Total Control

Where are we at with youth justice reform?

Unfortunately, the bill is going to have to take a back seat.

You're not suggesting they were bought?

They were being lobbied by the company

that funded their campaigns.

Your advisor, Ben, his salary was subsidised

by a company called Earthsong Industries.

Nick set it up.

Paul's scheduled to open up the criminal code.

I plan to make some amendments.

I never quite know whether you don't know what you're doing or you do.

But if this gives me a win on the floor, then I'm all for it.

I'm gonna ask you to back me. It's gonna be tough at first.

What's happening? I can't say.

But if it works, it'll be worth it.

Exebuild killed Marcy.

They killed Jess,

with the help of one of your Ministers.

And they helped me get elected?

You fucked us, Rachel.

On in five.

The Murphy government remain in damage control

amid the fallout from the sudden resignation of Helena Rossi.

While crossbench MP Rachel Anderson

has guaranteed supply and confidence,

the question now is

what impact she'll have on the government's agenda

as it approaches the next election...

..and whether Paul Murphy can hold on to his shaky minority until then.

With an unpredictable crossbench and an opposition out for blood,

this final sitting day is certain to be the biggest test

of his leadership yet.

Can you just pack that up for me?

And make sure you put the notes in the...those little dividers.

Can you go and put some tabs in that?

Just follow what that one looks like. The tabs are there.

Sally, can you just make sure you clip that together for me?

Thank you.

Thanks, guys.

We have a shit-ton of legislation to push through today, people.

The only chat I want to hear is work related.

Where are those briefings I asked for?

You know when to come in.

Yeah, I didn't mind the first million times you told me.

Better not fuck up, then.

You OK? Yeah, I'm OK.

You sure? Yeah, I said I'm fine.

Stop pestering me.

Alright, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thanks, guys.

(OVER RADIO) Rachel Anderson has saved the government

from a snap election,

stepping in to cover the sudden resignation of Helena Rossi.

It was a... Feels like it's all unravelling.

..considering that her electorate...

There are headwinds, but we knew there would be.

..of the Murphy government...

No, I mean all of it.

I don't think they know what they want anymore.

That hasn't changed.

What they want is a government that gives a damn about them.

..low unemployment, persistent inflation and interest rate rises

are darkening the financial outlook for everyday Australians.

Cutting it a bit fucking close to the wire, aren't we, Chuckles?

Succinct talking points.

I'm just making some amends after this morning's op eds.

Well, I wanted them reissued an hour ago.

Well, so did I, but some of us are human, Sharon.

Where the fuck is AI when you need it?

Morning, folks. Another day at the factory.

Morning, Prime Minister.

And we're through with the dummy spitting, right?

Can I grab you another coffee, Prime Minister?

No, better stop at three,

otherwise I won't be able to sleep through Question Time.

Did you see the Ausnews op ed? Mm-hm.

Out for blood, as usual. Are we on it?

Yeah, Charlie's making changes to the talking points now.

Just some pre-emptive strikes in case we need it.

I mean, it looks like he's pulled his head in

since yesterday's meltdown.

Good. We on track for today?

Other side's primed and ready to spew dog vomit all over the house.

No surprises there.

But, ah...we've got the numbers.

Crossbench is solid on this one.

Even Alex?

Even Alex understands

the importance and the common sense of this legislation.

It's going to go through.

Thank Christ. We need a win.

Yeah, and if we're not careful

we may actually get some positive coverage in tomorrow's press.

Resorting to blind optimism now, are we?

Where's Home Affairs?

It should be there. I specifically...

Oh, fucking incompetents! Jesus.

I tell you, if you want a job done around here...

Fuck!

Tegan?

Any surprises?

No, it looks like business as usual.

What exactly did Alex say?

Ah, that she had Damien in the palm of her hand.

She's up to something.

Well, whatever Alex is planning, we stay the course.

She creates an opportunity, we take it.

Has your office had a reach-out from Kathleen?

She can't be happy about me backing Paul.

No.

But that might work out for us.

Tell her you're well-positioned

to kill the Procurement Bill when it comes back from the Senate.

Oh, that's a good spin.

And let me take the meeting with Matthew.

He might be more honest with me about his roadblock.

Yeah. Yeah, that might take the pressure off.

I'm starting to feel like a stalker.

And you'll follow up with Kathleen?

Yes. OK.

Thanks, Peter. Yeah.

Morning.

Good morning, Madam Speaker.

Gorgeous day out there, isn't it? Sure is.

Look, I don't know what she was thinking, but I'll find out.

Just sit tight till then.

Listen, I'll see you in there.

They don't look very happy.

Look, we were getting there.

Then Rachel went and guaranteed Paul's supply and confidence.

It's a shit show. Well, short-term.

The election will be brought forward, so...

Which way do you want to go, Matthew?

What, apart from the obvious? Yes.

Rachel was a great PM...

..but is she the right person to lead this new party?

Well, you've worked with her? Yeah.

She has a huge reach,

and she's a ferocious fundraiser, as we both know.

And she's never been more popular.

So, what exactly are you doubting here?

Listen, that's all true.

I just want to be certain

that we all still have enough left in the tank

to see this thing through.

You really doubt that she's the right person for this?

That she doesn't have the fight for it?

Look, um...Rachel has asked me to warn you.

Alex Irving, she's up to something. We don't know what.

You need to be prepared. It might turn ugly.

This fuckin' place.

Thanks.

Minister. Just a couple of adjustments.

Thank you.

Honourable Members, the Speaker.

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples,

who are the traditional custodians of the Canberra area

and pay respect to elders past and present

of all Australia's Indigenous peoples.

God Almighty, we humbly beseech thee

to vouchsafe thy blessing upon this Parliament.

Direct and prosper our deliberations to the advancement of thy glory

and the true welfare of the people of Australia.

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread

and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive...

Why aren't the talking points down there?

They'll be there. Before the second reading, please.

God, we haven't got all day.

Did you get onto Home Affairs? Yeah, well...

I mean, it's their fucking bill.

The least they could do is show a modicum of interest.

The PM wants to see him before he goes in.

Can you get Sharon in here?

Oh, fuck. What the fuck?

Sorry, Sharon, the PM is... Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on it.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom

and the power and the glory forever and ever.

Amen. Amen.

Catching up on the football, I'm guessing?

Of course.

Good morning, sunshine.

Mm.

Shouldn't you be at school?

Mm.

Heard you and your mate might have gone a bit overboard last night.

Mm. Hey, this will fix you.

Grease and protein. Best cure for a hangover.

Was it worth it, at least?

Not when it makes you feel this shit.

What did you drink?

Mum's rum.

It's OK with Coke.

Sure, if... Ooh.

You OK?

Mm-hm. Contraction.

Shouldn't you be in the hospital or something?

Yeah, they're, ah...