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Season 1
8 Episodes2014
A group of people working in a newly created government organization faces the daily frustrations of turning grand political dreams into realities.
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Episodes (8)

Ep 1
Wood for the Trees
2014-08-13•26m
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.

Ep 2
Protected Species
2014-08-20•26m
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.

Ep 3
Very Fast Turnover
2014-08-27•26m
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.

Ep 4
Onwards and Upwards
2014-09-03•27m
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.

Ep 5
Arts and Minds
2014-09-10•27m
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.

Ep 6
Then We Can Build It
2014-09-17•27m
Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.

Ep 7
The First Project
2014-09-24•26m
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.

Ep 8
The Whole Enchilada
2014-10-01•28m
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.