1 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:05,599 You know this is not gonna be a puff piece, right? 2 00:00:05,600 --> 00:00:08,359 This thinktank, it funded all the independents, 3 00:00:08,360 --> 00:00:09,559 including you. 4 00:00:09,560 --> 00:00:10,719 What are you writing exactly? 5 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:12,519 MAN: Alex, the echo shows you have a condition 6 00:00:12,520 --> 00:00:14,759 known as mitral valve stenosis. 7 00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:17,039 You will need a surgical procedure. 8 00:00:17,040 --> 00:00:18,239 Surgery? 9 00:00:18,240 --> 00:00:21,759 Sloane Holdings came through. Materials, labour, like clockwork. 10 00:00:21,760 --> 00:00:25,959 Would you be interested in running? I think you could win Noonan. 11 00:00:25,960 --> 00:00:27,559 Does Alex know about this? 12 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:29,759 I hope Alex appreciates your loyalty. 13 00:00:29,760 --> 00:00:32,919 What is happening, Peter? Like, what the actual fuck is happening? 14 00:00:32,920 --> 00:00:34,599 Has he taken the money and shot through? 15 00:00:34,600 --> 00:00:35,600 I don't know. 16 00:00:35,601 --> 00:00:37,359 You start fires wherever you go. 17 00:00:37,360 --> 00:00:39,639 Well, I'm sick to my gut of I'm putting them out. 18 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:42,519 You're the one dragging your heels on Raise The Age. 19 00:00:42,520 --> 00:00:44,999 We'll take her fucking seat in the next election. 20 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:48,000 When the time comes, we'll cut her loose. 21 00:00:56,720 --> 00:00:58,600 (WIND HOWLS) 22 00:01:26,320 --> 00:01:28,999 Oi! What's the hurry? 23 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:31,359 Anyone would think you had somewhere to be. 24 00:01:31,360 --> 00:01:32,560 Yeah, well... 25 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:35,600 You sure you know where you're going? 26 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:39,440 It's a short cut. Could have fooled me. 27 00:01:41,320 --> 00:01:43,799 Eddie's what... 28 00:01:43,800 --> 00:01:45,679 ..17 now? 29 00:01:45,680 --> 00:01:48,320 Yeah. He's grown up. 30 00:01:49,480 --> 00:01:53,039 (CHUCKLES) Well, I hope he's giving you as much grief as you gave me. 31 00:01:53,040 --> 00:01:54,719 I was an angel compared to him. 32 00:01:54,720 --> 00:01:57,079 (LAUGHS) Were you now? 33 00:01:57,080 --> 00:01:59,160 I came good, didn't I? 34 00:02:01,280 --> 00:02:02,920 Yeah, you did, bub. 35 00:02:05,720 --> 00:02:08,239 You're living down south now. 36 00:02:08,240 --> 00:02:09,919 Yeah. 37 00:02:09,920 --> 00:02:12,159 Sometimes. 38 00:02:12,160 --> 00:02:14,000 I miss the town. 39 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:16,720 Me too. 40 00:02:21,920 --> 00:02:24,200 I'm sorry I wasn't here, Mum. 41 00:02:31,480 --> 00:02:33,040 What about you, though? 42 00:02:34,720 --> 00:02:36,680 Are you OK? 43 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,640 Not really. 44 00:02:50,640 --> 00:02:52,320 I'm sorry, bub. 45 00:02:55,480 --> 00:02:57,560 I'm so sorry, Alex. 46 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:21,320 ('RHINESTONE COWBOY' PLAYS ON CAR RADIO) 47 00:03:23,520 --> 00:03:26,879 (SINGS ALONG) ♪ Like a rhinestone cowboy 48 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:29,679 ♪ Bing-bing! ♪ I don't bloody think so! 49 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:32,519 I can't hear myself think. 50 00:03:32,520 --> 00:03:35,039 Is that such a bad thing, really? I need to make a call. 51 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:36,719 It can wait till after my song, can't it? 52 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:38,400 You don't even know the words. 53 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:45,120 ♪ Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know 54 00:03:46,440 --> 00:03:50,240 ♪ Offers coming over the phone... ♪ (PHONE CHIMES) 55 00:03:55,880 --> 00:03:58,319 You've called Paul Murphy. Leave a message. 56 00:03:58,320 --> 00:03:59,639 (SIGHS) (BEEP) 57 00:03:59,640 --> 00:04:03,279 Paul, I asked your office for the numbers days ago 58 00:04:03,280 --> 00:04:05,840 and I still haven't heard back. I need them by 11:30. 59 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:10,079 What's the worry? I don't know, something's going on. 60 00:04:10,080 --> 00:04:12,679 I can feel it. He's probably just in meetings. 61 00:04:12,680 --> 00:04:14,479 Or he's ghosting you. 62 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:16,399 What, like your ghosting school? 63 00:04:16,400 --> 00:04:18,239 (GIGGLES) 64 00:04:18,240 --> 00:04:19,880 Good one, Mum. (LAUGHS) 65 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:29,399 Hello, Winton! 66 00:04:29,400 --> 00:04:31,400 At least someone's happy to be home. 67 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:38,600 (SONG CONTINUES) ♪ But I'm gonna be where the lights are shining on me 68 00:04:39,320 --> 00:04:42,520 ♪ Like a rhinestone cowboy... ♪ 69 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:01,999 Morning. Morning, Alex. 70 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,920 Um, catch up in the main office, yeah? 71 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:11,799 Morning everyone. Morning. How are we? 72 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:13,399 (ALL RESPOND) Good? 73 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:14,760 Just wait for everyone. 74 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:19,999 Can I just get everyone gathered around here, please? 75 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:23,719 How is everyone? We all good? Good. Good. Good. 76 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:27,120 Can we just step back for a moment and just see what you've done here? 77 00:05:28,600 --> 00:05:33,079 35 grand raised for the flood relief, just here in this town alone. 78 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:37,279 450 care packages sent from this office, all on donation, 79 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:38,639 all of you volunteers. 80 00:05:38,640 --> 00:05:41,000 And I'm so bloody proud of you. Thank you. 81 00:05:44,520 --> 00:05:46,479 Now we're gonna shoot off to the opening 82 00:05:46,480 --> 00:05:49,839 but Faye here is gonna shout you some cake and coffee. Yeah, Faye? 83 00:05:49,840 --> 00:05:51,319 Mm-hm. 84 00:05:51,320 --> 00:05:54,119 And, um, thank you. Keep up the good work. 85 00:05:54,120 --> 00:05:56,359 Oh, big game Saturday. Go the Devils! 86 00:05:56,360 --> 00:05:58,519 Yes! ALL: Go the Devils! 87 00:05:58,520 --> 00:06:00,119 Faye... 88 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:02,359 Um, spend it somewhere where they vote for us, yeah? 89 00:06:02,360 --> 00:06:04,319 For sure. You sure you don't want to come? 90 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:06,999 I'll go when I'm sick. OK. 91 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:09,679 (CHUCKLES) You know Aunty Jan would be so proud of you, sissy. 92 00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:11,640 So proud. Thank you. 93 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:14,839 Now you, 94 00:06:14,840 --> 00:06:17,199 you're helping Aunty Faye in the office today, yeah? 95 00:06:17,200 --> 00:06:20,559 No funny buggers. You hear me? Child slavery is illegal, you know. 96 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:22,199 Behave. 97 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:24,479 Thank you, everyone! 98 00:06:24,480 --> 00:06:25,999 ALL: Bye. 99 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:29,359 Tegan, thanks for finally calling me back. 100 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:31,719 Yeah, no, I'm aware he's the Prime Minister. 101 00:06:31,720 --> 00:06:34,319 I need that mental health spend by 11:30. 102 00:06:34,320 --> 00:06:36,239 It's the fifth time I've ask... 103 00:06:36,240 --> 00:06:37,679 (SIGHS) 104 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:40,440 Yeah, no, don't... don't cry. Just... 105 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:45,039 Just get me the announceables, OK? I'm opening the centre in... 106 00:06:45,040 --> 00:06:48,079 OK, Jesus, 20 minutes. I need them now, Tegan. 107 00:06:48,080 --> 00:06:49,680 (SIGHS) 108 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:55,559 Oi, where you going? Car's here. 109 00:06:55,560 --> 00:06:57,600 Thought we could walk. It's just around the corner. 110 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:06,159 Paul needs my vote. Nothing gets done without me. 111 00:07:06,160 --> 00:07:07,759 I mean, there's been nothing. 112 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:09,799 Nothing from him, nothing from Sharon, 113 00:07:09,800 --> 00:07:11,959 ever since Eddie got himself picked up. 114 00:07:11,960 --> 00:07:13,599 Since Ausnews blew it up. 115 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:15,999 It's not Eddie's fault. Isn't it? 116 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,719 Jesus, Alex! 117 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:19,200 It's the usual shit. 118 00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:22,399 Now smile and wave before you lose that vote. 119 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:24,479 MAN: G'day! WOMAN: Hello, love! 120 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:27,040 See, I can smile. 121 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:34,319 Hey, you did this... 122 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:36,760 ..amongst a whole bunch of other stuff. 123 00:07:38,280 --> 00:07:40,479 That's why they love you, Alex. 124 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:43,760 Here, get a selfie, come on. I've gotta take a photo of this. 125 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:48,680 Nice. 126 00:08:11,960 --> 00:08:14,000 Hi. Good to see you. Hi. 127 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:19,559 Good to see you, Alex. And you, Melinda. 128 00:08:19,560 --> 00:08:22,799 Today's a good news day, right? Yeah. Fantastic. 129 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:26,239 Look, I'm expected back in Brisbane this afternoon. 130 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:28,039 Do you mind if we got started? 131 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:31,360 Ah, sure. I'm just waiting on some hard numbers from the PMO. 132 00:08:33,000 --> 00:08:35,680 Anything yet? I'm on hold right now. 133 00:08:38,920 --> 00:08:41,079 Ah, Alex. Good morning, everyone. 134 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:44,359 I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land 135 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:46,239 that we meet on, the Koa People, 136 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:50,039 and pay my respects to Elders past and present. 137 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:54,519 It's great to be here today to open the new Winton Medical Centre. 138 00:08:54,520 --> 00:08:56,560 (APPLAUSE) 139 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:01,439 The Queensland government knows the importance 140 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:04,039 of access to local medical services. 141 00:09:04,040 --> 00:09:07,479 And the Prime Minister is passionate about this. 142 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:10,479 That's why, with the support of our federal colleagues, 143 00:09:10,480 --> 00:09:16,159 I'm delighted to announce $182 million 144 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:20,439 to improve mental health support at key regional health services, 145 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:21,920 including this one. 146 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:27,359 What the fuck? And I can guarantee you good people 147 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:31,639 that if the Queensland government is re-elected in six weeks time, 148 00:09:31,640 --> 00:09:36,319 this will be just the start of a region-wide spend on mental health. 149 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:38,040 (APPLAUSE) Thank you. 150 00:09:39,680 --> 00:09:41,160 You're up. 151 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:52,120 (SIGHS) 152 00:09:53,800 --> 00:09:55,360 I'm so sorry, Mum. 153 00:09:56,480 --> 00:09:58,920 (REFLECTIVE MUSIC) 154 00:10:01,840 --> 00:10:03,680 This should have been here for you. 155 00:10:05,760 --> 00:10:08,679 You shouldn't have had to drive 400 kays round trip every week 156 00:10:08,680 --> 00:10:10,320 just for medical care. 157 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:14,120 And you shouldn't have had to die 180 kays away from home. 158 00:10:19,760 --> 00:10:22,719 When Rachel Anderson offered me a place in the Senate, 159 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:24,679 she asked me what I wanted. 160 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:28,039 And I told her - this. 161 00:10:28,040 --> 00:10:30,600 Proper healthcare for all our community. 162 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:33,800 It's too late for Mum but... 163 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:36,879 ..it's here for us now. 164 00:10:36,880 --> 00:10:38,920 This is OUR medical centre... 165 00:10:41,360 --> 00:10:44,480 ..and I'm so proud to officially open it. 166 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:57,720 Well done, bub. 167 00:11:01,040 --> 00:11:03,479 Your mum would be so proud. 168 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:04,999 At least someone's got the number. 169 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:07,999 Can you check the email trail, Joely? Did we miss anything? 170 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:11,599 No. We never got a heads up. Someone's fucked up. 171 00:11:11,600 --> 00:11:13,199 Really? 172 00:11:13,200 --> 00:11:15,519 I'm starting to feel like it's deliberate. 173 00:11:15,520 --> 00:11:17,919 For what it's worth, I asked them to loop you in. 174 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:20,439 That's nice of you. What did Paul say? 175 00:11:20,440 --> 00:11:22,279 After you asked him to loop me in. 176 00:11:22,280 --> 00:11:24,839 He said he was changing the comms process with the crossbench. 177 00:11:24,840 --> 00:11:27,439 And that didn't sound like code for fucking me over? 178 00:11:27,440 --> 00:11:29,519 We're six weeks out from an election. 179 00:11:29,520 --> 00:11:31,399 I thought Paul was giving us a free kick. 180 00:11:31,400 --> 00:11:34,719 Why would he waste an announcement somewhere like this? 181 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:36,599 It's not like you guys win out here. 182 00:11:36,600 --> 00:11:39,279 It'll play well in the larger regional centres. 183 00:11:39,280 --> 00:11:41,279 Winton's not necessarily our target. 184 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:43,719 Our target? What does that mean? 185 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:46,119 I don't wanna get in the middle of mum and dad having a barney. 186 00:11:46,120 --> 00:11:48,039 Maybe take it up with Paul. 187 00:11:48,040 --> 00:11:50,360 Good luck, Alex. 188 00:11:54,400 --> 00:11:56,439 What did she mean by "good luck"? 189 00:11:56,440 --> 00:11:57,919 What are you thinking? 190 00:11:57,920 --> 00:12:01,679 I don't know. Maybe Paul just didn't want it to be the Alex show today. 191 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:05,159 So I'm not being paranoid? Oh, no. Something's going on. 192 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:07,559 But we've got 15 minutes to get to the CWA. 193 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:10,320 So let's get them little leggies going and hit the road. 194 00:12:13,280 --> 00:12:14,440 (PHONE CHIMES) 195 00:12:19,800 --> 00:12:22,159 I don't think they want your selfies out there, mate. 196 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:24,879 (CHUCKLES) I've done six boxes already. 197 00:12:24,880 --> 00:12:27,239 What, you on a go-slow or something? 198 00:12:27,240 --> 00:12:29,439 What is this I hear about you skipping school? 199 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:31,199 You're smarter than that. 200 00:12:31,200 --> 00:12:32,999 My marks are high. 201 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:34,760 That's not what I asked you, bub. 202 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:39,479 All the kids in my school are sorted. 203 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:41,680 All want to be CEOs and lawyers. 204 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:46,279 And what do you want to do? 205 00:12:46,280 --> 00:12:47,720 I don't know. 206 00:12:49,720 --> 00:12:52,599 You could join the army like your mum. 207 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:54,959 Look, she didn't know what she wanted to do either. 208 00:12:54,960 --> 00:12:56,879 She reckons I've gotta have a plan. 209 00:12:56,880 --> 00:12:59,000 I know you'll figure it out, bub. 210 00:13:00,440 --> 00:13:01,799 If she lets me. 211 00:13:01,800 --> 00:13:04,159 You know you're basically the same person, right? 212 00:13:04,160 --> 00:13:06,999 Look, Clancy has been missing you like crazy. 213 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:08,399 Kylie too. 214 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:10,960 So, finish up your work and you can get out of here. 215 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:23,199 (DOOR OPENS) 216 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:25,159 KATHLEEN: Morning. Oh! 217 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:26,439 Morning, Peter. 218 00:13:26,440 --> 00:13:28,079 How lovely to see you again, Kathleen. 219 00:13:28,080 --> 00:13:29,439 Sit. 220 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:33,759 Rachel and I were just discussing the procurement legislation. 221 00:13:33,760 --> 00:13:35,759 It was a disappointing outcome. 222 00:13:35,760 --> 00:13:39,679 Tell me about it. I have a proposal for 60 solar farms 223 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:41,959 and I'm the one who can't be trusted with a tender. 224 00:13:41,960 --> 00:13:43,959 Well, yeah, it was a great shame 225 00:13:43,960 --> 00:13:46,199 that some of the crossbench could not be persuaded 226 00:13:46,200 --> 00:13:50,439 that private equity has a critical role in our decarbonisation, but... 227 00:13:50,440 --> 00:13:54,599 Well, I appreciate the vote, even though it ended up being useless. 228 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:57,039 Well, it's a limitation of our current position. 229 00:13:57,040 --> 00:13:59,599 Which is why you're riding in to save democracy, right? 230 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:00,999 (LAUGHS) Exactly. 231 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:04,319 I saw your lecture. Rah-rah, system change. 232 00:14:04,320 --> 00:14:05,559 Mm-hm. 233 00:14:05,560 --> 00:14:08,799 And I agree, it's easier for an insider to do it. 234 00:14:08,800 --> 00:14:12,719 But you come with a fair amount of political baggage. 235 00:14:12,720 --> 00:14:14,200 That worries me. 236 00:14:15,520 --> 00:14:17,879 Would you like to have the room? No. I... 237 00:14:17,880 --> 00:14:20,839 I think we can discuss this openly. 238 00:14:20,840 --> 00:14:23,039 You're a good team, you two. (BOTH CHUCKLE) 239 00:14:23,040 --> 00:14:24,839 We have been doing this for a long time. 240 00:14:24,840 --> 00:14:27,039 Some people might find that a negative, 241 00:14:27,040 --> 00:14:29,399 but we share a vision for the future. 242 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:32,239 And we have the experience to deliver. 243 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:35,080 So let's talk about that, shall we? Mm. 244 00:14:36,920 --> 00:14:41,599 So, what exactly do I get for my $20 million? 245 00:14:41,600 --> 00:14:43,160 You get a better country. 246 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:47,759 We're interested in what that might look like to you. 247 00:14:47,760 --> 00:14:48,880 Mm. 248 00:14:50,200 --> 00:14:52,999 Paul Murphy talked a big game 249 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:56,719 about breaking up the current media monopoly when he was in opposition. 250 00:14:56,720 --> 00:14:58,919 Oh, it's very easy to be brave in opposition. 251 00:14:58,920 --> 00:15:03,919 So is a review into media ownership something you'd like to see done? 252 00:15:03,920 --> 00:15:05,679 I want the monopoly broken up. 253 00:15:05,680 --> 00:15:09,199 (CHUCKLES) OK, well... 254 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:12,159 I think half the ex-prime ministers of the last 20 years 255 00:15:12,160 --> 00:15:13,279 would agree with you. 256 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:16,759 And I would include myself in that very vocal club. 257 00:15:16,760 --> 00:15:18,120 (BOTH LAUGH) 258 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:21,600 And I wanna buy in. 259 00:15:23,680 --> 00:15:26,199 OK, well, that is interesting. 260 00:15:26,200 --> 00:15:29,719 I think I'll leave you to find your common ground. 261 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:32,600 Thank you, Peter. Rachel. Kathleen. 262 00:15:37,760 --> 00:15:38,919 (DOOR CLOSES) 263 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:41,280 You'll find you've got a real ally in this with me. 264 00:15:43,080 --> 00:15:47,039 Now, I think the Alliance will mostly be sympathetic, 265 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:49,959 but I can't speak to how they'll vote individually. 266 00:15:49,960 --> 00:15:53,960 So, remind me again. I mean... 267 00:15:55,680 --> 00:15:58,760 ..what exactly does my $20 million guarantee me? 268 00:15:59,840 --> 00:16:02,719 It guarantees that I will drive on this 269 00:16:02,720 --> 00:16:04,559 and I'll use my influence 270 00:16:04,560 --> 00:16:06,679 with any government I'm in a privileged position 271 00:16:06,680 --> 00:16:08,640 to form a coalition with. 272 00:16:12,280 --> 00:16:16,319 So do you think you might consider funding the Alliance 273 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:18,440 with that assurance? 274 00:16:25,920 --> 00:16:27,519 How did it go? I don't know. 275 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:30,159 Honestly, Peter, I just... I've got no idea. 276 00:16:30,160 --> 00:16:33,119 Well, anything other than a no isn't a bad situation to be in. 277 00:16:33,120 --> 00:16:34,760 Yeah, it's not a very solid one. 278 00:16:35,840 --> 00:16:36,919 Fuck! 279 00:16:36,920 --> 00:16:38,760 Keep the faith. Hm? 280 00:16:41,040 --> 00:16:43,599 Peter, if this whole thing falls... No, it's not gonna fall apart. 281 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:45,999 I know, I know... Rachel, shut up. 282 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,159 It's part of the process. 283 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:50,319 You know how this goes. 284 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:52,599 And we have other meetings. We'll be fine. 285 00:16:52,600 --> 00:16:54,199 We'll be fine, yeah? 286 00:16:54,200 --> 00:16:56,399 Yes. Thank you. 287 00:16:56,400 --> 00:16:58,160 Let's get out of here. 288 00:16:59,480 --> 00:17:01,720 This place is giving me the heebie-jeeb. 289 00:17:24,720 --> 00:17:26,519 Bro! 290 00:17:26,520 --> 00:17:28,399 FAYE: Those scones was like rocks! 291 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:30,799 But you ate 'em. Clancy! 292 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:34,279 Mwah, mwah, mwah. Too much? 293 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:35,599 Drink? 294 00:17:35,600 --> 00:17:37,200 Oh, lead the way. 295 00:17:42,680 --> 00:17:44,639 (SIGHS) So much better. 296 00:17:44,640 --> 00:17:46,919 More comfy! 297 00:17:46,920 --> 00:17:49,320 (CHUCKLES) Thank you. 298 00:18:07,080 --> 00:18:09,120 Is that a ringneck? 299 00:18:13,080 --> 00:18:14,599 Since when do you know about birds? 300 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:17,239 Since when they don't ask me about my voting intentions. 301 00:18:17,240 --> 00:18:18,600 (LAUGHS) 302 00:18:24,160 --> 00:18:27,200 You might want to go easy on that boy of yours, you know. 303 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,639 He's making some stupid choices. 304 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:31,199 And you didn't? 305 00:18:31,200 --> 00:18:34,519 All that opportunity he's getting, he's fucking up. 306 00:18:34,520 --> 00:18:37,239 You know people won't let him get away with it. 307 00:18:37,240 --> 00:18:39,840 I'm just saying, give him a little bit of space, that's all. 308 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:46,439 And what about you? 309 00:18:46,440 --> 00:18:49,199 You got some bureaucrat down there keeping you warm 310 00:18:49,200 --> 00:18:50,999 on them cold Canberra nights or what? 311 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:54,439 No. Kick 'em out when they get comfy. 312 00:18:54,440 --> 00:18:56,719 'Cause you're shit to be in a relationship with, that's why! 313 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:58,119 (LAUGHS) 314 00:18:58,120 --> 00:19:00,200 Can't even let someone change a radio station! 315 00:19:04,280 --> 00:19:06,319 I spoke to Charlie the other day. 316 00:19:06,320 --> 00:19:08,039 And? 317 00:19:08,040 --> 00:19:10,599 Alex, he's your baby brother. 318 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:13,720 And he sounds ratshit. He looks ratshit. 319 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:16,039 And what are you gonna do about it? 320 00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:18,639 Well, what can I do about it? He's still shitty with me. 321 00:19:18,640 --> 00:19:19,799 Only 'cause you sacked him. 322 00:19:19,800 --> 00:19:21,639 Well, he needed time to recover. 323 00:19:21,640 --> 00:19:23,279 And you thought working for the PM 324 00:19:23,280 --> 00:19:25,119 would be a slower pace of life for him, did you? 325 00:19:25,120 --> 00:19:27,679 No, I thought keeping him away from me. 326 00:19:27,680 --> 00:19:29,200 People get hurt. 327 00:19:32,680 --> 00:19:33,760 Sis. 328 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:41,760 You can't blame yourself for some racist prick trying to kill you. 329 00:19:43,560 --> 00:19:45,280 Charlie doesn't! 330 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:49,520 (BIRD CHIRPS) 331 00:19:52,160 --> 00:19:55,440 Yep, that's a ringneck for sure. 332 00:20:06,360 --> 00:20:07,559 (DOOR SHUTS) CHARLIE: Dee? 333 00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:10,519 In here, baby. You are cutting it fine. 334 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:12,400 I know, I know. I'm sorry. 335 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:17,199 There was a last minute reshuffle to the National Cabinet agenda. 336 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:18,599 How was your day? 337 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:21,599 Oh, half of DFAT thinks I can't answer a bloody question. 338 00:20:21,600 --> 00:20:24,040 My uterus is distracted, my brain is fine. 339 00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:27,319 How was the rest of your day? 340 00:20:27,320 --> 00:20:30,319 Well, we got a Treasurer's Advance for IndiMed. 341 00:20:30,320 --> 00:20:33,439 Which means the first pilot sites will be up in six months. 342 00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:35,799 Oh, look at you go. Changing the country. 343 00:20:35,800 --> 00:20:37,280 Right. Mmm. 344 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:40,839 Wouldn't have happened without Paul's backing, though. 345 00:20:40,840 --> 00:20:44,320 Which even then was like trying to turn the Titanic with rubber ducks. 346 00:20:45,800 --> 00:20:47,839 Well, at least you got some runs on the board. 347 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:50,079 I'd be more enthused if we didn't have to mingle. 348 00:20:50,080 --> 00:20:51,719 This is gonna be the last time 349 00:20:51,720 --> 00:20:54,359 we're gonna look sexy for the next two years. Lean in, Mister. 350 00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:55,759 (SHOWER RUNS) 351 00:20:55,760 --> 00:20:57,519 Oh, and remember that aftershave... 352 00:20:57,520 --> 00:20:59,680 Makes the baby kick till you wanna die. I get it. 353 00:21:12,600 --> 00:21:14,120 (SIGHS) 354 00:21:23,560 --> 00:21:25,200 (PHONE VIBRATES) 355 00:21:30,320 --> 00:21:31,839 Alex, what's up? 356 00:21:31,840 --> 00:21:33,239 Are you OK? 357 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:34,919 Yeah, we're just about to leave the house. 358 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:37,080 No, no, no, I don't mean right now. 359 00:21:38,400 --> 00:21:41,200 I meant to ask you, since the sentencing. 360 00:21:43,480 --> 00:21:44,960 So are you? 361 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,639 How much have you been drinking tonight? 362 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:50,079 Oh, so that's the only reason I'd ask my little brother if he's OK. 363 00:21:50,080 --> 00:21:51,679 When I'm drunk. That's not what I meant. 364 00:21:51,680 --> 00:21:53,039 Well, it sounded like it. 365 00:21:53,040 --> 00:21:56,719 Alex, you called me. 366 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:58,679 Did you know about the funding announcement? 367 00:21:58,680 --> 00:21:59,959 Oh, there it is. 368 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:03,119 $182 mil joint funding for mental health. 369 00:22:03,120 --> 00:22:05,279 I didn't even get a phone call about it. 370 00:22:05,280 --> 00:22:07,959 There's a state election. There's money flying all over Queensland. 371 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:09,559 Why didn't you tell me about it? 372 00:22:09,560 --> 00:22:11,559 Because I'm across policy, not media ops. 373 00:22:11,560 --> 00:22:15,199 Is your boss trying to freeze me out? You need to stop being paranoid. 374 00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:17,399 Paul keeping me in the dark isn't an accident. 375 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:19,799 Oh, for fuck's sake! Alex... 376 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:22,599 ..some things are just cock ups, they're not conspiracies. 377 00:22:22,600 --> 00:22:24,000 (CAR APPROACHES) 378 00:22:25,320 --> 00:22:28,120 Look, my car's here, I gotta go, OK? 379 00:22:30,280 --> 00:22:31,599 I love you. 380 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:33,160 Yeah, I love you too. 381 00:22:34,400 --> 00:22:36,760 Is she OK? God, who the fuck knows? 382 00:23:08,800 --> 00:23:10,960 (CLASSICAL STRING MUSIC PLAYS) 383 00:23:14,840 --> 00:23:16,040 Let's have some fun, OK? 384 00:23:18,720 --> 00:23:20,280 Come on. 385 00:23:32,880 --> 00:23:34,640 Oh, thank you. 386 00:23:40,320 --> 00:23:42,039 (PHONE RINGS) 387 00:23:42,040 --> 00:23:44,239 I'm sure the only one worth answering is in the room. 388 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,720 Oh, CabSec. I'm so sorry, babe. OK. All good. 389 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:52,719 Hi, what's up? 390 00:23:52,720 --> 00:23:54,360 No, he signed that. 391 00:23:56,280 --> 00:23:57,879 Oh, what? 392 00:23:57,880 --> 00:23:59,720 No, I put it on his desk this morning. 393 00:24:00,920 --> 00:24:03,640 Alright... OK, just leave it with me. OK. 394 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:15,680 It's a fine whisky. 395 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:20,279 Thank you. Look at you. 396 00:24:20,280 --> 00:24:24,679 Oh. (CHUCKLES) The last time I saw this was at a G20 function. 397 00:24:24,680 --> 00:24:26,919 I found it in the back of the closet. 398 00:24:26,920 --> 00:24:29,519 What is that dreadful object they've put in my hallway? 399 00:24:29,520 --> 00:24:31,439 Foul. (BOTH CHUCKLE) 400 00:24:31,440 --> 00:24:33,840 Is Matthew here? Ah, drawing room to the left. 401 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,599 What do I do if he mentions the funding? 402 00:24:38,600 --> 00:24:41,959 Well, you're in active discussions with Kathleen. 403 00:24:41,960 --> 00:24:45,079 You've got the telco meeting next week, so you have options. 404 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:46,759 But we need him. 405 00:24:46,760 --> 00:24:49,639 There are about eight moderates aligned with him now 406 00:24:49,640 --> 00:24:51,519 and they all hate Damien, so yes. 407 00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:53,919 Yes, we do. OK. 408 00:24:53,920 --> 00:24:55,560 Oh, thank you. 409 00:25:00,080 --> 00:25:02,439 Alright, well just let me check with the department liaison. 410 00:25:02,440 --> 00:25:03,839 Alright, let me call you back. 411 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:05,839 How are you, sir? Great to see you, Dee. 412 00:25:05,840 --> 00:25:07,519 And you, Prime Minister. 413 00:25:07,520 --> 00:25:09,239 Paul, the brief I left in your tray. 414 00:25:09,240 --> 00:25:10,599 Oh, mate, not tonight. 415 00:25:10,600 --> 00:25:12,839 The department are in a flap, OK? We've missed lodgement. 416 00:25:12,840 --> 00:25:14,719 Well, surely CabSec can let that one slide. 417 00:25:14,720 --> 00:25:16,679 No, Paul, it doesn't... I can see you're busy, Paul. 418 00:25:16,680 --> 00:25:17,719 I just wanted to say hi. 419 00:25:17,720 --> 00:25:19,719 Good to see you, Helena. I'll try and catch you later. 420 00:25:19,720 --> 00:25:21,200 Have a great night. You too. 421 00:25:23,200 --> 00:25:25,120 RACHEL: Hello. Hi. 422 00:25:26,640 --> 00:25:28,759 Very nice. Oh, thank you. 423 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:30,279 High praise for a recyc. 424 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:32,279 Can I get you a champagne? 425 00:25:32,280 --> 00:25:34,919 Thank you. I need one. Ben, my adviser, just quit. 426 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:36,959 Oh, damn. If you know anyone I can poach... 427 00:25:36,960 --> 00:25:39,480 Ah, yes. I'll have a look out for you. 428 00:25:41,560 --> 00:25:43,519 Anyone else here single? 429 00:25:43,520 --> 00:25:46,559 Well, it's Canberra. Isn't everyone single? 430 00:25:46,560 --> 00:25:47,799 (PHONE RINGS) I'm sorry. 431 00:25:47,800 --> 00:25:49,279 I'll go talk to the Foreign Minister. 432 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:50,719 OK. 433 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:52,399 Have you spoken to Matthew? 434 00:25:52,400 --> 00:25:53,719 Not yet. 435 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:55,759 Is he likely? I don't know. 436 00:25:55,760 --> 00:25:58,239 I've given up predicting how people behave 437 00:25:58,240 --> 00:26:00,279 when faced with an existential threat. 438 00:26:00,280 --> 00:26:03,079 You think it'd be simple, right? Fight or flight. 439 00:26:03,080 --> 00:26:04,440 Or freeze. 440 00:26:06,240 --> 00:26:07,960 You might be right. 441 00:26:11,520 --> 00:26:13,719 Might make my move. 442 00:26:13,720 --> 00:26:15,799 Matthew. Rachel. 443 00:26:15,800 --> 00:26:18,359 Enjoying your night? Pretty good so far. 444 00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:21,399 You free for a chat? Of course. 445 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:24,079 Come down and join this bathroom queue. 446 00:26:24,080 --> 00:26:25,520 (CHUCKLES) 447 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:31,399 So I heard a little rumour that Damien's offered you something 448 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:32,760 on the front bench. 449 00:26:34,480 --> 00:26:36,199 We're discussing options. 450 00:26:36,200 --> 00:26:39,479 Oh, well, it's nice that you might get some respect. 451 00:26:39,480 --> 00:26:42,799 You sure he's not just carrot dangling? 452 00:26:42,800 --> 00:26:44,880 Old move. Buy off the mods. 453 00:26:46,200 --> 00:26:48,719 What's the mood like over there? 454 00:26:48,720 --> 00:26:50,360 Depends who you ask. 455 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:54,159 Terrible. 456 00:26:54,160 --> 00:26:55,759 What about your seat? How's it looking? 457 00:26:55,760 --> 00:26:57,719 It'll hold. 458 00:26:57,720 --> 00:27:00,199 As long as I don't use the party logo or our dear leader 459 00:27:00,200 --> 00:27:02,440 on any of the bunting. Oh, my God. 460 00:27:04,280 --> 00:27:06,639 You know, you might get a bit lonely. 461 00:27:06,640 --> 00:27:09,320 You could lose three in Victoria. That's not with us running. 462 00:27:10,840 --> 00:27:13,479 Of course you could always join the prayer group. 463 00:27:13,480 --> 00:27:15,399 Not enough incense for me. 464 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:17,159 (BOTH LAUGH) 465 00:27:17,160 --> 00:27:19,399 Oh, photographer, two o'clock. Thank you. 466 00:27:19,400 --> 00:27:21,240 Oh, you're funny. 467 00:27:24,960 --> 00:27:27,280 I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. 468 00:27:28,360 --> 00:27:30,840 I don't know, you've got two good choices. 469 00:27:32,040 --> 00:27:35,279 Take the Shadow Ministry, pocket the 45K, 470 00:27:35,280 --> 00:27:38,399 shut up while Damien drives the party off a cliff. 471 00:27:38,400 --> 00:27:39,959 Or come play with us, 472 00:27:39,960 --> 00:27:42,679 hold the balance of power, govern from the centre. 473 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:44,520 Get an actual ministry. 474 00:27:46,480 --> 00:27:49,039 That'd take time to execute. We'll be ready. 475 00:27:49,040 --> 00:27:50,600 Seriously, Matthew. 476 00:27:53,720 --> 00:27:55,480 I miss you in the party room, Rachel. 477 00:27:56,600 --> 00:27:59,759 Thank you. I don't miss it at all. 478 00:27:59,760 --> 00:28:02,920 But ours is gonna be a lot more fun. (CHUCKLES) 479 00:28:11,160 --> 00:28:13,160 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 480 00:28:19,800 --> 00:28:22,639 Government needs to have an honest conversation about it. 481 00:28:22,640 --> 00:28:24,519 We should be able to be grown up enough 482 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:25,999 to make these decisions ourselves. 483 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:28,039 Oh, sorry, one second. Sorry. 484 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:29,999 How did you go? Did you sort out the... 485 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,079 Paul has agreed to a digital signature 486 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:33,959 and the DepSec has left the building. 487 00:28:33,960 --> 00:28:35,999 I'm so sorry that I've left you alone all night. 488 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:38,559 No, I cornered the Foreign Minister about the new white paper. 489 00:28:38,560 --> 00:28:40,480 Yeah, that sounds like your idea of a good night. 490 00:28:42,280 --> 00:28:43,919 You want to head off? 491 00:28:43,920 --> 00:28:46,039 You really are hating this, aren't you? 492 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:47,359 N-no? 493 00:28:47,360 --> 00:28:48,559 You go. 494 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:51,119 I'll just be another hour. Or two. 495 00:28:51,120 --> 00:28:52,319 Are you sure? 496 00:28:52,320 --> 00:28:54,160 Yeah, you're being a handbrake anyway. 497 00:28:55,920 --> 00:28:58,000 I'll see you at home. Yeah, I'll see you there. 498 00:29:05,280 --> 00:29:06,560 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 499 00:29:09,800 --> 00:29:12,239 Hey, wakey wakey, rise and shine. 500 00:29:12,240 --> 00:29:14,159 Big day ahead, boss. You good? 501 00:29:14,160 --> 00:29:16,519 Yeah, I was, until you woke me up. 502 00:29:16,520 --> 00:29:18,839 Get over yourself. Brekkie in five minutes alright? 503 00:29:18,840 --> 00:29:21,120 Oh, make yourself at home. Already have. 504 00:29:31,560 --> 00:29:33,200 MUM: What about you, though? 505 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:37,360 Are you OK? 506 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:56,920 Good morning. 507 00:29:58,040 --> 00:30:01,319 How late did you stay up? You look like shit. 508 00:30:01,320 --> 00:30:03,440 (LAUGHS) Thanks for that. 509 00:30:05,560 --> 00:30:07,079 You right, but? 510 00:30:07,080 --> 00:30:09,679 Yeah, drank too much with Aunty Faye. Mwah. 511 00:30:09,680 --> 00:30:11,839 And on a school night no less, Alex! 512 00:30:11,840 --> 00:30:13,760 (LAUGHS) Hey, we gotta go. 513 00:30:14,840 --> 00:30:17,759 Hey, you stay out of trouble while I'm on the road, yeah? 514 00:30:17,760 --> 00:30:19,439 (PHONE VIBRATES) Yeah, see ya, Mum. 515 00:30:19,440 --> 00:30:21,479 Don't worry, we'll look after him. Thank you. 516 00:30:21,480 --> 00:30:24,559 Rachel, hi. Oh, hey. 517 00:30:24,560 --> 00:30:26,679 You missed an interesting night last night. 518 00:30:26,680 --> 00:30:29,519 Oh, really? The invite made it sound like torture. 519 00:30:29,520 --> 00:30:32,799 Well, I think Matthew's getting closer to making a move 520 00:30:32,800 --> 00:30:36,399 but he might need the right issue to force his hand. 521 00:30:36,400 --> 00:30:38,359 Well, Damien's pretty feral at the moment. 522 00:30:38,360 --> 00:30:40,799 Shouldn't be too hard to find something to wedge him with. 523 00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:42,600 I wonder what that would be. 524 00:30:43,880 --> 00:30:45,559 Oh, listen, you should have told us 525 00:30:45,560 --> 00:30:47,479 you were commissioning polling for Freeman. 526 00:30:47,480 --> 00:30:49,160 We could have helped you out on that. 527 00:30:50,680 --> 00:30:52,039 What are you talking about? 528 00:30:52,040 --> 00:30:55,679 Oh, the company we're using next door in Noonan let it slip, so... 529 00:30:55,680 --> 00:30:57,839 Alex, we gotta go. What, that wasn't you? 530 00:30:57,840 --> 00:31:00,119 I haven't commissioned any polling. 531 00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:01,679 Who is, then? 532 00:31:01,680 --> 00:31:04,239 Hey, one last thing. 533 00:31:04,240 --> 00:31:09,159 We've just been audited, so just check your campaign financing. 534 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:12,679 You know, dot your I's, cross your T's, all that jazz. 535 00:31:12,680 --> 00:31:14,760 Alex? We'll talk later. 536 00:31:19,400 --> 00:31:20,960 You good? 537 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:23,920 Yeah, fine. 538 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,519 You OK? 539 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:40,159 Oh, you know me, just feeling all warm and fuzzy 540 00:31:40,160 --> 00:31:41,640 about the state of democracy. 541 00:31:42,800 --> 00:31:45,559 You know I probably wouldn't be here without you, you know that? 542 00:31:45,560 --> 00:31:48,399 Yeah, because you would have slept through that alarm. 543 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:50,479 No, I meant the campaign. 544 00:31:50,480 --> 00:31:53,160 You know, your work on the ground. Parliament. 545 00:31:54,360 --> 00:31:56,559 I reckon I'd get a warning every sitting without you. 546 00:31:56,560 --> 00:31:57,919 I sound pretty good 547 00:31:57,920 --> 00:32:00,199 and you haven't even mentioned my sparkling personality yet. 548 00:32:00,200 --> 00:32:02,399 Jesus, Joely, just take the compliment, please. 549 00:32:02,400 --> 00:32:04,640 You're being all sooky because you're hungover. 550 00:32:07,200 --> 00:32:08,480 (PHONE BEEPS) 551 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:17,920 Hey, do you ever think about what comes next? 552 00:32:20,240 --> 00:32:21,839 No, why? 553 00:32:21,840 --> 00:32:24,359 I went to the gyno a few weeks ago, yeah? 554 00:32:24,360 --> 00:32:28,079 And, I don't know, I've just always had, like, bad period pain. 555 00:32:28,080 --> 00:32:30,919 And I thought I should probably go and get that checked out. 556 00:32:30,920 --> 00:32:33,039 Anyway, when I was there, 557 00:32:33,040 --> 00:32:36,479 the woman asked me if I wanted to get my eggs counted. 558 00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:39,959 And I think it was a good time, so I did. 559 00:32:39,960 --> 00:32:42,359 And then jump to a week later, 560 00:32:42,360 --> 00:32:46,759 and they tell me that my egg count is in the lowest third. 561 00:32:46,760 --> 00:32:50,559 And so, just like, now I'm all... 562 00:32:50,560 --> 00:32:53,359 ..stressing and worrying about whether I'm infertile 563 00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:55,079 and I don't even know if I wanna have kids. 564 00:32:55,080 --> 00:32:56,919 Like, I've never even thought about it. 565 00:32:56,920 --> 00:33:00,039 I don't know, I'm too young to be thinking about this. 566 00:33:00,040 --> 00:33:01,959 Really? 567 00:33:01,960 --> 00:33:04,439 Yes. I'm only 33. 568 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:06,759 Oh, yeah, no, you're way too young. 569 00:33:06,760 --> 00:33:09,200 Excuse me, is that sarcasm? Nah. 570 00:33:10,960 --> 00:33:12,559 No, but like... 571 00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:15,639 I don't know, I went from being like, 'carpe diem, seize the day' 572 00:33:15,640 --> 00:33:18,400 you know, to now, like, the future. 573 00:33:20,040 --> 00:33:21,760 I wonder how people have time. 574 00:33:23,480 --> 00:33:26,999 Like, how do you have enough time 575 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:29,879 to adequately raise a human 576 00:33:29,880 --> 00:33:33,039 and also have a fulltime job? 577 00:33:33,040 --> 00:33:34,560 It's like with you and Eddie... 578 00:33:36,080 --> 00:33:39,799 ..sometimes I just, like, think to myself, "Uh-uh. 579 00:33:39,800 --> 00:33:41,799 "Bugger that. That's too hard." 580 00:33:41,800 --> 00:33:43,079 We're not that bad. 581 00:33:43,080 --> 00:33:44,959 What do you do if you can't fix it? 582 00:33:44,960 --> 00:33:47,319 You know, like, what if there's a problem that you can't solve? 583 00:33:47,320 --> 00:33:48,800 How do you deal with that? 584 00:33:51,640 --> 00:33:53,519 You'll be a great mum, Joely. 585 00:33:53,520 --> 00:33:55,160 You should freeze your eggs. 586 00:34:48,160 --> 00:34:50,320 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 587 00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:53,159 James. 588 00:34:53,160 --> 00:34:56,119 Alex, thanks for coming again so soon. 589 00:34:56,120 --> 00:34:57,239 Least we could do. 590 00:34:57,240 --> 00:34:59,839 How are people doing? Are you getting them back in their homes? 591 00:34:59,840 --> 00:35:01,719 Ah, yeah, some of them. 592 00:35:01,720 --> 00:35:04,319 Others have had their funding applications rejected. 593 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:06,839 Government reckons their properties are outside the flood zone. 594 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:08,639 Seriously? 595 00:35:08,640 --> 00:35:12,679 Joely, let's use our timeslot for Question Time next week 596 00:35:12,680 --> 00:35:14,239 and we'll ask about it. 597 00:35:14,240 --> 00:35:16,239 What about supplies? Any shortages? 598 00:35:16,240 --> 00:35:18,919 Ah, we're alright on most of it, thanks to you. 599 00:35:18,920 --> 00:35:21,159 But bottled water's like hen's teeth. 600 00:35:21,160 --> 00:35:23,559 And what about the roads? Cactus. 601 00:35:23,560 --> 00:35:26,079 Can't fix any of it till government money starts coming through. 602 00:35:26,080 --> 00:35:28,279 Transport Minister, put him on our call list. 603 00:35:28,280 --> 00:35:30,839 It's gonna be a tough ask to get enough tradies up here. 604 00:35:30,840 --> 00:35:33,559 There's too much construction work going on in Brisbane. I mean... 605 00:35:33,560 --> 00:35:35,839 ..if we could get some sort of incentive scheme, 606 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:37,759 anything really to get people moving up... 607 00:35:37,760 --> 00:35:39,800 Sorry, I just have to nip to the toilet. 608 00:35:41,200 --> 00:35:43,640 Um, OK, what else can we do? 609 00:36:41,240 --> 00:36:43,000 Alex, you still in there? 610 00:36:46,440 --> 00:36:49,239 Hey, alright, nothing we haven't dealt with before, OK? 611 00:36:49,240 --> 00:36:51,839 Just another panic attack. 612 00:36:51,840 --> 00:36:54,719 Let's just keep calm. We're gonna do our breathing, alright? 613 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:57,039 We're going to breathe in. 614 00:36:57,040 --> 00:37:01,079 One, two, three, and out. 615 00:37:01,080 --> 00:37:03,119 Too far gone for box breath. 616 00:37:03,120 --> 00:37:05,519 Right, we're going back to basics. 617 00:37:05,520 --> 00:37:08,679 I want you to point out five things you can see in the room with me, OK? 618 00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:11,239 It's not a panic... It's not a panic attack. 619 00:37:11,240 --> 00:37:13,679 It's not a panic attack. Are you sure? 620 00:37:13,680 --> 00:37:15,519 I need a doctor. 621 00:37:15,520 --> 00:37:17,319 Alex... 622 00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:19,719 Don't fucking argue with me. I need a doctor. 623 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:21,520 No, ambulance. Yeah. 624 00:37:29,000 --> 00:37:30,720 Just keep breathing for now. 625 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:34,280 (DISTORTED MUSIC) 626 00:37:54,160 --> 00:37:56,520 (REFLECTIVE MUSIC) 627 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:10,000 ♪ My heart 628 00:38:12,760 --> 00:38:16,400 ♪ Is ready for it 629 00:38:17,600 --> 00:38:21,360 ♪ My skin is on 630 00:38:27,840 --> 00:38:31,560 ♪ I'm braver 631 00:38:33,120 --> 00:38:37,120 ♪ When I know I've got you 632 00:38:38,560 --> 00:38:42,120 ♪ Beside me... ♪ 633 00:39:05,240 --> 00:39:07,160 Not far now. 634 00:39:25,760 --> 00:39:27,719 Alright, lean on me, OK? 635 00:39:27,720 --> 00:39:29,239 Lean on me, OK. 636 00:39:29,240 --> 00:39:33,039 Come on, you're right, you're right, you're right. Alright. 637 00:39:33,040 --> 00:39:35,359 We're not winning any races. You don't have to be fast. 638 00:39:35,360 --> 00:39:36,559 It's all good. 639 00:39:36,560 --> 00:39:40,919 Hey! She needs help. I thought it was a panic attack, but it's not. 640 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:43,159 Can you tell me your name? It's Irving. Alex Irving. 641 00:39:43,160 --> 00:39:44,919 Hi, Alex. Can you describe your symptoms? 642 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:47,239 Ah, she collapsed. She has breathlessness, 643 00:39:47,240 --> 00:39:48,799 difficulty breathing, chest pains. 644 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:50,679 I have mitral... 645 00:39:50,680 --> 00:39:52,080 Valve stenosis. 646 00:39:53,440 --> 00:39:55,839 I need surgery. 647 00:39:55,840 --> 00:39:57,400 Come through. 648 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,399 When is your surgery booked? 649 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:04,040 I haven't... Haven't booked it. 650 00:40:05,360 --> 00:40:07,199 Jesus, Alex. 651 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:10,239 We'll get you stabilised and do a priority transfer to Longreach. 652 00:40:10,240 --> 00:40:11,719 Not Longreach. 653 00:40:11,720 --> 00:40:13,240 That's the closest facility. 654 00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:16,359 I want it done in Canberra. Alex. 655 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:18,519 The doctor will make that call. Not Longreach. 656 00:40:18,520 --> 00:40:21,999 Sorry, but you need immediate treatment. 657 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,680 Fill out her details. I'll be back. 658 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:27,079 Um, hey, 659 00:40:27,080 --> 00:40:30,799 I'll get on to Eddie and Charlie and Faye, OK? 660 00:40:30,800 --> 00:40:32,639 No, you won't. 661 00:40:32,640 --> 00:40:34,759 They're not your business. 662 00:40:34,760 --> 00:40:36,320 They're my family. 663 00:41:22,840 --> 00:41:25,799 Sorry, I fell asleep. You should have woken me. 664 00:41:25,800 --> 00:41:27,240 No, you look like you needed a rest. 665 00:41:28,760 --> 00:41:30,279 What'd you make for dinner? 666 00:41:30,280 --> 00:41:32,160 Oh, sorry, babe, I got distracted. 667 00:41:33,160 --> 00:41:35,119 Well, what do you want? 668 00:41:35,120 --> 00:41:37,239 I'm really not that hungry, babe. 669 00:41:37,240 --> 00:41:39,559 Well, I'm growing a human and I need to eat 670 00:41:39,560 --> 00:41:41,240 so you might as well too. (PHONE RINGS) 671 00:41:44,240 --> 00:41:46,279 Hey, Tegan, what's up? 672 00:41:46,280 --> 00:41:47,920 Hey, you OK? 673 00:41:49,800 --> 00:41:53,240 Alright. Alright, calm down, it's gonna be alright. 674 00:41:54,760 --> 00:41:57,159 Yeah, just take a breath, OK? 675 00:41:57,160 --> 00:41:59,880 Sharon can swear all she wants, it's really not the end of the world. 676 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:02,799 Yeah, alright, I'll come in. 677 00:42:02,800 --> 00:42:04,639 No, I know, I know. 678 00:42:04,640 --> 00:42:05,960 It's OK, I'll see you soon. 679 00:42:09,440 --> 00:42:11,799 Tegan. In tears. 680 00:42:11,800 --> 00:42:14,320 Sharon? On the warpath. 681 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:16,920 I'm really sorry, babe. 682 00:42:18,920 --> 00:42:20,520 Go look after your team. 683 00:42:38,880 --> 00:42:40,600 Bet you miss all this, eh, cuz? 684 00:42:48,120 --> 00:42:50,479 Your Aunty Faye said your mum ripped you a new one, 685 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:52,039 after that thing with the cops. 686 00:42:52,040 --> 00:42:54,839 I thought she'd lock me in my room for the rest of my life. 687 00:42:54,840 --> 00:42:56,839 Nah, I would have busted you out. 688 00:42:56,840 --> 00:42:58,800 Put you in the tray of the ute with some flour. 689 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:02,159 You seem pretty happy with that apprenticeship. 690 00:43:02,160 --> 00:43:06,639 I'm good at it. Like, it just kind of clicks, you know? 691 00:43:06,640 --> 00:43:09,319 Sugar, butter, flour, 692 00:43:09,320 --> 00:43:11,000 boom motherfuckers. 693 00:43:12,080 --> 00:43:13,960 Kind of thing you can do anywhere too. 694 00:43:15,400 --> 00:43:18,160 You reckon you'll move back in with Faye after Year 12? 695 00:43:20,240 --> 00:43:23,159 I applied for a scholarship for uni overseas. 696 00:43:23,160 --> 00:43:26,079 Oh, my God. Are you going to Iceland? 697 00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:28,999 Depends. Haven't told anyone. 698 00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:32,680 Obviously. Clance'd be spiralling by now. 699 00:43:35,080 --> 00:43:37,199 You can come with me. 700 00:43:37,200 --> 00:43:39,479 Be a baker in Iceland. 701 00:43:39,480 --> 00:43:41,679 Or, like, not with me, but like... 702 00:43:41,680 --> 00:43:44,399 Probably gotta finish the apprenticeship first. 703 00:43:44,400 --> 00:43:45,600 Oh, true. 704 00:43:49,440 --> 00:43:51,639 Why do you want to go overseas anyway? 705 00:43:51,640 --> 00:43:54,039 Like, are we too boring for you? 706 00:43:54,040 --> 00:43:55,840 Fuck no. It's just... 707 00:43:57,400 --> 00:43:59,159 Your mum? 708 00:43:59,160 --> 00:44:01,440 No. It's just what I want. 709 00:44:07,520 --> 00:44:10,120 Probably not gonna end up coming back here, are you? 710 00:44:14,840 --> 00:44:16,000 No. 711 00:44:17,240 --> 00:44:18,960 I don't think I will. 712 00:44:48,640 --> 00:44:50,600 (SIREN WAILS) 713 00:45:03,760 --> 00:45:05,600 (RAGGED BREATHING) 714 00:45:21,040 --> 00:45:23,559 Hi, you've reached Eddie. Can't get to the phone right now... 715 00:45:23,560 --> 00:45:25,639 (BANG!) 716 00:45:25,640 --> 00:45:27,839 MAN: Try and calm down. You're alright. That's it. 717 00:45:27,840 --> 00:45:29,479 Pop a little bit of oxygen on. 718 00:45:29,480 --> 00:45:31,599 That's it, just slow your breathing down for me. 719 00:45:31,600 --> 00:45:33,200 Nice steady breathing. 720 00:45:36,720 --> 00:45:39,599 That's it, Alex. Slow that breathing. 721 00:45:39,600 --> 00:45:42,279 It's OK, we'll look after you. 722 00:45:42,280 --> 00:45:44,000 We'll get you there safe. 723 00:46:01,040 --> 00:46:02,840 (WATER SPLASHES) 724 00:46:18,960 --> 00:46:21,000 (DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS) 725 00:47:14,640 --> 00:47:16,520 I love you. 726 00:47:18,840 --> 00:47:20,600 I know. 727 00:47:24,360 --> 00:47:28,200 It's really hard to be angry at someone for being too nice. 728 00:47:30,320 --> 00:47:31,880 But I am. 729 00:47:36,000 --> 00:47:37,960 I really wanna be here with you. 730 00:47:41,160 --> 00:47:43,560 It's just that everything's getting in the way. 731 00:47:51,920 --> 00:47:54,640 You really think that's gonna change once our baby's are born? 732 00:47:59,120 --> 00:48:01,000 We need to get our shit together. 733 00:48:18,200 --> 00:48:20,280 DOCTOR: Because it was an emergency surgery... 734 00:48:23,080 --> 00:48:25,279 She needs to take it easy. 735 00:48:25,280 --> 00:48:26,959 Get plenty of rest. 736 00:48:26,960 --> 00:48:29,799 JOELY: So, when's she gonna know when she can go back to work? 737 00:48:29,800 --> 00:48:33,080 I don't know. She shouldn't return to work until she sees her specialist. 738 00:48:42,880 --> 00:48:44,599 ALEX: Does Faye know we're heading back? 739 00:48:44,600 --> 00:48:45,719 Yep. 740 00:48:45,720 --> 00:48:46,999 And Eddie? 741 00:48:47,000 --> 00:48:48,839 Faye reckons he's fine. 742 00:48:48,840 --> 00:48:50,240 What'd you tell her? 743 00:48:51,320 --> 00:48:53,959 That we'd be back today. So, they know it's work? 744 00:48:53,960 --> 00:48:55,360 That's what I said. 745 00:48:58,760 --> 00:49:00,360 You feeling alright? 746 00:49:01,840 --> 00:49:03,519 Better. 747 00:49:03,520 --> 00:49:05,600 And thank you. 748 00:49:10,480 --> 00:49:12,720 Has Paul been in touch? No. 749 00:49:14,920 --> 00:49:16,520 Yeah, 'course he hasn't. 750 00:49:17,880 --> 00:49:20,160 He's after Freeman, Joely. He's coming for my seat. 751 00:49:22,560 --> 00:49:24,960 I want us on the first flight to Canberra tomorrow. 752 00:49:26,120 --> 00:49:27,719 You have to stop. 753 00:49:27,720 --> 00:49:30,039 You have to stop, Alex! 754 00:49:30,040 --> 00:49:34,119 Doctor said rest for two to three weeks 755 00:49:34,120 --> 00:49:35,999 otherwise you're gonna get another clot 756 00:49:36,000 --> 00:49:38,480 and then we're gonna have to go through this whole thing again. 757 00:49:57,160 --> 00:49:59,440 Mum died in Longreach Hospital. 758 00:50:36,840 --> 00:50:38,919 Where are we at with youth justice reform? 759 00:50:38,920 --> 00:50:40,559 The bill is going to have to take a back seat. 760 00:50:40,560 --> 00:50:42,399 CHARLIE: Might be a foreign concept to you, Alex, 761 00:50:42,400 --> 00:50:43,519 but you just have to be patient. 762 00:50:43,520 --> 00:50:45,319 Tell him he needs to make a move on it. 763 00:50:45,320 --> 00:50:46,519 Or what? 764 00:50:46,520 --> 00:50:48,479 They were being lobbied by the company 765 00:50:48,480 --> 00:50:50,119 that funded their campaigns. 766 00:50:50,120 --> 00:50:51,879 You're not suggesting they were bought. 767 00:50:51,880 --> 00:50:53,079 Well, that's the question. 768 00:50:53,080 --> 00:50:57,479 Did Nick or Ben put any pressure on you over the Procurement Bill vote? 769 00:50:57,480 --> 00:50:59,359 I told you I had concerns about Nick. 770 00:50:59,360 --> 00:51:02,159 If you even try to publish this, I'm gonna get an injunction. 771 00:51:02,160 --> 00:51:03,679 Charlie, you need to calm down. 772 00:51:03,680 --> 00:51:06,840 And you need to wake the fuck up and do your fucking job! 773 00:51:08,680 --> 00:51:10,999 Captions by Red Bee Media 774 00:51:11,000 --> 00:51:13,720 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation