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Kathleen Sloan. I should have recognised you.

What exactly do I get for my $20 million?

This bill should be withdrawn and redrafted.

I'm going to get the next tranche through, with your support.

I told you to be patient. Surprise.

(SCREAMING)

We can reform a broken, punitive system

We can reform to one that is restorative.

to one that is restorative.

This is bleeding-heart politics gone mad.

My constituents wouldn't want me to vote for with you on this.

My constituents wouldn't want me You're finished, Kohli!

You're finished, Kohli!

The matter is resolved in the affirmative.

Yes!

The Alliance has a draft constitution.

We're closing a deal with our financiers, and we are ready.

We're closing a deal with Make sure you enjoy the moment

Make sure you enjoy the moment

because you just made Make sure you enjoy the moment

because you just made fucking history.

REPORTER: How do you answer the fresh allegations made against you?

Were you paid for your vote?

(MUFFLED AND DISTANT) REPORTER: How do you answer

the fresh allegations made against you, Alex?

What's your relationship with the Earthsong Industries?

Alex, what's your position on minimum sentencing

Alex, what's your position for corrupt politicians?

for corrupt politicians?

Were you paid for your vote?

Today's AusNews report Were you paid for your vote?

Today's AusNews report alleged that you receive money

in reciprocation of support for a green tech company...

What have you got to say for yourself?

What have you got to say for yourself? Ms Irving! Ms Irving!

Ms Irving! Ms Irving!

Get out of the way!

(PRESS LOUDLY CALL OUT QUESTIONS)

REPORTER: High-profile MP Alex Irving

is the centre of a corruption scandal today

with allegations that she took payment

in exchange for her vote on key legislation.

Earthsong Industries was the primary beneficiary

of the government's Sustainable Procurement Practices Bill,

which passed with crucial support from Ms Irving,

and former cross-bencher, Helena Rossi.

Campaign finance records revealed Helena Rossi.

Campaign finance records revealed

both MPs received substantial donations from Earthsong...

What the fuck, Rachel? Did Marion publish?

I don't see how. We got an injunction.

Did you know about it? No, I had no idea.

But listen, who's the original source?

AusNews ran an expose. But listen, who's the original source?

AusNews ran an expose.

They're accusing me of selling my vote to Earthsong.

They're accusing me of selling my vote to Earthsong. They're linking me to organised crime.

They're linking me to organised crime.

Listen, Marion doesn't write for AusNews. They're linking me to organised crime.

Listen, Marion doesn't write for AusNews.

Well, they want me paraded naked through the fucking streets.

Well, they want me paraded naked through the fucking streets. Alright, listen, just sit tight, let me find out what's going on.

Alright, listen, just sit tight, let me find out what's going on.

Alright, listen, just sit tight, And, Alex, don't forget,

And, Alex, don't forget,

And, Alex, don't forget, you've got justice for those girls, yeah?

you've got justice for those girls, yeah?

What'd she say?

Congratulations on passing the amendment.

Ms Irving?

What do you want me to do?

Ah, pull up over there.

Why are there journos in our front yard?

I don't know, I think I fucked up.

What about kids in detention? We got it through. I don't know, I think I fucked up.

What about kids in detention? We got it through.

What about kids in detention? Good one, Mum.

Good one, Mum.

We got a car.

Go round the back, go through the back lane, and we're there.

Go round the back, go through See you soon.

See you soon.

See you soon. Eddie! Eddie! Eddie, can you...?

Eddie! Eddie! Eddie, can you...?

Righto, calm down, calm down.

Hey, Eddie! Relax. Move.

Hey, Eddie! Eddie, is your mum inside?

Eddie, is your mum inside?

Eddie, has your mother Eddie, is your mum inside?

Eddie, has your mother gone too far this time?

I shouldn't have to tell you fellas how to do your jobs,

but maybe you want to start getting shit right for a change, yeah?

but maybe you want to start getting Oh, wait, you want Eddie, right?

Oh, wait, you want Eddie, right?

Because I look like Eddie? Oh, wait, you want Eddie, right?

Because I look like Eddie? Like all the rest of us black kids?

Because I look like Eddie? You know what? Here's Eddie.

You know what? Here's Eddie.

Eddie Irving, is your mother inside?

Eddie, how's it feel to know Eddie Irving, is your mother inside?

Eddie, how's it feel to know that your mother's corrupt?

How many black kids died in custody this week?

How many black kids Or this year? Can you tell me?

Or this year? Can you tell me?

No, you can't. You've got no idea.

And you don't care.

Eddie Irving, what would you say to your mum about what she's done?

I'd say she's done something to fix this place,

while you dickheads just do what you're told. Shame job...

Eddie... The lot of you.

Hey, we black and we strong. We're outta here.

Eddie.

Oh, it's the bodyguard. How you doing?

You alright? Yeah.

Where to, Ms Irving?

Let's go to Charlie's. They're still at the hospital.

Is that a pool? Fuck yeah!

How long are we going to be staying here for?

Someone fucking hacked my work platform.

They took the whole first draft, dumped it in the article.

They even, you know, kept my spelling mistakes

and all the stuff that legals told me to get rid of.

What, Nick's ties to organised crime?

Yeah, yeah, it didn't... Wasn't in the next draft.

Yeah, yeah, it didn't... Oh, you don't believe me.

Oh, you don't believe me.

Marion, I know it's feasible.

There's company that hack anyone for five grand.

You wouldn't be the first journalist, but why?

I mean, how would they know to target you?

Well, there's been, you know, certain pressure on me to publish.

What... What do you mean? From who? Your editor?

Or was it your original source?

Because, come on, it's pretty clear that you've had a tip-off.

Am I wrong?

OK.

All the independents took money from the tank,

but only Helena and Alex have been targeted.

The person with the most to gain politically is Damien,

The person with the most to gain but I doubt he'd leave me standing,

but I doubt he'd leave me standing,

and you're way too smart but I doubt he'd leave me standing,

and you're way too smart to be used by a politician.

And this has all gone down since the Procurement Bill.

And, you know, the only person I can think of

with an axe this big to grind is Kathleen Sloan.

She openly lobbied against the Bill, she's been publicly critical

that she's been locked out of millions in tenders,

that she's been locked out and she certainly has the means.

and she certainly has the means.

Is that it? I can't answer any of this, Rachel.

Well, meanwhile, Helena hasn't gotten out of bed for two days

and Alex's political career is basically over.

Don't you think you've been played? Oh, fuck off!

Seriously, fuck off!

Why on earth do you want to go back in there?

Why on earth What could you possibly still want?

What could you possibly still want?

Because it isn't Alex and Helena should be stepping down.

Because everything, everything, it just leads back to you.

You know, Nick's dealings with organisations both sides of the law.

You know, funnelling money to give yourself a power base.

You know, why do you think they're not going to come after you?

I didn't vote for the Bill.

I'm not fucking stupid, Rachel.

OK, listen, Marion, you don't have to believe in me.

OK, listen, Marion, But Alex and Helena,

But Alex and Helena,

they are decent people.

Matthew and the Alliance,

we are trying to change things for the better

and there are plenty of people that don't want to see that succeed.

You've just seen the lengths that they'll go to,

You've just seen the lengths so don't let them win.

so don't let them win.

I'll lift my injunction.

If you've got anything that can help them,

or clean up the shit show that's out there,

then I really hope you'll use it.

It's gonna implicate you.

Well, that's your call.

WOMAN: I'll be back to check on you in a couple of hours.

CHARLIE: Thank you.

I've always liked Esther.

Nah, Olivia.

Wasn't that an ex-girlfriend?

No.

Better not have been.

Frankie?

Oh, God no. My high school nemesis.

You had a nemesis?

You didn't? Typical.

Elizabeth. Like the Queen.

Keep your mum's tradition going.

Charles.

I regret telling you that story.

(PHONE BUZZES)

Paul again. What's happening?

It's a crisis.

It's Alex, apparently. (PHONE DINGS)

Beautiful girl.

What did Paul want?

He wants me to go back in.

(WHOOSH!)

(CLANK!)

Jesus, Alex.

I thought there was journos.

You OK?

No. I'm not.

Is it the heart? Should we be going to the hospital?

Is there somebody I should be calling,

It's not the heart. It's not the heart.

But you just overturned a 236-year habit of locking kids up.

But you just overturned You should be proud.

You should be proud.

You think I'm done?

That's not what I'm saying. But if it's the end...

That's not what I'm saying. This is not the end.

This is not the end.

Do you think I should give up?

After everything? Let them get away with it?

You know I don't.

Jesus, Joely.

There's so much I have to do.

Yeah.

I know the feeling.

Do you think Rachel might know something?

REPORTER: Damien Bauer has refused to comment

REPORTER: Damien Bauer on the serious rift in his party

on the serious rift in his party

and rumours on the serious rift in his party

and rumours of a looming leadership spill.

Yesterday, several Opposition MPs walked out of the chamber

Yesterday, several Opposition MPs during a crucial vote

during a crucial vote

in protest over Mr Bauer's hardline stance

on raising the age of criminal responsibility.

The Member for Freeman has proven time and time again

that she's not fit to hold office.

I call on Alex Irving to face up that she's not fit to hold office.

I call on Alex Irving to face up to the Australian public

I call on Alex Irving to face up and answer these questions.

and answer these questions.

How much money did she take from organised crime?

How much money did she take How many votes did she sell?

How many votes did she sell?

And how much longer does she intend How many votes did she sell?

And how much longer does she intend to disgrace our Parliament

And how much longer does she intend with her presence?

with her presence?

(PRESS CLAMOUR)

RACHEL: Alex, there you are.

What happened? Marion's been hacked.

That is bullshit.

It's true, just listen.

The original tip-off came from Kathleen Sloan.

Now, she put pressure on Marion's editor

and then when I got the injunction she went nuclear.

and then when I got the injunction Did she ever pressure you?

Did she ever pressure you?

She lobbied me over the Bill.

I told her I was supporting the She lobbied me over the Bill.

I told her I was supporting the legislation. That was the end of it.

Well, obviously not for Kathleen. This is all about the Bill.

Oh, and all that bullshit about organised crime,

it's just Nick's dodgy friends.

Marion said legal had already killed it,

so I would get a lawyer and sue for defo.

so I would get a lawyer And who'll pay for it?

And who'll pay for it?

Maybe then put out a statement, And who'll pay for it?

Maybe then put out a statement, fast.

Maybe then put out a statement, Saying what? That I'm stepping down?

Saying what? That I'm stepping down?

No, you've gotta come out swinging.

What about the Alliance?

I'm sorry, Alex. We have to be above reproach.

Come on Mum, let's go. Come on.

Where are we going? To see Eric.

Where are we going? Who's Eric?

Who's Eric?

How are you feeling?

Kill for a real drink. Yeah.

Think she likes you.

Yeah, I know.

I'm going to teach her every fuckin' swear word I know.

Oi.

Can I hold her? Yeah.

Hey, bubba.

You forget how small they are.

Aunty Faye's gonna love her, eh?

Hey. Hey.

You OK? Yeah.

Hey.

Hey. What do you reckon?

I reckon you're gonna be awesome parents.

Mum, you want a drink? No, I'm good.

Alex! Alex! Yeah, what?

Somebody left this on your desk at the office.

It's got Marion Beaumont written all over it.

Thank you for coming. I'm surprised to see so many of you.

Must be a free feed going on, eh? (LAUGHTER)

Quite a lot of you were here yesterday

when I was unavoidably prevented from answering your questions,

which is why I called you tonight.

I categorically deny the allegations raised

I categorically deny by our friends at AusNews.

by our friends at AusNews.

The truth is, I took campaign money

from a think tank The truth is, I took campaign money

from a think tank called Future for Democracy.

It was $20,000. We did our due diligence.

It was $20,000. And we declared it.

And we declared it.

And yes, I voted in favour for the Procurement Bill.

The legislation promised to create regional jobs

and to support sustainable industry

and, yes, I would vote for that again.

I hadn't heard of Earthsong Industries before the vote

and I didn't know that they funded the think tank

and I didn't know that supported my election campaign.

that supported my election campaign.

As Independents, that supported my election campaign.

As Independents, we run for integrity.

You hold us, and we hold ourselves, to a higher standard.

But we need to hold everyone to that same high standard.

Do you know who else took money directly from Earthsong Industries?

Do you know who else took money Paul Murphy and his party.

Paul Murphy and his party.

They took money and they took meetings.

Damien Bauer and his party, they took money and they took meetings.

And you're not all camped outside their house Damien Bauer and his party, they took money and they took meetings.

And you're not all camped outside their house

because you know how the system works.

It's not about one company. It's about coal and fossil fuel.

Gambling. Sugar. Tech, transport.

Money buys influence.

Money determines policy,

while the voters at home, they have no idea.

And you lot, you lot run on outrage and clickbait.

And you lot, you lot You beat up on organised crime

You beat up on organised crime

and you turned a blind eye You beat up on organised crime

and you turned a blind eye to the lobby racket.

So, why don't you start reporting on that?

This place will never work for the people,

while private interests are at play.

And I'm bloody sick of it. And I can't fix this by myself.

(ALL CLAMOUR)

Ms Irving? (ALL CLAMOUR)

Ms Irving? No, no!

Ms Irving?

REPORTER: It appears Alex Irving has Ms Irving?

REPORTER: It appears Alex Irving has collapsed here at Parliament House.

REPORTER: It appears Alex Irving has Alex.

Alex.

Alex!

Sweetheart, are you OK?

No. I'm not. You had a heart attack.

When was this?

When we were in Winton.

Why didn't I know anything about it?

You had an operation.

It was just a simple... Don't fucking lie to me.

You didn't tell me. You said you were fine.

And got all shitty when I asked you about it.

And I only find out when you collapsed on TV?

I'm really sorry.

You have to do all kinds of stuff to get shit through Parliament.

Lie, cheat, whatever. No, that's not...

Lie, cheat, whatever. But don't lie to me. Don't pretend.

But don't lie to me. Don't pretend.

It's not fair.

I'm sorry.

One of my teachers was going to call you yesterday.

One of my teachers I got accepted for an exchange.

I got accepted for an exchange.

What?

Apparently you don't have to go to all your classes.

Yeah, OK. Where?

Iceland. Iceland?

You really want to do this?

Yeah, I do.

But are you going to be alright?

Look, I'll worry about you.

No. I mean with all this. Are you going to be alright?

You can't keep lying to me, yeah?

Otherwise I won't go. And I want to.

I promise.

I reckon I need to do this.

I reckon you do too.

I'm so proud of you, bub.

Tonight, I sit down with investigative journalist

Marion Beaumont, whose reporting into dark money

has lifted the lid on government corruption.

So, I've been working on these political finance stories for years.

There is so much money at play

and there is so little appetite to address it.

Alex Irving appears to have started the conversation.

In your opinion, do these Independents have a case to answer?

Well, I think it's a case study in vulnerability.

State capture, it's a systemic problem.

State capture, It's a whole of government problem.

It's a whole of government problem.

I mean, It's a whole of government problem.

I mean, that's what Alex Irving was saying.

I mean, Everything about our system,

Everything about our system,

from the rules on political donations and campaigns,

to the laws on lobbying, the protocols on influence.

Everything suits, just the way it has been.

It suits the major parties, and it suits big business,

it suits the unions, it suits vested interests,

and old money, and new money, and influence.

and old money, and new money, And, yes, it suits organised crime.

And, yes, it suits organised crime.

To look at what this means, it's a credible threat to democracy.

There are checks and balances. Yeah, yeah.

But they're a little bit weak, which is probably by design.

See, dark money, it washes through institutions, think tanks,

blind trusts, to politicians with no accountability.

The only time it gets into the public consciousness

is when there's a political point to score

and we in the media, we just fail to ask the right questions,

so the system grinds on.

That's quite a position statement.

Well, Marcia, am I wrong?

OK, moving on. We have a new federal Anti-Corruption Commission.

You must have a few ideas about which politicians

might be in their sights... Oh, come on.

This... Look I think this is bigger than just one person.

You've just got to stop making the same mistake

You've just got to stop making and focus on systemic solutions.

and focus on systemic solutions.

What did they say about me?

An uncontainable force for reform and an unmissable soap opera

all combined in one five-foot package of justifiable rage...

I'm five foot four.

..who could probably shoot someone on Pitt Street

..who could probably shoot someone and get away with it right now.

and get away with it right now.

Turns out all that we needed to make you be loved by everyone

Turns out all that we needed was have you collapse on live TV.

was have you collapse on live TV.

Everyone?

Well, not AusNews, but that's almost a compliment.

Yeah, well, that's in their job description.

Any word from Rachel?

She asked me to stand.

For the Independent Alliance in the next election. For Noonan.

That's next to Freeman. I've got family there.

Well, she's addressing the diversity issue.

Well, she's addressing Thanks.

Thanks.

I was the diversity hire too. When was this?

I was the diversity hire too. Like, a couple of weeks ago.

Like, a couple of weeks ago.

And obviously I said no, Like, a couple of weeks ago.

And obviously I said no, but I've been wondering.

You didn't tell me.

I didn't think there was any possibility.

Do you want to stand?

What do you think?

I think I want to.

Then you should.

Yeah. Alright. I'm gonna go chat to the nurses.

And figure out when you're ready to be released back out into the wild.

You do that.

Cool.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

Mr Bauer. Mr Bauer! Mr Bauer!

You've called for Alex Irving's resignation

for accepting campaign donations from Earthsong Industries.

Did you receive any funds yourself?

We've complied with all campaign donation requirements.

That's not the question. Did you receive...

And we will release that information, when required, next year.

Should campaign donations be declared in real time?

We're not the government here, Virginia.

We're not the government here, Are you still the leader?

Are you still the leader?

These so-called Independents

are just well-heeled city elites having a sook.

We're focused on the forgotten people, in the outer suburbs,

where our kind of Australians are doing it tough.

where our kind of Australians Mr Bauer!

Mr Bauer!

I can't believe you haven't given her a name yet.

I can't believe you haven't Yeah, we've got six months.

Yeah, we've got six months.

So, what, she's going to be called 'the baby' for six months?

I've been calling her Eric. She's not Eric.

What's this?

We're heading back to Winton.

Me, Dee, the bub. Eric?

Shut up. But we'll only go if you're alright.

Yeah, no, no, I'm alright. But Winton?

Yeah, no, no, I'm alright. A lot of aunties there.

A lot of aunties there.

And I want to go home.

When are you back?

Not sure. Dee's looking at postings after that.

Where to? She's been offered New York.

Where to? What about you?

What about you?

You know, I always thought it was me in politics.

You know, I always thought Turns out it's you.

Turns out it's you.

I just want some time away from it. From everything.

From me.

I'm sorry.

You good?

I'm good.

You? Yeah.

Well, why don't you both head off? I'll have a lie down.

I'm feeling a bit tired, eh? I'm fine.

You sure? Yes.

OK.

Thank you.

Yeah, she's not Eric, alright?

Yeah, we'll see.

You're moving slowly, Alex. I'm improving.

You sure you're well enough to be here on your own?

You sure you're well enough That assistant of yours?

That assistant of yours?

She has her own life now. And I'm fine.

I was interested to get your call.

You're talking about a lot of money.

You said you wanted to make a difference.

Well, there's the issue of the recent Procurement Legislation.

I'm not going to change my mind on that.

Appoint an independent board and you'll be eligible to tender.

The monopoly on media ownership needs to be broken up.

There's no way of getting anything done around here

while the current owners are in power.

while the current owners I'm guessing you'd be looking to buy.

I'm guessing you'd be looking to buy.

This was the point Rachel declined.

I'm not Rachel.

I know you tipped off Marion Beaumont to investigate me.

I also know you hacked her account.

And I know that you gave that information to a media organisation

that has spent the last two and a half years destroying me.

These things leave a trail, Kathleen.

And if that got out,

you'd never be able to hold a major media licence.

So, why come to me?

JOELY: You sure about today? Yep.

You know, I will stand in Noonan. I made some calls.

Reckon I could win it. That is if you'll have me.

Of course. Yeah.

And I reckon one day, might even take your job.

Somebody's gotta keep you in line.

That's exactly what I'd do.

Right. Some of you have been asking some questions.

Like, "What do we do now that the Opposition barely has enough members

"to field a cricket team?"

Or, "Will there be an election soon?"

Is that a reasonable summary of the shit you've been asking me?

Yeah? Alright. Well, this might clear a few things up.

Boss.

Right, this is the state of play.

Rachel Anderson's new party Right, this is the state of play.

Rachel Anderson's new party is going to save Australian politics.

It's going to change the way we live our lives.

It's also going to make no difference at all.

This new so-called Independent Alliance of hers,

it's not a political party, they're a brand,

a focus group in search of the next buzzword.

A pack of grifters in search of the next rort.

Every time they talk about grassroots,

we accuse them of having no policies.

Every time they talk about consultation,

Every time we talk about elites and NIMBYs.

we talk about elites and NIMBYs.

So, I want you focused.

Because Rachel Anderson and her Independents,

Because Rachel Anderson well, they're the Opposition now.

well, they're the Opposition now.

They're the ones we're fighting, well, they're the Opposition now.

They're the ones we're fighting, and by God we're going to fight.

Alright. Get back to work and lift your fucking games.

Hey. Have we heard from Charlie?

Well, the drums rolled off in my forehead

Well, the drums rolled off And the guns went off in my chest

And the guns went off in my chest

Remember carrying the baby And the guns went off in my chest

Remember carrying the baby just for you

Remember carrying the baby Crying in the wilderness

Crying in the wilderness

I lost track of my friends, I lost my kin

I cut them off at the limbs

I drove out over the flatland

Hunting down you and him

The sky was big and empty

My chest filled to explode

I yelled my insides out at the sun

At the wide open road

It's a wide open road

It's a wide open road...

You grew up out here. Yep.

You grew up out here. So how do you think it feels...

So how do you think it feels...

That explains a lot.

Sleeping by yourself

When the one you love, Sleeping by yourself

When the one you love, the one you love

When the one you love, Is with someone else

Is with someone else

It's a wide open road

It's a wide open road...

Oh, my God!

So how do you think it feels

Sleeping by yourself

When the one you love, the one you love

Is with someone else...

Where's the baby? Yep, coming.

I reach out just to touch you

Then I realise

It's a wide open road

And now you can go any place

That you wanna go.

Shall we go through the running order?

We're expected in the courtyard in a few minutes.

The press are already there. Great.

Alright, so Matthew, you will start as discussed

and I'm sure I don't need to remind you of the big picture,

and I'm sure I don't need to but this is an historic moment.

but this is an historic moment.

We do have to keep it brief. but this is an historic moment.

We do have to keep it brief. Yes, of course.

And then you hand over to Rachel.

Right, I will acknowledge your courage,

Right, I will acknowledge announce the name of the Alliance,

announce the name of the Alliance,

and make a short...

..statement of values, Hi, everyone.

It's good to see you all. Alex.

I want to thank you all for voting to support those amendments,

I want to thank you all for voting or abstaining from voting.

or abstaining from voting.

What you've done or abstaining from voting.

What you've done has changed everything.

What you've done But this is just the start.

But this is just the start.

Well, I think I speak for everyone

saying that it's good Well, I think I speak for everyone

saying that it's good to see you on your feet,

saying that it's good but this isn't a great moment.

but this isn't a great moment.

I think it is.

I really appreciated your messages of support,

I really appreciated and it meant a lot.

and it meant a lot.

So, I'm here to accept the offer alongside you in this Alliance.

Alex. You offered, Rachel.

Alex. I'm recovered. I've cleared my name.

I'm recovered. I've cleared my name.

And I'm here to accept that offer.

This is a formal meeting, Alex.

And I've canvassed opinion. Unless you've changed your mind.

No. The offer has always stood.

Thank you, but not always.

Right. So, as you were saying...

So, the website goes live during the press conference.

We won't take questions immediately after,

but of course you are all free to talk to whoever you like.

but of course you are all free (CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY)

(CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY)

(CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY)

Ladies and gentlemen, today's an important day for me.

But that personal importance pales into insignificance

before the responsibility I feel.

I've walked away from a party where I've found a home.

My colleagues behind me have done the same.

We've done this because representing our electorates

takes precedence over serving party interests.

And if the party is out of step with the country,

if it's answerable to vested interests

and not the people that it's supposed to represent,

and not the people then it's up to us to act.

then it's up to us to act.

This alliance of Independents is ready to face the next election.

We are ready to fight whenever Paul Murphy calls it, and we are united.

United under the leadership of Alex Irving.

Thank you, Matthew.

I would like to thank my great friend Thank you, Matthew.

I would like to thank my great friend and ally, Rachel Anderson,

because none of this would be possible without her.

She led this country. She bled for it.

She faced down the misogyny and abuse of her opponents.

She has prevailed.

But so much service has taken its toll

But so much service and a great leader, a great ally,

and a great leader, a great ally,

knows when it's time and a great leader, a great ally,

knows when it's time to pass the baton.

And I pay tribute to her.

Thank you, Rachel.

And welcome to the future of Australian democracy.

I will let my colleague, Matthew Kohli, answer questions. Thank you.

OK, I'm sure you have a lot to ask. What the fuck happened there?

Alright, just calm down. Let's strategise.

I only spoke to her 20 minutes... We've got to throw her under the bus.

I only spoke to her 20 minutes... Absolutely under the bus.

Absolutely under the bus.

OK, she's coming. Absolutely under the bus.

OK, she's coming. Just give me five.

Keep your cool, OK? Alright.

What the hell was that?

I'm stabbing you in the front. What the hell was that?

I'm stabbing you in the front. Really?

Because if you think that little stunt of yours

is going to shove me into a... You've had power for too long.

You've made too many compromises.

You can't lead the party.

Yeah? What makes you think you can?

Because I'm not at risk of prosecution.

Because I've secured $20 million in funding from Kathleen Sloan

Because I've secured $20 million to bankroll the Alliance.

to bankroll the Alliance.

And because I have the numbers.

Your friend, Marion Beaumont,

gave me every file she had.

You've been referred to the Anti-Corruption Commission.

That's bullshit. They've got nothing.

You said it yourself. We have to be above reproach, and you're not.

You said it yourself. We have to be I'm doing you a favour, Rachel.

I'm doing you a favour, Rachel.

You're out of your mind.

Take the favour.

I got one thing, honey Yeah, one thing, honey

I got one thing, honey Yeah, one thing on my mind

Yeah, one thing on my mind

Two young bodies, yeah Two warm bodies

And the fingers entwined

With you next to me

We can set this world alight

Here comes destiny

She gonna set this night on fire

I got one thing, honey, Yeah, one thing, honey

I got one thing, honey, Yeah, one thing on my mind

Yeah, one thing on my mind

You, me and destiny

We're gonna set this night on fire...

I'm sorry.

Yeah, me too.

What's your next move? I don't know.

I think maybe it's time I got a life.

I wanted to talk to you in my traditional language, but I can't.

Those words were taken from my mum when she was a child.

So, the only language I know is your language.

I wanted my mum to be here.

To see all this.

But she's not.

She died, waiting for proper health-care,

while the party in government had a leadership spill.

You really don't want us to be here, do you?

I was dropped into the Senate by a woman who thought she could use me.

I won my own seat in the Lower House.

I installed this nation's first Indigenous Prime Minister.

And you still look at me like I don't belong.

You think I should be lucky to be here?

You think I should be honoured?

You think I'm just another ungrateful black bitch?

I don't care. I will do what has to be done.

And I will not stop.

And one day...

One day you'll thank me for it.

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Oh, no, you didn't You didn't push me again

I've got a memory like an elephant, Honey,

I've got a memory I never forget

I never forget

They call me the collector

I keep tabs on who's been bad

They call me the collector

And when the day comes, Honey, to collect my rent money

And when the day comes, Honey, Better believe I'll be back...

Better believe I'll be back...