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  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z on ABC iview
  • 6m
  • 1h 18m (13 episodes)
  • Australia
  • English
  • Documentary
Annabel Crabb takes us into the Parliament House offices of a host of political characters. Amusing, surprising and at times ridiculous, this series lets you get to know politicians in their Canberra habitat.

13 episodes

Series Premiere

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x01 Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie

Series Premiere

1x01 Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie gets a lot of contact from constituents, including marriage proposals. But what happens when staffers accidentally lose a suitor?

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x02 James McGrath

1x02 James McGrath

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Qld Liberal Senator James McGrath invites Annabel to 'dine' in his office after a long day of Liberal manoeuvring, serving up a unique dessert 'recipe' while giving tips on how to run numbers like a badass.

What do school children want from their new Prime Minister? Malcolm Turnbull opens up his mailbox.

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x04 Sam Dastyari

1x04 Sam Dastyari

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Labor Senator Sam Dastyari is one of the most charismatic young politicians in parliament. What's on the office menu when Annabel ducks in for lunch? And why is he so lonely?

The Nationals' Barnaby Joyce isn't afraid to arm wrestle Hollywood's finest over illegal dogs, but how much vitriolic voter feedback can he take?

1x06 Josh Frydenberg & Ed Husic

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Wondering who got Tony Abbott's bike in the spill? Annabel discovers that and more after joining Labor MP Ed Husic and Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg in a raucous office lunch.

Cory Bernardi is one of the most controversial politicians in parliament, but how does he handle the heat from constituents? He turns it up, that's how.

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x08 Sarah Hanson-Young

1x08 Sarah Hanson-Young

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Annabel drops in for lunch with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young at her Parliament House office. How does this hard-working politician keep healthy in a building renowned for underwhelming food options?

Greens senator Scott Ludlam is used to going viral on twitter but can he cope when the masses tweet him back without spellchecking? Hint: it's Scott with two 't's.

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x10 Amanda Rishworth

1x10 Amanda Rishworth

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

New mum Amanda Rishworth juggles being a busy Labor MP while breast-feeding a six month old baby. Luckily, husband Tim has taken leave from his job and manned up to help. Annabel joins the family lunchtime in sitting week.

Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg is a man to watch. But while they're watching, his constituents really want to know how he's going to fix his thinning hair. They have suggestions.

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x12 David Leyonhjelm

1x12 David Leyonhjelm

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Gun-loving libertarian and former veterinarian, Senator David Leyonhjelm is one of the most contrarian members of parliament. Annabel knocks on his office door to find out what's on the menu during sitting weeks.

2015-10-28T09:30:00Z

1x13 Andrew Leigh

1x13 Andrew Leigh

  • 2015-10-28T09:30:00Z6m

Economist and Labor MP Andrew Leigh has quite the cost-benefit analysis view on life - and also on lunch. Annabel gets an invite and finds out that food is a mere equation to fuel the day's more important business.

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