Utopia
Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal organisation tasked with overseeing major infrastructure projects. The series explores the collision of bureaucracy and big dreams, as day-to-day office life grinds up against politics and red tape.
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Season 1
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E1
Wood for the Trees
Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.
Aug 13, 2014 · 27m -
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E2
Protected Species
Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.
Aug 20, 2014 · 27m -
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E3
Very Fast Turnover
A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.
Aug 27, 2014 · 27m -
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E4
Onwards and Upwards
Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.
Sep 3, 2014 · 28m -
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E5
Arts and Minds
The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.
Sep 10, 2014 · 28m -
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E6
Then We Can Build It
Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.
Sep 17, 2014 · 28m -
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E7
The First Project
Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.
Sep 24, 2014 · 27m -
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E8
The Whole Enchilada
Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.
Oct 1, 2014 · 29m