rachel? 449 00:26:55,060 --> 00:26:56,660 She asked me to stand. 450 00:27:00,500 --> 00:27:04,340 For the Independent Alliance in the next election. For Noonan. 451 00:27:05,820 --> 00:27:09,620 That's next to Freeman. I've got family there. 452 00:27:11,780 --> 00:27:14,300 Well, she's addressing the diversity issue. 453 00:27:14,300 --> 00:27:14,540 Well, she's addressing Thanks. 454 00:27:14,540 --> 00:27:16,180 Thanks. 455 00:27:17,620 --> 00:27:21,420 I was the diversity hire too. When was this? 456 00:27:21,420 --> 00:27:21,660 I was the diversity hire too. Like, a couple of weeks ago. 457 00:27:21,660 --> 00:27:23,500 Like, a couple of weeks ago. 458 00:27:23,500 --> 00:27:23,740 And obviously I said no, Like, a couple of weeks ago. 459 00:27:23,740 --> 00:27:28,020 And obviously I said no, but I've been wondering. 460 00:27:29,940 --> 00:27:32,140 You didn't tell me. 461 00:27:32,140 --> 00:27:35,940 I didn't think there was any possibility. 462 00:27:35,940 --> 00:27:37,220 Do you want to stand? 463 00:27:40,660 --> 00:27:44,540 What do you think? 464 00:27:46,180 --> 00:27:48,140 I think I want to. 465 00:27:49,260 --> 00:27:50,700 Then you should. 466 00:27:52,860 --> 00:27:57,100 Yeah. Alright. I'm gonna go chat to the nurses. 467 00:27:57,100 --> 00:28:01,380 And figure out when you're ready to be released back out into the wild. 468 00:28:01,380 --> 00:28:02,820 You do that. 469 00:28:02,820 --> 00:28:04,740 Cool. 470 00:28:31,980 --> 00:28:37,100 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) 471 00:28:51,300 --> 00:28:54,900 Mr Bauer. Mr Bauer! Mr Bauer! 472 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:56,340 You've called for Alex Irving's resignation 473 00:28:56,340 --> 00:28:58,860 for accepting campaign donations from Earthsong Industries. 474 00:28:58,860 --> 00:29:00,340 Did you receive any funds yourself? 475 00:29:00,340 --> 00:29:03,300 We've complied with all campaign donation requirements. 476 00:29:03,300 --> 00:29:04,500 That's not the question. Did you receive... 477 00:29:04,500 --> 00:29:08,220 And we will release that information, when required, next year. 478 00:29:08,220 --> 00:29:11,180 Should campaign donations be declared in real time? 479 00:29:11,180 --> 00:29:13,060 We're not the government here, Virginia. 480 00:29:13,060 --> 00:29:13,300 We're not the government here, Are you still the leader? 481 00:29:13,300 --> 00:29:15,540 Are you still the leader? 482 00:29:15,540 --> 00:29:17,180 These so-called Independents 483 00:29:17,180 --> 00:29:20,020 are just well-heeled city elites having a sook. 484 00:29:20,020 --> 00:29:22,980 We're focused on the forgotten people, in the outer suburbs, 485 00:29:22,980 --> 00:29:25,660 where our kind of Australians are doing it tough. 486 00:29:25,660 --> 00:29:25,900 where our kind of Australians Mr Bauer! 487 00:29:25,900 --> 00:29:26,700 Mr Bauer! 488 00:29:28,740 --> 00:29:32,300 I can't believe you haven't given her a name yet. 489 00:29:32,300 --> 00:29:32,540 I can't believe you haven't Yeah, we've got six months. 490 00:29:32,540 --> 00:29:34,380 Yeah, we've got six months. 491 00:29:34,380 --> 00:29:37,380 So, what, she's going to be called 'the baby' for six months? 492 00:29:37,380 --> 00:29:39,900 I've been calling her Eric. She's not Eric. 493 00:29:53,260 --> 00:29:55,020 What's this? 494 00:29:55,020 --> 00:29:57,460 We're heading back to Winton. 495 00:29:57,460 --> 00:29:59,980 Me, Dee, the bub. Eric? 496 00:29:59,980 --> 00:30:04,140 Shut up. But we'll only go if you're alright. 497 00:30:04,140 --> 00:30:09,220 Yeah, no, no, I'm alright. But Winton? 498 00:30:09,220 --> 00:30:09,460 Yeah, no, no, I'm alright. A lot of aunties there. 499 00:30:09,460 --> 00:30:11,700 A lot of aunties there. 500 00:30:12,700 --> 00:30:14,460 And I want to go home. 501 00:30:16,140 --> 00:30:17,620 When are you back? 502 00:30:17,620 --> 00:30:20,980 Not sure. Dee's looking at postings after that. 503 00:30:20,980 --> 00:30:24,100 Where to? She's been offered New York. 504 00:30:24,100 --> 00:30:24,340 Where to? What about you? 505 00:30:24,340 --> 00:30:25,940 What about you? 506 00:30:27,500 --> 00:30:30,500 You know, I always thought it was me in politics. 507 00:30:30,500 --> 00:30:30,740 You know, I always thought Turns out it's you. 508 00:30:30,740 --> 00:30:31,860 Turns out it's you. 509 00:30:34,980 --> 00:30:39,300 I just want some time away from it. From everything. 510 00:30:39,300 --> 00:30:40,940 From me. 511 00:30:48,500 --> 00:30:49,820 I'm sorry. 512 00:30:56,780 --> 00:30:58,340 You good? 513 00:30:58,340 --> 00:31:00,380 I'm good. 514 00:31:00,380 --> 00:31:02,540 You? Yeah. 515 00:31:06,740 --> 00:31:10,100 Well, why don't you both head off? I'll have a lie down. 516 00:31:10,100 --> 00:31:14,580 I'm feeling a bit tired, eh? I'm fine. 517 00:31:14,580 --> 00:31:16,460 You sure? Yes. 518 00:31:17,740 --> 00:31:18,780 OK. 519 00:31:24,540 --> 00:31:26,260 Thank you. 520 00:31:30,460 --> 00:31:32,100 Yeah, she's not Eric, alright? 521 00:31:32,100 --> 00:31:33,740 Yeah, we'll see. 522 00:32:03,220 --> 00:32:05,460 You're moving slowly, Alex. I'm improving. 523 00:32:08,300 --> 00:32:10,780 You sure you're well enough to be here on your own? 524 00:32:10,780 --> 00:32:11,020 You sure you're well enough That assistant of yours? 525 00:32:11,020 --> 00:32:13,820 That assistant of yours? 526 00:32:13,820 --> 00:32:17,180 She has her own life now. And I'm fine. 527 00:32:17,180 --> 00:32:19,740 I was interested to get your call. 528 00:32:19,740 --> 00:32:22,300 You're talking about a lot of money. 529 00:32:22,300 --> 00:32:24,780 You said you wanted to make a difference. 530 00:32:24,780 --> 00:32:28,700 Well, there's the issue of the recent Procurement Legislation. 531 00:32:28,700 --> 00:32:31,260 I'm not going to change my mind on that. 532 00:32:31,260 --> 00:32:34,660 Appoint an independent board and you'll be eligible to tender. 533 00:32:34,660 --> 00:32:38,820 The monopoly on media ownership needs to be broken up. 534 00:32:38,820 --> 00:32:40,260 There's no way of getting anything done around here 535 00:32:40,260 --> 00:32:42,460 while the current owners are in power. 536 00:32:42,460 --> 00:32:42,700 while the current owners I'm guessing you'd be looking to buy. 537 00:32:42,700 --> 00:32:45,860 I'm guessing you'd be looking to buy. 538 00:32:45,860 --> 00:32:48,740 This was the point Rachel declined. 539 00:32:48,740 --> 00:32:51,020 I'm not Rachel. 540 00:32:53,340 --> 00:32:56,260 I know you tipped off Marion Beaumont to investigate me. 541 00:32:57,940 --> 00:32:59,700 I also know you hacked her account. 542 00:33:00,900 --> 00:33:03,900 And I know that you gave that information to a media organisation 543 00:33:03,900 --> 00:33:06,980 that has spent the last two and a half years destroying me. 544 00:33:08,180 --> 00:33:11,300 These things leave a trail, Kathleen. 545 00:33:11,300 --> 00:33:12,740 And if that got out, 546 00:33:12,740 --> 00:33:16,380 you'd never be able to hold a major media licence. 547 00:33:21,140 --> 00:33:23,660 So, why come to me? 548 00:33:30,620 --> 00:33:34,980 JOELY: You sure about today? Yep. 549 00:33:42,180 --> 00:33:46,860 You know, I will stand in Noonan. I made some calls. 550 00:33:46,860 --> 00:33:51,180 Reckon I could win it. That is if you'll have me. 551 00:33:52,420 --> 00:33:55,060 Of course. Yeah. 552 00:33:56,220 --> 00:33:59,140 And I reckon one day, might even take your job. 553 00:34:00,580 --> 00:34:03,020 Somebody's gotta keep you in line. 554 00:34:05,700 --> 00:34:07,660 That's exactly what I'd do. 555 00:34:20,860 --> 00:34:24,300 Right. Some of you have been asking some questions. 556 00:34:24,300 --> 00:34:28,060 Like, "What do we do now that the Opposition barely has enough members 557 00:34:28,060 --> 00:34:29,100 "to field a cricket team?" 558 00:34:29,100 --> 00:34:30,820 Or, "Will there be an election soon?" 559 00:34:30,820 --> 00:34:34,860 Is that a reasonable summary of the shit you've been asking me? 560 00:34:34,860 --> 00:34:39,100 Yeah? Alright. Well, this might clear a few things up. 561 00:34:39,100 --> 00:34:40,540 Boss. 562 00:34:41,660 --> 00:34:44,980 Right, this is the state of play. 563 00:34:44,980 --> 00:34:45,220 Rachel Anderson's new party Right, this is the state of play. 564 00:34:45,220 --> 00:34:50,620 Rachel Anderson's new party is going to save Australian politics. 565 00:34:50,620 --> 00:34:52,500 It's going to change the way we live our lives. 566 00:34:52,500 --> 00:34:55,540 It's also going to make no difference at all. 567 00:34:55,540 --> 00:34:58,620 This new so-called Independent Alliance of hers, 568 00:34:58,620 --> 00:35:01,420 it's not a political party, they're a brand, 569 00:35:01,420 --> 00:35:04,580 a focus group in search of the next buzzword. 570 00:35:04,580 --> 00:35:07,540 A pack of grifters in search of the next rort. 571 00:35:07,540 --> 00:35:09,780 Every time they talk about grassroots, 572 00:35:09,780 --> 00:35:12,060 we accuse them of having no policies. 573 00:35:12,060 --> 00:35:14,620 Every time they talk about consultation, 574 00:35:14,620 --> 00:35:14,860 Every time we talk about elites and NIMBYs. 575 00:35:14,860 --> 00:35:17,100 we talk about elites and NIMBYs. 576 00:35:17,100 --> 00:35:18,660 So, I want you focused. 577 00:35:18,660 --> 00:35:22,060 Because Rachel Anderson and her Independents, 578 00:35:22,060 --> 00:35:22,300 Because Rachel Anderson well, they're the Opposition now. 579 00:35:22,300 --> 00:35:24,100 well, they're the Opposition now. 580 00:35:24,100 --> 00:35:24,340 They're the ones we're fighting, well, they're the Opposition now. 581 00:35:24,340 --> 00:35:28,260 They're the ones we're fighting, and by God we're going to fight. 582 00:35:28,260 --> 00:35:30,780 Alright. Get back to work and lift your fucking games. 583 00:35:36,020 --> 00:35:39,460 Hey. Have we heard from Charlie? 584 00:35:53,900 --> 00:35:57,060 # Well, the drums rolled off in my forehead 585 00:35:57,060 --> 00:35:57,300 # Well, the drums rolled off # And the guns went off in my chest 586 00:35:57,300 --> 00:36:00,260 # And the guns went off in my chest 587 00:36:00,260 --> 00:36:00,500 # Remember carrying the baby # And the guns went off in my chest 588 00:36:00,500 --> 00:36:02,780 # Remember carrying the baby just for you 589 00:36:02,780 --> 00:36:03,020 # Remember carrying the baby # Crying in the wilderness 590 00:36:03,020 --> 00:36:05,780 # Crying in the wilderness 591 00:36:05,780 --> 00:36:08,780 # I lost track of my friends, I lost my kin 592 00:36:08,780 --> 00:36:12,300 # I cut them off at the limbs 593 00:36:12,300 --> 00:36:15,660 # I drove out over the flatland 594 00:36:15,660 --> 00:36:18,580 # Hunting down you and him 595 00:36:18,580 --> 00:36:21,140 # The sky was big and empty 596 00:36:21,140 --> 00:36:23,940 # My chest filled to explode 597 00:36:23,940 --> 00:36:27,860 # I yelled my insides out at the sun 598 00:36:27,860 --> 00:36:30,260 # At the wide open road 599 00:36:30,260 --> 00:36:33,260 # It's a wide open road 600 00:36:33,260 --> 00:36:38,060 # It's a wide open road... # 601 00:36:39,260 --> 00:36:42,540 You grew up out here. Yep. 602 00:36:42,540 --> 00:36:42,780 You grew up out here. # So how do you think it feels... # 603 00:36:42,780 --> 00:36:45,180 # So how do you think it feels... # 604 00:36:45,180 --> 00:36:46,540 That explains a lot. 605 00:36:46,540 --> 00:36:47,940 # Sleeping by yourself 606 00:36:47,940 --> 00:36:48,180 # When the one you love, # Sleeping by yourself 607 00:36:48,180 --> 00:36:51,900 # When the one you love, the one you love 608 00:36:51,900 --> 00:36:52,140 # When the one you love, # Is with someone else 609 00:36:52,140 --> 00:36:54,460 # Is with someone else 610 00:36:54,460 --> 00:36:57,580 # It's a wide open road 611 00:36:57,580 --> 00:37:00,060 # It's a wide open road... # 612 00:37:03,140 --> 00:37:05,340 Oh, my God! 613 00:37:06,500 --> 00:37:09,060 # So how do you think it feels 614 00:37:09,060 --> 00:37:12,740 # Sleeping by yourself 615 00:37:12,740 --> 00:37:15,220 # When the one you love, the one you love 616 00:37:15,220 --> 00:37:19,140 # Is with someone else... # 617 00:37:21,700 --> 00:37:23,620 Where's the baby? Yep, coming. 618 00:37:24,860 --> 00:37:27,780 # I reach out just to touch you 619 00:37:27,780 --> 00:37:31,100 # Then I realise 620 00:37:31,100 --> 00:37:45,540 # It's a wide open road 621 00:37:45,540 --> 00:37:49,620 # And now you can go any place 622 00:37:49,620 --> 00:37:52,460 # That you wanna go. # 623 00:37:54,340 --> 00:37:55,660 Shall we go through the running order? 624 00:37:55,660 --> 00:37:57,820 We're expected in the courtyard in a few minutes. 625 00:37:57,820 --> 00:37:59,940 The press are already there. Great. 626 00:37:59,940 --> 00:38:02,300 Alright, so Matthew, you will start as discussed 627 00:38:02,300 --> 00:38:05,340 and I'm sure I don't need to remind you of the big picture, 628 00:38:05,340 --> 00:38:05,580 and I'm sure I don't need to but this is an historic moment. 629 00:38:05,580 --> 00:38:07,060 but this is an historic moment. 630 00:38:07,060 --> 00:38:07,300 We do have to keep it brief. but this is an historic moment. 631 00:38:07,300 --> 00:38:09,540 We do have to keep it brief. Yes, of course. 632 00:38:09,540 --> 00:38:11,300 And then you hand over to Rachel. 633 00:38:11,300 --> 00:38:13,820 Right, I will acknowledge your courage, 634 00:38:13,820 --> 00:38:14,060 Right, I will acknowledge announce the name of the Alliance, 635 00:38:14,060 --> 00:38:16,220 announce the name of the Alliance, 636 00:38:16,220 --> 00:38:17,020 and make a short... 637 00:38:17,020 --> 00:38:18,300 ..statement of values, Hi, everyone. 638 00:38:18,300 --> 00:38:21,020 It's good to see you all. Alex. 639 00:38:21,980 --> 00:38:26,260 I want to thank you all for voting to support those amendments, 640 00:38:26,260 --> 00:38:26,500 I want to thank you all for voting or abstaining from voting. 641 00:38:26,500 --> 00:38:28,460 or abstaining from voting. 642 00:38:28,460 --> 00:38:28,700 What you've done or abstaining from voting. 643 00:38:28,700 --> 00:38:32,500 What you've done has changed everything. 644 00:38:32,500 --> 00:38:32,740 What you've done But this is just the start. 645 00:38:32,740 --> 00:38:34,980 But this is just the start. 646 00:38:34,980 --> 00:38:36,260 Well, I think I speak for everyone 647 00:38:36,260 --> 00:38:36,500 saying that it's good Well, I think I speak for everyone 648 00:38:36,500 --> 00:38:38,980 saying that it's good to see you on your feet, 649 00:38:38,980 --> 00:38:39,220 saying that it's good but this isn't a great moment. 650 00:38:39,220 --> 00:38:41,100 but this isn't a great moment. 651 00:38:41,100 --> 00:38:42,860 I think it is. 652 00:38:44,220 --> 00:38:46,900 I really appreciated your messages of support, 653 00:38:46,900 --> 00:38:47,140 I really appreciated and it meant a lot. 654 00:38:47,140 --> 00:38:48,260 and it meant a lot. 655 00:38:48,260 --> 00:38:52,820 So, I'm here to accept the offer alongside you in this Alliance. 656 00:38:54,460 --> 00:38:57,940 Alex. You offered, Rachel. 657 00:38:57,940 --> 00:38:58,180 Alex. I'm recovered. I've cleared my name. 658 00:38:58,180 --> 00:39:01,820 I'm recovered. I've cleared my name. 659 00:39:01,820 --> 00:39:03,940 And I'm here to accept that offer. 660 00:39:03,940 --> 00:39:06,140 This is a formal meeting, Alex. 661 00:39:06,140 --> 00:39:10,660 And I've canvassed opinion. Unless you've changed your mind. 662 00:39:14,300 --> 00:39:17,620 No. The offer has always stood. 663 00:39:19,140 --> 00:39:21,580 Thank you, but not always. 664 00:39:24,780 --> 00:39:28,380 Right. So, as you were saying... 665 00:39:28,380 --> 00:39:30,460 So, the website goes live during the press conference. 666 00:39:30,460 --> 00:39:34,180 We won't take questions immediately after, 667 00:39:34,180 --> 00:39:37,620 but of course you are all free to talk to whoever you like. 668 00:39:37,620 --> 00:39:37,860 but of course you are all free (CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 669 00:39:37,860 --> 00:39:41,180 (CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 670 00:40:02,100 --> 00:40:06,700 (CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 671 00:40:52,220 --> 00:40:56,020 Ladies and gentlemen, today's an important day for me. 672 00:40:56,020 --> 00:41:00,220 But that personal importance pales into insignificance 673 00:41:00,220 --> 00:41:02,180 before the responsibility I feel. 674 00:41:02,180 --> 00:41:05,060 I've walked away from a party where I've found a home. 675 00:41:05,060 --> 00:41:08,060 My colleagues behind me have done the same. 676 00:41:08,060 --> 00:41:10,580 We've done this because representing our electorates 677 00:41:10,580 --> 00:41:13,700 takes precedence over serving party interests. 678 00:41:13,700 --> 00:41:16,700 And if the party is out of step with the country, 679 00:41:16,700 --> 00:41:18,940 if it's answerable to vested interests 680 00:41:18,940 --> 00:41:21,220 and not the people that it's supposed to represent, 681 00:41:21,220 --> 00:41:21,460 and not the people then it's up to us to act. 682 00:41:21,460 --> 00:41:23,980 then it's up to us to act. 683 00:41:23,980 --> 00:41:29,620 This alliance of Independents is ready to face the next election. 684 00:41:29,620 --> 00:41:35,180 We are ready to fight whenever Paul Murphy calls it, and we are united. 685 00:41:35,180 --> 00:41:39,780 United under the leadership of Alex Irving. 686 00:41:42,460 --> 00:41:44,380 Thank you, Matthew. 687 00:41:44,380 --> 00:41:44,620 I would like to thank my great friend Thank you, Matthew. 688 00:41:44,620 --> 00:41:50,060 I would like to thank my great friend and ally, Rachel Anderson, 689 00:41:50,060 --> 00:41:53,780 because none of this would be possible without her. 690 00:41:53,780 --> 00:41:57,500 She led this country. She bled for it. 691 00:41:57,500 --> 00:42:01,300 She faced down the misogyny and abuse of her opponents. 692 00:42:01,300 --> 00:42:02,500 She has prevailed. 693 00:42:02,500 --> 00:42:05,500 But so much service has taken its toll 694 00:42:05,500 --> 00:42:05,740 But so much service and a great leader, a great ally, 695 00:42:05,740 --> 00:42:07,420 and a great leader, a great ally, 696 00:42:07,420 --> 00:42:07,660 knows when it's time and a great leader, a great ally, 697 00:42:07,660 --> 00:42:10,620 knows when it's time to pass the baton. 698 00:42:13,420 --> 00:42:16,620 And I pay tribute to her. 699 00:42:16,620 --> 00:42:18,260 Thank you, Rachel. 700 00:42:20,540 --> 00:42:23,660 And welcome to the future of Australian democracy. 701 00:42:29,780 --> 00:42:33,180 I will let my colleague, Matthew Kohli, answer questions. Thank you. 702 00:42:34,460 --> 00:42:37,340 OK, I'm sure you have a lot to ask. What the fuck happened there? 703 00:42:37,340 --> 00:42:39,660 Alright, just calm down. Let's strategise. 704 00:42:39,660 --> 00:42:41,980 I only spoke to her 20 minutes... We've got to throw her under the bus. 705 00:42:41,980 --> 00:42:42,220 I only spoke to her 20 minutes... Absolutely under the bus. 706 00:42:42,220 --> 00:42:43,140 Absolutely under the bus. 707 00:42:43,140 --> 00:42:43,380 OK, she's coming. Absolutely under the bus. 708 00:42:43,380 --> 00:42:44,780 OK, she's coming. Just give me five. 709 00:42:44,780 --> 00:42:47,500 Keep your cool, OK? Alright. 710 00:42:48,820 --> 00:42:51,020 What the hell was that? 711 00:42:51,020 --> 00:42:51,260 I'm stabbing you in the front. What the hell was that? 712 00:42:51,260 --> 00:42:52,740 I'm stabbing you in the front. Really? 713 00:42:52,740 --> 00:42:54,740 Because if you think that little stunt of yours 714 00:42:54,740 --> 00:42:57,860 is going to shove me into a... You've had power for too long. 715 00:42:57,860 --> 00:42:59,460 You've made too many compromises. 716 00:42:59,460 --> 00:43:00,820 You can't lead the party. 717 00:43:00,820 --> 00:43:03,460 Yeah? What makes you think you can? 718 00:43:03,460 --> 00:43:06,340 Because I'm not at risk of prosecution. 719 00:43:08,260 --> 00:43:10,900 Because I've secured $20 million in funding from Kathleen Sloan 720 00:43:10,900 --> 00:43:11,140 Because I've secured $20 million to bankroll the Alliance. 721 00:43:11,140 --> 00:43:12,980 to bankroll the Alliance. 722 00:43:12,980 --> 00:43:14,780 And because I have the numbers. 723 00:43:14,780 --> 00:43:18,340 Your friend, Marion Beaumont, 724 00:43:18,340 --> 00:43:20,060 gave me every file she had. 725 00:43:20,060 --> 00:43:23,660 You've been referred to the Anti-Corruption Commission. 726 00:43:23,660 --> 00:43:25,300 That's bullshit. They've got nothing. 727 00:43:25,300 --> 00:43:29,060 You said it yourself. We have to be above reproach, and you're not. 728 00:43:29,060 --> 00:43:29,300 You said it yourself. We have to be I'm doing you a favour, Rachel. 729 00:43:29,300 --> 00:43:32,500 I'm doing you a favour, Rachel. 730 00:43:32,500 --> 00:43:34,380 You're out of your mind. 731 00:43:37,260 --> 00:43:39,460 Take the favour. 732 00:43:53,980 --> 00:43:57,460 # I got one thing, honey Yeah, one thing, honey 733 00:43:57,460 --> 00:43:57,700 # I got one thing, honey # Yeah, one thing on my mind 734 00:43:57,700 --> 00:44:00,460 # Yeah, one thing on my mind 735 00:44:00,460 --> 00:44:03,900 # Two young bodies, yeah Two warm bodies 736 00:44:03,900 --> 00:44:06,620 # And the fingers entwined 737 00:44:06,620 --> 00:44:09,660 # With you next to me 738 00:44:09,660 --> 00:44:13,340 # We can set this world alight 739 00:44:13,340 --> 00:44:16,700 # Here comes destiny 740 00:44:16,700 --> 00:44:19,580 # She gonna set this night on fire 741 00:44:19,580 --> 00:44:22,540 # I got one thing, honey, Yeah, one thing, honey 742 00:44:22,540 --> 00:44:22,780 # I got one thing, honey, # Yeah, one thing on my mind 743 00:44:22,780 --> 00:44:26,580 # Yeah, one thing on my mind 744 00:44:26,580 --> 00:44:28,820 # You, me and destiny 745 00:44:28,820 --> 00:44:32,380 # We're gonna set this night on fire... # 746 00:44:34,540 --> 00:44:35,500 I'm sorry. 747 00:44:36,700 --> 00:44:38,980 Yeah, me too. 748 00:44:42,980 --> 00:44:47,340 What's your next move? I don't know. 749 00:44:48,340 --> 00:44:51,260 I think maybe it's time I got a life. 750 00:46:17,100 --> 00:46:24,380 I wanted to talk to you in my traditional language, but I can't. 751 00:46:27,740 --> 00:46:32,700 Those words were taken from my mum when she was a child. 752 00:46:32,700 --> 00:46:38,700 So, the only language I know is your language. 753 00:46:43,820 --> 00:46:47,460 I wanted my mum to be here. 754 00:46:49,220 --> 00:46:51,420 To see all this. 755 00:46:53,940 --> 00:46:55,580 But she's not. 756 00:46:57,420 --> 00:47:02,260 She died, waiting for proper health-care, 757 00:47:02,260 --> 00:47:06,140 while the party in government had a leadership spill. 758 00:47:21,300 --> 00:47:24,460 You really don't want us to be here, do you? 759 00:47:28,660 --> 00:47:34,740 I was dropped into the Senate by a woman who thought she could use me. 760 00:47:34,740 --> 00:47:38,340 I won my own seat in the Lower House. 761 00:47:39,500 --> 00:47:44,340 I installed this nation's first Indigenous Prime Minister. 762 00:47:44,340 --> 00:47:48,980 And you still look at me like I don't belong. 763 00:47:50,900 --> 00:47:53,940 You think I should be lucky to be here? 764 00:47:55,460 --> 00:47:57,500 You think I should be honoured? 765 00:47:59,660 --> 00:48:03,180 You think I'm just another ungrateful black bitch? 766 00:48:06,180 --> 00:48:10,820 I don't care. I will do what has to be done. 767 00:48:12,260 --> 00:48:15,460 And I will not stop. 768 00:48:15,460 --> 00:48:18,260 And one day... 769 00:48:22,980 --> 00:48:24,860 One day you'll thank me for it. 770 00:48:26,220 --> 00:48:29,820 Captions by Red Bee Media 771 00:48:29,820 --> 00:48:33,940 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation 772 00:48:33,940 --> 00:48:38,220 # Oh, no, you didn't You didn't push me again 773 00:48:38,220 --> 00:48:40,900 # I've got a memory like an elephant, Honey, 774 00:48:40,900 --> 00:48:41,140 # I've got a memory # I never forget 775 00:48:41,140 --> 00:48:43,380 # I never forget 776 00:48:43,380 --> 00:48:46,740 # They call me the collector 777 00:48:49,300 --> 00:48:52,620 # I keep tabs on who's been bad 778 00:48:55,500 --> 00:48:59,860 # They call me the collector 779 00:48:59,860 --> 00:49:04,700 # And when the day comes, Honey, to collect my rent money 780 00:49:04,700 --> 00:49:04,940 # And when the day comes, Honey, # Better believe I'll be back... # 781 00:49:04,940 --> 00:49:07,980 # Better believe I'll be back... #