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- Why weren't you at school?

What were you doing? Where were you?

- What's the point? Fuck's sake.

I'm right here. Come on.

- We're running a positive campaign.

Anyone who works on the campaign

has to sign an agreement not to go negative.

- I'm standing for all those

who feel the parties have abandoned them

and no longer represent their core values.

- That bitch won't die.

A friend of mine back home just killed himself.

Apparently the bank was gonna take his farm away.

- This is a good day for ordinary Australians.

- Could you turn that off, please?

- You lot don't get to tell us what to do anymore.

- My lot? - Any questions?

- Yeah, I have one. Where's the incumbent?

Any one of us on stage tonight

can do more for you than an empty chair.

[Cheers and applause]

♪♪

- Halfway through the election campaign,

with the polls still showing no clear front-runner,

both leaders are resorting

to increasingly negative campaigning

in an attempt to cut through the noise.

- What's stirring up anger amongst the locals here

in this crucial election of Freeman in Queensland

is water management.

That single issue has cut Jack Ramsay's lead in the polls,

and while he's still a firm favorite, the gap is closing.

This federal election will see a record number

of independent candidates

directly challenging sitting MPs.

The election will be won or lost

on those all-important preference deals that are

being fiercely negotiated now behind closed doors.

- Longridge was a mistake, Jason.

We should have been there. - We weren't to know.

- I didn't say we weren't to know.

I said it was a mistake.

[Crowd cheering]

♪♪

Okay, so here we go.

Hello. - Hello.

- How are we? - Good. That Alex Irving.

- Oh, she gets about, doesn't she?

- She's a bloody moron.

- Now, now, never underestimate your enemy.

She's no moron.

But, listen, thanks for your support.

You studying hard? - Yep.

- That's a girl. Horse kick you?

- Yeah, something like that.

- You got to look after that. - Yeah.

- I reckon Jack Ramsay is on the take.

- No, he's just lazy.

- You changed your tune.

And I heard the bank is funding his campaign.

People talk.

Now people might think you're mad, can't be trusted,

might go off like a frog in a sock.

- Yeah, thanks for that.

- At least you're not corrupt.

- Then why do people still vote for Ramsay?

- Who else is there?

- G'day, everyone, great to see you all.

It really is.

Look, I'm really chuffed, really chuffed you turned out.

Now I drive down the main street coming in,

lost another pub, gone.

No, it's not easy right now. I know that.

- Bloody awful.

- But hats off to all of you, every last one of you

because you've stayed here, and you've stuck it out.

And we like that around here, don't we?

- I keep thinking how bad things must have been for Stephen.

If only I'd answered his calls...

- It wasn't you that took his farm from him.

- He killed himself in public.

- Outside of the bank that made his life hell.

Blame them! - Yeah.

- Well, at least something good might still come of it.

- Now, listen, I'm not going to insult my opponents.

That's not what I'm about.

But all I want you to do is just think about

who's been there for you for the past 25 years.

- Faye.

♪♪

- 25 years.

Makes me old enough to be your dad, right?

♪♪

What the fuck?

♪♪

- They're almost identical. - Yeah, the racism is fresh.

- "Alex Irving: More Welfare, More Cheating."

- Do they even know my politics?

- Well, apparently you're going to kill the air base,

rip off taxpayers,

cry racism every time you don't get your way.

- Jesus.

- And Eddie's dad could be anyone.

- Alright. I'll call the electoral commission.

One thing, though, the electorate hates

being treated like this. So whoever has done that...

- Oh, come on, it's obviously Ramsay.

- Maybe, or the state branch, but it's an own goal.

We don't let it distract us, okay?

Alright. What do we got on today?

- Voter registration for remote communities

at Longreach Correctional.

- Alright. You got enough forms?

- Mm. Leo and I will get working

on some talking points for town hall.

- Yeah, integrity,

representation, community, I know.

- Tinman here will audit all the donations.

- Why do you keep calling me Tinman?

- In good news, another 25 grand

came in this morning in donations.

- Fuck yeah!

- Yeah, it's from a think tank called the Future for Democracy.

They're backing centrist women,

so it's entirely consistent with the campaign.

- Yep, this is great for us. So let's take maximum advantage.

- I reckon we could boost our radio space.

- So old school. Digital-media ads would be way...

- I'm gonna go.

[Cellphone rings]

[Indistinct conversation]

- You better be at school.

- Well, I feel crap.

- Temperature?

Headache?

Maths test?

- I want to come home.

- Well, that's not bloody happening.

You've missed too much school already.

- Is uncle with you?

- Yeah, no, he's here, but he's flat out today.

Unless you're actually sick,

you're not taking any more time off.

Alright?

Eddie?

- I don't get it.

- Haven't you seen the movie? - Yeah, I get the reference.

I just don't really understand how I'm Tinman.

- Figure it out.

- Are you saying I don't have a heart?

[Cellphone rings]

- Hello?

Who is this?

Look, if you're not gonna tell me who you are...

- I'm watching you and your bastard son.

♪♪

- Oi. Come on, we're waiting.

♪♪

- You all good? - No.

♪♪

[Siren wailing]

- He's promised them an aquatic center and a car park.

I think you should be flattered.

I haven't seen pork barreling this blatant

since Russ Hinder's off-ramp. Damien's worried.

- Well, they're outspending us.

Maybe we should be worried.

- Nope, we let them think that we're skint,

and then we just outspend them in the final two weeks.

Seriously, where do these people

get their day call from, a job lot?

- Well, he's a banker. - A wanker.

- What do you think?

- Maybe lose the pearls.

- They're my grandmother's.

- Well, you've already got the nana vote.

People you need to reach think you're a dinosaur.

- A dinosaur, really? - Well, they're not wrong,

and they're your constituents, you know?

- God, I hate these millennials. They're so damn self-righteous,

and they've got no idea of the shit we've put up with.

[Sighs]

When did I miss the bus?

- Why don't you go the full Angela Merkel?

- You know, if I'd said the word feminist in the press,

my career would have been dead in the water.

You only have to say the F-word in the party room,

and all the boys start circling the wagons,

terrified that I might flip to the dark side

and propose a conscience vote on gender quotas.

- You're not talking to the party room now.

You're talking to the center.

- So feminism is centrist now?

- 20-to 45-year-olds

are no longer afraid to admit that they are feminists.

- Yeah, well, I don't know if I can be that woman.

- Look, you don't have to say that you're a feminist.

You just have to show them that you get it.

Otherwise, all those young people

whose votes we need will go green.

See that? I would vote for that.

♪♪

[Cellphone chimes]

♪♪

- What?

- Jillian Morell has made accusations

of bullying against you.

- For God's sake I sacked her for disloyalty.

Jess died because of her.

It's starting to feel orchestrated...

The fliers, the news articles.

- What, the national press are involved now?

- I don't know, maybe.

- The electoral commission will investigate the fliers,

and this, it's pretty much what we expected.

It doesn't change anything.

So let's not waste any more energy on it.

[Cellphone dings]

♪♪

[Explosion]

- Oh, fuck! - Joely!

♪♪

- Uh, we have a spare tire, right?

- Yes, yes, we've got a spare.

Shit.

- You got that? - Yep.

Thanks for checking.

- You ever change a tire before or what?

- No.

- Oh, God.

Jesus Christ.

- They screw on, don't they? - No.

- You thought I was serious? - Well...

- ♪ Fried eggs and bacon ♪

♪ At the back of mind ♪

[Indistinct singing continues]

- Hey, there.

- Oh, Christ.

- Oh, this is hilarious.

Jack Ramsay.

You've been giving me some grief lately, Alex.

Is this some kind of divine justice?

All under control there? - We're good.

- Well, it's the old 6-cylinder diesel, eh?

What, 460, 470 on the clock?

- 480 actually. - 480?

You know, win or lose this election, Alex,

I reckon about 10,000 K's, you're gonna want a new bus.

But I'd keep the artwork.

Anyway, going for a cold one.

Jace, grab the Esky, will you?

Just water, I'm afraid.

- We're okay, thanks.

- Come on, Alex.

Hot day, hard work, give the guys a break.

Can't tempt you?

[Birds chirping]

So how you traveling, flat tires excepting?

- Been doing all right.

- You're doing more than that, aren't you?

- Yeah, we think so.

- It's a privilege, really, that we can do all this.

- What, have my character assassinated?

- I mean run for Parliament, Alex.

And I stop people when I can, when they say things about you,

but I'm at a go.

- Bit like John McCain

when he stopped his supporter calling Obama an Arab?

- And you'd be Obama in this scenario, right?

- Yeah, exactly. - He was a good man, McCain.

I'd take him any day.

- What about the fake election fliers?

- What fliers?

- The fake ones using my colors,

my photo, everything, saying that all I care about

is giving jobs to my mob and ripping off taxpayers.

- And you're wondering if I've got anything to do with that?

Oh, come on, Alex.

That sort of nonsense is beneath me.

Now, look, I know you've been tearing around the electorate,

giving me a hard time,

but at least give me some credit.

- Then who put them out there?

- Mate, all sorts of cowboys out there on both sides.

You know that.

I've been in this business, what, 25 years.

Do you have any idea

the amount of shit people have said about me in that time?

- White bloke out of Gatton College

with giant cowboy hat gets lucky?

- [Chuckles]

Hey! Hey, I like that.

Yeah, I do.

How did you know I went to Gatton?

I only did a year.

- Knew an old girlfriend of yours long time ago.

Maureen.

- Maureen?

Not Maureen Kelly?

Oh.

Ooh, you've got to be kidding me.

Listen, don't tell the missus, but Maureen was a terrific girl.

How good is this country?

♪♪

Nice to meet you, Alex Irving.

Hey, Jace, time to go!

♪♪

- It's an aggressive move, Nick.

They're gonna hate me.

- You're the woman they fucked over and threw away,

but today you get back up again,

and every single woman in the country

is gonna love you for it.

Remember, you're inspired by the energy

and courage of young women.

Okay?

- Right.

♪♪

[Applause]

♪♪

- develop a fund that will ensure that this great club

remains the beating heart of your city.

We're also announcing a suite of initiatives,

a major upgrade to the change rooms at the North Sydney Oval,

as well as brand-new clubhouses

for the Cammeray Tennis and Rowing Clubs.

We'll see you on election day.

Mima Scott, ladies and gentlemen.

♪♪

- Prime Minister, very generous of you.

Hard not to be cynical about the motives, though.

Mima, Rachel Anderson. - Rachel.

- Just wanted to wish you the best for your campaign.

Might be opponents at the ballot box,

but there's no reason that women shouldn't support each other,

and I have to say, I'm inspired by your courage and your energy.

- Thank you, Rachel.

I wasn't expecting an endorsement.

- So you'll be voting for Mima at the election, then, Rachel?

- Well, I've always believed

in looking out for young women, Damien.

Maybe you don't feel the same

or you might have selected Ms. Scott for a sofa seat.

- Actually, Rachel, I'm feeling pretty confident.

- Good for you.

The electorate will be expecting those checks after I win.

- So good to see you.

Mima Scott, ladies and gentlemen.

- Hi! - Thank you, and I'd like

to thank the Prime Minister, of course,

for his speech and for introducing me, as well.

- "New-look Rachel leaves party in the shade."

- Well, that's nice.

- You're the spurned wife who's taking revenge,

the mistreated woman who's told the boss to go and fuck himself.

- [Chuckles]

- That's hit the onlines. By tonight, it'll be everywhere.

Well, was I right?

- Don't push it, Nick.

[Inhales deeply]

♪♪

- Your house, ma'am.

- Hey, Joely, would I have seemed petty

if I didn't drink his water bottle?

- You were thirsty, right?

[Cellphone ringing]

- [Sighs]

Yes, Ross?

[Indistinct conversations]

What happened?

Don't know, don't care, won't say?

- I don't know. I didn't do anything.

- Yeah, we'll see about that.

[Sighs]

[Door opens]

- Glad you could make it, Alex.

Come in, please.

[Door opens]

Cassie is here because someone has made a complaint

to the Department of Child Services.

- A complaint? About what?

- About Eddie's ongoing truancy.

- I walked you to school myself. Why didn't you go in?

When did you plan to leave? - I didn't.

- If I might just jump in here, when Cassie set up this meeting,

I checked my records,

and Eddie has been coming to school the past few weeks.

- Told you.

- So why are we here?

- Because when we get a notification

of child abuse or neglect, then we have to investigate it.

- Abuse?

- We're not saying that that's what's going on here.

- It sounds like that's exactly what you're saying.

- No, it's when someone notifies us, we need to look into it.

- Who notified you? - I can't say that.

It's confidential. - Why is it bloody confidential?

I'm in the middle of a campaign.

Are you saying that anyone can ring you up

and say anything that they like?

- We understand it's a difficult time,

but we have to investigate every case.

- And in fairness, there have been issues with truancy and...

- In fairness?

- There are protocols we need to follow,

and that involves scheduling a safety check

on Eddie's living conditions.

I can't change the rules.

I'm sorry.

♪♪

- Told you I didn't do anything wrong.

- You've missed school before. This is on you.

- Yeah, well, maybe if you needed my vote,

you'd listen to me.

♪♪

- Eddie.

♪♪

[Cellphone ringing]

What do you want? - Hello to you, too.

You're copping a hammering. How are you holding up?

- I think you've forgotten I walked out on you.

Where the hell are you calling from?

- The office.

Listen, the polls aren't great, but they're not always right.

- That's a relief.

- Ramsay has never faced a real campaign before.

He's lazy, and there are question marks over his links

to big agro business.

- I know all that. - Then I suppose you also know

he got a staffer pregnant, then sacked her.

- You want me to go all suicide bomber,

so your guy remains clean. Is that it?

- You're held to an impossible standard, Alex.

I just thought you could use the heads-up.

Still there?

- You used to hold the shadow portfolio for families, right?

- That's right. - I have some questions about

an investigation they're running.

I need a number, someone high up.

- I'll get back to you. - Thanks.

- Dude, we've got, like, 30 minutes available.

So you're gonna have to make it work.

Okay, got to go. Bye.

- What dirt do we have on Ramsay?

You heard me. What dirt?

- Why are we looking for dirt?

- Because everyone I talk to has a story about him.

- Doesn't mean it's true. - What are you doing?

- Trying to fight back.

What are his links to QBANK?

- He's declared his interest on the financial registry.

- Could have done that years ago.

- He updates it every year.

- He could still be lying.

What allocations? - He's pushed

for secrecy provisions for water allocation buyers.

- See?

- Along with the rest of the government.

- I heard he got a staffer pregnant, then sacked her.

- Jesus, Alex, just because

you've been accused of bullying...

- Someone made an anonymous complaint about Eddie.

Now Child Protection are down on me.

I'm dying here!

Am I just meant to be putting up with it?!

- No, I didn't say that.

- There's a campaign against her. She should fight back.

- What campaign? It's politics.

- I'm being trolled, Leo,

and instead of eating your Cocoa Puffs,

you're meant to be finding the prick.

- Alright. Enough.

Look, if there's proof that Ramsay did something illegal

or broke any code of conduct, concrete proof, then we use it.

If not, we don't go there.

We made a promise to this electorate not to do this.

We all signed it.

- And what, just let them get away with it?

- No, we win this election, and that's what matters.

Child Protection, seriously?

- There's an inspection tomorrow.

- Here? - Here.

♪♪

- [Sighs]

I understand you've been working with Nick Pearce.

Now, I have to tell you. You need to be careful.

He keeps some pretty questionable company.

- Oh, I'm quite enjoying his company.

- He's never held a position of trust within the party

and for good reason.

That little stunt he had you pull today...

- Nobody makes me pull anything, Peter,

and that little stunt is gonna make damn sure

that Damien is held to account by my constituents.

- Was that its only purpose?

- Let's cut to the chase, shall we?

Damien is sandbagging.

He can't lose a single seat,

and he can feel mine slipping away.

So why don't you tell me what he wants?

- He's asked me to tell you that he's prepared to negotiate

pending the result of the election.

- Alright, okay.

Is that it?

- Well, one thing off the record, of course.

- Of course. - There is a path back

to the party if you want it, but not with Nick.

- Is that from Damien, as well? - No.

That's from me.

- Well, thank you, Peter. That is nice to hear.

[Door opens]

[Door closes]

- You never see these people do anything constructive.

They're out marching in the streets and defacing property

and yelling about how much they hate their country.

I just fail to see how any of this is gonna improve society.

- Well, this toxic culture of identity politics

is a cynical movement aimed squarely

at dividing Australians, splitting us up into groups

and then blaming one group for the hardship of another.

I mean, Australia is the most successful

multicultural nation in the world,

and we can see this for what it is.

- The Prime Minister made exactly this point today,

that these thoughts and ideas go against

the reality of our history.

You've got to hand it to him.

At every opportunity, he calls on Australians to come together.

- Look, I agree, and it's so important for young people

to hear this message from our leaders.

♪♪

- Mom?

♪♪

[Engine revving]

♪♪

- Alex?

[Revving continues]

♪♪

- We'll be back, you bitch!

- Come here and say it, you dog!

♪♪

- What's going on?

- It's okay, bub.

It's okay.

♪♪

[Door opens, closes]

♪♪

- I'm calling the police.

♪♪

- So white, yet no details?

- The lights weren't ours?

- No idea of names or plates?

You haven't had any altercations with anyone recently?

- I'm in the middle of a campaign.

- Look, she's been getting a hammering online.

- Anyone specifically? - There's a guy online.

He's been pretty relentless.

It's getting more and more violent.

- Is there a name? - He calls himself BAIT15.

He rang me yesterday.

- What? When?

- We were campaigning. There was a lot going on.

- Is this the first time he's made contact over the phone?

- I've already made complaints to the AFP.

- And what have they said? - An investigation is ongoing.

♪♪

[Knock on door]

- [Speaks indistinctly]

- No, I've explained this to him, and I keep explaining it to him.

We need people in all the booths.

We need the material there the night...

Yep.

- Yeah, sure, of course. - I'll look.

Just can you make it happen, please?

Just do me that... - I saw those numbers, too.

I wondered about the sample size, though.

Yeah, okay, call me back when you've got that there.

- Hi, I'm Joely.

- Hi, Cassie.

So how... How many people live here?

- Uh, myself, Eddie, my brother, Charlie, uh,

sometimes Joely and Leo crash here when it gets late.

- So the overcrowding is only temporary then?

- Overcrowding? I'd hardly call it that.

It's a 3-bedroom house.

- And you're regularly stocking the cupboards, the fridge?

- I feed my kid, if that's what you're asking.

- And apart from the campaign staff,

does anybody else stay here overnight?

- Eddie has the occasional sleepover with his cousin.

Is that a problem? - Not necessarily.

I can imagine the campaign is a lot for anyone,

let alone a teenager.

- Well, it hasn't been easy on any of us, but he's a good kid.

- Mm.

Does he have many friends?

- He does. - And who...

Who looks after him while you're away?

- I'm here most nights, but my cousin,

Faye, and her husband.

A lot of parents have demanding jobs.

- Yeah, I'm just trying to get a full picture here.

Can I have a word with Eddie?

♪♪

Look, I can't sign off that everything is okay.

There's the overcrowding, which I know is temporary.

There's the irregular hours. - There's always someone here.

- I can't tick all the boxes and say everything is okay.

I have a legal duty to Eddie.

♪♪

I'm putting him on a safety plan.

I understand you're under a lot of pressure with the campaign,

but once we've been called in, we can't just walk away.

- This complaint was vindictive.

- I'm sorry, but I have to make a decision based on what I see,

and right now, a safety plan is in Eddie's best interest.

♪♪

- How did it go?

- She put him on a safety plan.

- Jesus Christ, really?

- [Sighs]

I'm a shit mother.

- Don't say that. - What else does it mean?

- It means the system is broken. That's what it means.

- I used to think if Child Protection was involved,

something was wrong.

People will judge me the way I judged them.

- Alex... - No, I deserve it.

- You should let the others know.

It's been a tough couple of days.

We've had a lot thrown at us.

We've got a lot of ground to cover.

The bad press has made it tough, but we made a promise

to this electorate to conduct this campaign with integrity,

and that's exactly what we're gonna do.

Ramsay won't miss this town hall, not after the last time.

But if you hold your own, you can take it from him.

I know you can.

Ramsay is ahead on two party preferred.

We're neck and neck with McNally,

and the Christian right will direct preferences to Ramsay.

It's gonna be tough, but that's what we're here for.

So let's go out there and show them

why Alex is their candidate. We good?

- We're good. - We're good.

- Alright. Let's do this. - You take the shirts.

I'll go get the boxes. - Done.

- Oh, don't forget the forms and the sandwiches.

- Yep, I'm on it.

- Where are you going?

- Out.

- Hey.

Don't even think about it.

I told you Faye is coming over to look after you.

You're not going anywhere.

I'm talking to you.

[Door slams]

- Alright.

Make sure they're there just with the shirts, as well, yeah?

- Yeah. - Joely?

Can you drive me?

I need the quiet.

I love my brother.

Sometimes he can be so self-righteous.

"Now, then, Alex. Oh, Alex."

- Has he always been like that?

- Always, total golden child.

Mum loved him.

- You know, I used to think you were such a dick.

- Used to?

- Now I wonder how you don't just go postal on everyone.

[Cellphone rings]

- Paul. - Hey, Alex.

Why didn't you tell me about Child Protection?

- It's none of your business.

- Good point, but I made some inquiries anyway.

I gather they told you that complaint

about your boy was anonymous? - Yeah.

- It was called in by a member of Jack Ramsay's staff.

- Ramsay made the complaint. - A member of his staff.

Still want that number?

- No.

Thanks, Paul.

♪♪

What's up now?

- Electoral commission just called us.

- About the fliers? - They've decided they'll count

the provisional preference distribution

between Ramsay and Scott McNally, not you.

- What does that mean? - The electoral commission

nominates the top two candidates in each electorate.

They assume other candidates will give their preferences,

and that's how they count them.

They're calling Freeman a race between Ramsay and McNally.

- Seriously?

So if you don't come first or second, you're stuffed?

- That's a fairly bleak way to look at it.

- It's true, though, isn't it?

- Now, listen to me, this is still within your reach.

Just go in there, change their minds and show them

why they should vote for you.

Let's get you set up.

- Do you know anyone coming tonight?

- Probably.

♪♪

All good.

♪♪

- Scott. - Alex.

Our mutual comrade Paul Murphy sends his regards.

- Thanks. Good luck tonight.

- You, too. - Gloria.

- God bless the Christian right.

See you out there.

- Alex. You're looking well.

- You, too, Jack.

Whoever holds government holds the country in their hands.

They get to decide how this place works.

They get to decide how we live our lives.

Now, Jack Ramsay talks about

how out of touch people in Canberra are

as though he's not our member in Canberra.

It's a popular refrain for politicians right now.

- And what have you done?

- What's decided in Parliament has real-world consequence.

People get medical help or they don't.

People get justice or they don't.

People live or they don't.

And if your sitting member is spending his time

pretending that he's not there, then it's time to ditch him.

My friend Stephen spent half his life in a wheelchair.

But it wasn't a rodeo accident that took him.

The country's in drought.

The air base took the town's remaining water.

The banks foreclosed on his farm,

even though he was trying to keep up with his repayments.

You know how he died.

What starts in Canberra ends with us.

But I'm gonna stop talking now

because what I really want to hear

is how Jack Ramsay is going to explain himself to you.

- Good on you, Jack.

You're the man! - G'day, everyone.

- G'day, Jack. - Good on you.

Always good to see you.

I'd like to acknowledge the other candidates...

Gloria, Scott, Alex.

[Sighs]

You know [chuckles]

an election campaign doesn't have to be a pub brawl.

I think it's a pretty good sign that we can all be civil.

That was, uh, pretty emotional stuff from Alex there,

and, yeah, sure, things are hard out here right now, real hard.

We all know that.

So I'd like to talk about the things

I'm gonna do for you all should you decide

to vote for me.

Now, first up,

I've got an ironclad guarantee from the Prime Minister

for a $10 million upgrade

to sporting facilities across the electorate.

Now, I think this...

- QBANK get any of this cash, Jack?

- Not unless they're a sporting body.

Last time I checked, I don't think they are.

- No, well, they're foreclosing on my farm, too, mate.

- Well, I'm very sorry to hear that.

That's a terrible situation.

- Yeah, you got mates on the bank board, haven't you?

Yeah, why are they getting rewarded for us

getting kicked out of our bloody homes?

- Now, hang on a minute.

Yeah, yeah, wait, wait, wait, just let me answer that.

Yeah, I do know...

I do know people on the QBANK board,

but I wouldn't go so far as to say they were mates,

and these rewards you're talking about,

I'm not exactly sure what you mean.

But I would like to remind everyone here

just for a minute that QBANK

and the government, they've partnered on lots,

lots of infrastructure programs.

I mean, that's how we get things done.

- What about water allocations on the Dimattina?

- Yeah.

- The air base is taking everything.

- Hey, hey, hey, now, listen, listen,

if you want to have a serious discussion

about water allocation, that's... that's fine with me.

We'll stay here all night, will we?

- Why did you let them redirect the river?

- I... I didn't let them redirect the river.

A full assessment was made,

and the appropriate committee made its decision.

- They're taking our water!

- That's got nothing to do with me!

- Yeah, well, if it's got nothing to do with you,

what do you do, Jack? - Just sit down, why don't you?

- Why did you let them take our water?

- They're not taking your water.

And can I just remind you, that air base,

that provides a lot of employment

and a hell of a lot of investment to this region.

Now, I won't apologize for that.

So what are you telling me?

Are you telling me that you don't want these jobs?

These jobs that are crucial to this electorate...

- Did you get your staffer pregnant and then sack her?

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- Did I what?

- Did you get a staffer pregnant,

and then did you sack her?

- Yeah, how many other staffers have you had affairs with?

- Shut up about the staff! - Nobody cares!

- What have we got ourselves here,

a little protest meeting, is it?

Why don't you sit down, sir? You sit down!

What do you want to turn this into, a rabble in the gutter?

This is disappointing.

Listen, this stunt... That's all it is.

This stunt is an insult to the good people of this electorate.

Why don't you sit down? Why don't you all...

Do you want to have a meeting or do you want to have a rabble?

- Clear the floor!

[Indistinct yelling]

- This is what you want to do, is it?

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You ought to be ashamed of yourselves!

You don't want to hear me talk, that's fine.

I'll leave you to it!

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Far as I'm concerned, the meeting is over!

- Get off, mate!

[Indistinct yelling continues]

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- Oi, you killed that. That was awesome.

There's no way the religious right

are gonna give preferences after that.

- You signed the declaration when you joined this campaign.

What did it say? - Charlie.

- What did it say, Joely?

- That I would work to ensure a safe and productive campaign.

- And ensure that the highest standards of integrity

are maintained because our electorate demand

and deserve it.

Get on the bus.

- I want to stay with Alex. - I know. You work for me.

I run this campaign, and if you don't get on that bus,

you're fired.

- Good run, boss man.

- Don't treat me like an idiot, Alex.

I saw what happened in there. - Fuck!

- I've never been more ashamed of you.

- Ramsay's team reported me to Child Services.

They're killing me, Charlie. - It's not just about you, Alex.

Did you contact those women, hmm?

Do you even know that their stories are true?

Yeah, well, congratulations, Alex,

because tomorrow morning, those women are gonna be roadkill.

The media are gonna turn on them.

Their photos are gonna be everywhere.

It'll all come down to them, and it'll be your fault.

We've given so much for you to be here, okay,

and you keep acting as if you're the only one that matters,

like you always do.

- That's not fair. - Not fair?

Who the fuck said any of this is fair?

Make your own way home.

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