-Australia's best days are ahead of us.

-We live in the best country in the world.

-No asterisks, no footnotes.

-From road to rail... -We are in the age of infrastructure.

-The dawn of a new era.

-The great Australian dream.

-To build a better future.

-We're spending more than any government has ever spent.

-Money splashed around.

-Splashed more cash.

-The cash splash.

-It's big money in anyone's language.

-This is a nation-building... -Funds from the nation-building... -Nation-building... -Nation-building... -Nation-building.

-Consisting of 14 sound stages, offices, construction space, parking, set storage, and other amenities, this $2 billion studio complex is set to be a game changer for both overseas and homegrown productions.

So get set to roll on Hollywood Down Under.

[ Both chuckle] -Well?

-Wow!

It's, uh... -It's amazing, isn't it?

I mean, they've still got to add more people, palm trees.

There's a whole lagoon complex out the back.

It'll be huge.

-Yeah, 5,000 hectares.

-Yeah, I've got a lot of people to thank.

It was a team effort.

-Hollywood Down Under.

-That was mine.

-We're getting very positive feedback.

And it's everything that matters to me -- jobs, regional development.

-The arts.

-Sure.

-I must say, it's a little more advanced than I realized.

-These streaming giants, they're super-keen.

-Are you already in meetings?

-Just the usual back-and-forths.

-'Cause we're still working with Treasury and Finance on the old... -Hey.

Tony, it's early days.

-Yeah, not that early.

-Have I told you about the launch?

-No.

The launch?

-Well, down the track, but we're thinking about flying in some pretty big names, like, um... Who's the one with the hammer?

-Scott Cam?

-No.

-The...Hemsworth.

-I'll check.

-Anyway, obviously, early days, but... -I wonder if you mind if I cast an eye over these latest figures.

-Absolutely.

Absolutely.

-Yeah.

-And if you want to go bigger, we can talk about that.

'Cause this is the sort of thing that really... -No, no, in terms of the due diligence we normally do in the... -Oh, yeah, of course.

-Yeah.

-Any tweaks you want to make, let's hear 'em.

-Yep.

-It was Chris Hemsworth.

-Oh, I knew it!

-Heh!

-It's a funny movie.

-Chris.

-Anyway.

Exciting times.

-How's it going?

-Good.

You?

-A lot on.

Now, why did I write "romesco"?

-That's a sauce.

-Is it?

-Not "UNESCO"?

-Oh, that's it!

Bloody spell correct.

They've sent us some sort of report.

Have you got a copy there?

-Oh.

Um... "An Interim Declaration on the Great Barrier Reef."

-You read it?

-Didn't have to.

PM threw a copy at me.

-So it's not great?

-Can you have a look?

-It's not really our area, Jim.

-What if we bring in Rhonda?

-It's not really her area either.

-Ash?

-Not mine.

-Between the three of you... I've just got a meeting I have to knock off.

Uh, who's August?

-Is it a meeting in August?

-No.

I've added a thumbs-down emoji.

-AUKUS.

-Oh!

That's it.

This new spell correct.

Never update your phone.

♪♪♪ -I don't know who you're talking about.

-Linda.

Diversity and inclusion.

-Oh, Linda.

-Why does she want to see me?

-There's been an issue.

-I thought you said a concern.

-Could be both.

-Who's it about?

-Them.

-What's the issue?

-It's actually a complaint.

-Can you set up a meeting?

-I'll set up a meeting.

-And what are they doing?

-It's for our TikTok account.

-And why are we starting a TikTok account?

-We're hoping it might attract people to come and work here.

-I thought that's what we got the table-tennis table for.

-Yeah.

-You wanted a word?

-Oh, yeah.

This film studio thing.

-Hollywood Down Under?

-Is it true that Ryan Reynolds might be coming out?

-Katie.

-Well done, mate.

You're in his good books.

-We recommended location incentives, not a huge studio complex.

-But you didn't rule it out.

-Didn't have a chance.

I don't know where this latest version came from.

It needs a ton of work.

-You said tweaks.

-He said tweaks.

He's been chucking in all these sweeteners -- tax breaks, producer offsets, access to public lands.

-Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Let's not get lost in the weeds.

-Isn't that our job?

-I reckon we stick to tweaks.

-What happens when the Aussie dollar goes through the roof?

These overseas studios just walk away.

-Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.

-Who said anything about good?

-The only failure is in not trying.

-Did you just get a desk calendar?

-It came with the update.

You get a quote a day.

-"A journey of a thousand miles starts..." -I need to speak to him.

Katie!

Can you see if the minister's free for a meeting?

Tell him it's about the film studios.

-Oh.

Sure.

-Just try not to rain on his parade.

He needs a big announcement.

-The last big announcement cost us a half a billion dollars.

-The bloody pandemic ended!

It was just bad luck.

-We've got to get this thing right.

-It's early days.

-He's talking about a launch.

-The minister can do first thing tomorrow.

-Ooh, that was quick.

-Whoo-hoo!

-What are you doing?

-Generating content.

-You want to give us a fist bump?

-No.

-We'll cut it there.

-"Unless the Australian government takes immediate action, the World Heritage Committee will have no choice but to declare the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger.'"

-Who do these people think they are, sticking their nose in other countries' business?

-I think that's how the UN works.

-Sitting in their ivory tower in New York.

-UNESCO's in Paris.

-So how does this reef-grading thing work?

-Well, right now, it's ranked as "vulnerable," and the next level is "in danger."

-And then?

-I suspect Greta Thunberg shows up.

-[ Laughs ] -Alright.

We need something to get them off our backs.

-Okay.

What have we done in the past?

-It's never-ending.

Thrown money around, lobbied, called in favors, threatened some of the weaker delegates.

You're not writing this down.

-I am.

-I meant, what have we done in terms of protecting the reef?

-Who knows?

But whatever it was, apparently, not enough.

-Great.

And put the milk down.

Make sure we can see the cup.

Looking good.

And action.

-Ah!

I needed that.

-Cut!

Let me just check that back.

-Is this for our TikTok?

-Mm-hm.

-#adayinthelife.

People love it.

-Courtney making a cup of tea?

-Yeah.

Once we speed it up and add some music -- mmm.

-It'll still be Courtney making a cup of tea.

-Actually, can I grab some stuff with you later?

-Bit busy today.

-Where are you going?

I'm gonna follow along.

Keep walking.

Where are we going, Courtney?

-The toilet.

-We'll cut it there.

-Sorry, Linda.

Let me get this straight.

-There's a problem with that photo?

-More a concern.

-Or issue.

-Exactly.

Brian's assisting me with this audit.

-An audit?

Yeah.

Um, so...has there been an actual complaint?

-Not as yet.

-So... -But the potential's there.

It's important we stay ahead of the curve.

-Then what is the potential issue?

-Or concern.

-Not obvious?

-Uh, group of people with a common goal.

-And all men.

-Men's rowing eight.

-Is that the right message?

-"Teamwork"?

-A group of white entitled upper-middle-class males.

-None taken.

-Tony, you're the CEO.

What's on your wall reflects the tone and ethos of our entire organization.

-Alright.

What do you want done?

-There's several options.

You could relocate the offending artwork... -It hasn't offended yet, but... -...to a private space, such as your home.

-Oh.

I could put them with my old Big M calendars.

-[ Laughs ] -Go on.

-You could retain the work in situ but with an explanatory plaque.

-A plaque?

-Noting its patriarchal and exclusionary underpinnings.

-Or?

-Brian could help you replace it with something more suitable.

-Done.

-In situations such as this... -Totally agree, Linda.

It'll be gone by this afternoon.

Thanks for dropping by.

-I think it's important we have the conversation.

-It felt like a lecture, but we've had it.

-"Beer-battered."

What in God's name could that be?

-Could it have been "Big Battery"?

-Oh!

You're good at this.

-Shall we keep going?

-Now it's writing "Bill bartending."

Uh, sorry.

Keep going.

-So, restoration projects.

Water-quality-monitoring upgrades.

Increased funding for the Marine Park Authority.

A new eco-research institute.

-These are fantastic!

-First-rate.

-Let's do 'em all!

-Nope.

These are proposals we submitted to UNESCO last time.

-So, what are they complaining about?

-The reef hasn't improved.

-Oh!

Talk about ingratitude.

Where's the "Merci beaucoup"?

-Is there any chance we could do a redraft and resubmit that thing?

-I think they'd notice.

-I didn't.

-Me neither.

What about an updated version... -No.

-...with a foreword from Bindi Irwin?

We should invite her to the launch.

-What launch?

-Seriously, I don't know what more we can do.

-Fix the reef?

-Oh!

It's never-ending with these people.

-Maybe we need fresh ideas.

-Should we loop the environment minister in on this?

-No, I wouldn't have thought so.

-No, not really their strength.

-No.

Could we discredit this mob?

-What?

-Punch back.

-At UNESCO?

-Well, we're yet to hear a decent suggestion from you.

-I was thinking we should maybe have a chat with them.

-Take 'em on, get in their faces.

-No.

Find out what they want.

-Sure.

Then give it to 'em.

[ Phone chimes ] Oop!

What's "Qantas 930"?

-"Watch 'Q+A' at 9:30."

-Oh!

I bet you're good at Wordle.

-Hollywood stars have been making their way Down Under... -...for a new slice of the Aussiewood pie.

-With confirmation of plans to build a movie studio... -The vision that has been put forward is one that is exciting.

-It helps generate jobs.

-Protects Australian talent.

-It's putting us on the world cultural map.

-...could soon be rolling out the red carpet for some big-budget blockbusters.

-The prime minister just retweeted it.

-It's a team effort.

-#Aussiewood.

-That was mine.

-We'll give it a bump on our socials.

-You'll be on that red carpet too, Tony.

-When you say red carpet... -The launch.

-I thought it was still early days.

-It is.

-But the submission's going to cabinet?

-Oh, that's not till... -Friday.

-Days away.

-I was wondering, before that happens, whether we could go over a few specific details.

-So you've had a look?

-I have, Minister.

-Excellent.

It's this sort of initiative and the NBA, that is the sort of... "CoPro" we're chasing.

[ Both laugh ] -It's just that there -- there were a few issues.

-Issues?

-Not issues.

Um... -Concerns?

-Questions.

About our exposure to potential risk.

-And careful how you google "Aussiewood."

-The...The response we've been getting has been overwhelmingly positive.

-Very positive, but as we've pointed out before, you are gifting a vast area of public land.

-Leasing.

-99 years.

-Still leasing.

-And offering subsidies.

-Rebates.

-Along with significant tax breaks.

-Offsets.

-And all those sweeteners.

-Incentives.

-Okay!

So the point is... -You want to make some tweaks.

-Uh, the point is, I think we should stop.

Uh, uh...take the time to, um... -Tweak?

-Uh, get this right.

-Doesn't sound like a tweak.

You know what?

Let's set up a meeting.

-We're in a meeting.

-Get-together.

Hear more of your thoughts.

-I've got some thoughts.

-Whenever suits.

-Now?

-We've got to dash.

We've got that, uh, thing.

-We do.

-Ah.

-Oh, thank you.

What thing?

♪♪♪ -We'll update the website... -Yeah.

That's good.

-Alright.

I've spoken to someone at the CSIRO.

Smart coral.

-What does that mean?

-They weren't sure either.

-Was this a scientist or a media adviser?

-Who cares?

Could we throw some money at it?

-If we knew what it was.

-It's smart...coral.

-You've just added a full stop.

-Give 'em a research grant.

Let them work out the rest.

What's going on there?

-Oh, don't ask.

Oh, anyway, we've set up a chat with UNESCO.

-Scientist or media adviser?

♪♪♪ It looks like we're good to go.

-And it's Olaf Olafson?

-Yep.

Special rapporteur with the World Heritage Committee.

-Why do all Scandinavians look like they just got out of a sauna?

-I don't know.

-Alright.

Take us off mute.

-I can hear you fine.

-Uh...Mr.

Olafson.

Happy to proceed?

-Yes, so, you wish to discuss our upcoming report?

-I'll jump straight to the point.

In order to avoid the Great Barrier Reef being declared "in danger," what would UNESCO need to see?

-Clear evidence that Australia was taking genuine and effective measures to improve the health of the reef.

-So if I was to mention things like restoration projects, water-quality upgrades, increased funding... -I would say these were in your last submission.

No?

-He did notice.

-I beg your pardon?

-Nothing!

Uh, so UNESCO would need to see new measures.

-Effective measures.

Not just setting up new organizations, announcing the same old initiatives, websites, school programs.

Window dressing.

-Smart coral?

-What is that?

-Early stages.

-You know, there is a saying in my country.

[ Speaking Norwegian ] -[ Laughs ] -You speak Norwegian?

-No, it just sounded funny.

-It means, "You must act quickly, much like the early bird pursuing a worm."

-I think it's better in Norwegian.

-Understood.

Alright, Mr.

Olafson, we really appreciate your time.

-It is my pleasure.

-Well, he was a barrel of laughs.

-Mm.

-And if there is anything else you need... -We begin today with the Great Barrier Reef.

-It's about taking action now.

-The World Heritage Site in danger.

-Progress is being made to address the concerns.

-The reef is a sinking ship.

-Know how important it is.

[ Quirky music playing ] -Mmm!

I needed that.

-And people like this stuff?

-3,000 likes.

-Courtney making a cup of tea?

-Her makeup tips get even more.

-I still don't know what's in it for us.

-It's all about engagement with potential employees.

If we don't have a social media presence, we get left behind.

-Is it working?

-Mm-hmm.

843 comments.

"Where did you get that top?"

"Cool haircut, sister."

"Make mine milk with one sugar."

-Yeah, but anything about working here?

-I'll keep looking.

-What happened to your rowers?

-Oh, someone had an issue.

-It was a concern.

-More a complaint.

-Thanks, Katie.

-So, what's up?

-I've had another look at this.

-Can you stop giving him Post-it notes?

Hey, another one of those streaming giants is interested.

-"Hevu" or "Tuvo."

-Tell you why.

-It's something "Plus."

-This deal is so lopsided.

We're giving millions to these overseas production companies.

And what do we get in return?

-Hollywood Down Under!

-Two days of positive media coverage and all the risk.

-Word is they could be filming "Fast and the Furious 7" out here.

-Haven't they already filmed that?

-Might be a prequel.

Whisper is Vin Diesel could be looking at a place in Port Douglas.

-We have to pause this thing.

-Tony, it's a major investment in the arts!

Aussie crews, Aussie stories!

-Aussie taxpayer dollars.

-But still Aussie.

-I need to speak with him.

-Vin Diesel?

-The minister.

-You spoke with him!

-Again.

Katie, any word from the minister?

-Yes, good news.

He just followed us on TikTok.

-The meeting.

-Oh.

They said they'd have to get back to us.

-Yeah, a lot on.

-Not that much.

-Got your text.

"Olaf Olafson."

Bloody spell correct.

-No, that's his name.

-The guy from UNESCO?

-The Heritage Committee.

-So you spoke with him?

-Yep.

-Did you give it to him?

-Not exactly.

-What did he say?

-[ Imitates Norwegian ] -What?

-"The early bird catches the worm."

-Oh, he got the same update as me.

-We have to act fast or they'll vote against us.

-It's worse than Eurovision.

-Okay.

How do we change their mind?

-Their report identifies a bunch of key issues.

-Give us one.

-Climate change.

-Give us one we can do something about.

-Water quality?

-We've already spent on that.

-What if we, say, introduced further restrictions on land clearing?

-Oh, don't think I'd be attacking our farmers.

-We're not attacking them.

-Let's stay on Team Australia here.

-What else?

-They mentioned commercial shipping.

-Wish they hadn't.

Actually, you can tell them it's under review.

-They'll want more than that.

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

-And punching back is definitely out?

-Tony, have you got a moment to talk about office art?

-No.

Have we heard back from the minister?

-His PA promised she'd get back to us by the end of the day.

-Oh, when was that?

-Two days ago.

She said he's busy in Canberra with a parliamentary committee.

-Is he?

-Brian's got some more options.

-What parliamentary committee?

-There's rock climbers.

-Yep.

-Tony, you're not even looking.

-Oh, sorry.

-Relay runners.

They're gender-neutral.

-And very uncommon.

Not normally a mixed event.

-Linda liked it.

Uh, marathon runner.

-Great.

-You like that one?

-Yep.

And she's a woman.

-And the caption is "Empowering."

-Done.

-Wise choice, Tony.

-Ah!

He's at a film industry lunch.

-With the parliamentary committee?

-With Cate Blanchett.

-[ Gasps ] Wow!

#A-listlunch.

-No, I'm annoyed.

-Oh.

-So, mixed support for those measures of yours.

-Land clearing?

We can't tighten up a few laws?

-Spoke to a wide range of stakeholders -- pastoralists, graziers, primary producers.

-They're the same people.

-Mm.

A lot of pushback.

-Commercial shipping?

-The industry is open to a review.

-Okay.

-From 2040.

-That's ridiculous.

-They wanted 2050.

-So, nothing?

-Let's not give up yet.

Jim wants you to have a chat with...them.

-The "beef author"?

-Could be anything.

-"Reef Authority"?

-Oh.

That is a gift.

-The Great Barrier Reef Management Authority?

-That'd be it.

-I like it.

Inspirational and inclusive.

-Still prefer the rowers.

-Oh, we've started a conversation.

-Yeah.

Katie, any word from the minister?

-His PA said they e-mailed us.

-I haven't seen anything.

-Might have gone to junk mail.

-Why would a ministerial e-mail go to junk mail?

-I'll check your spam folder.

-You know what I reckon?

-It's not straight.

-We're in the freezer.

He's heard something he doesn't like and he's just shut us out.

-Tony, would you be interested in 30% off car insurance?

-What?

-I'll keep looking.

-Mind you, when this studio thing pulls a hammy, who's the first person he's gonna call?

-Cate Blanchett?

-Tony, you got a message on WhatsApp.

-Uh, "The minister has left the group."

-Oh.

-Tony.

Interested in the next revolution in walking shoes?

-I'm looking for a ministerial e-mail.

-Yeah.

-I'll try Signal.

-Okay.

♪♪♪ -We've met before, haven't we?

-I used to work national parks.

-That's it.

-Yeah.

Then I got the big promotion.

They needed help with the reef.

-Oh.

Do you have much experience?

-Oh, endangered species.

A lot of overlap there.

-Well, thanks for seeing us at such short notice.

-Hey.

That's what we're here to do, huh?

Keep the government happy.

-And protect the reef.

-Absolutely.

Yeah.

-We've just got a few questions.

Ash?

-What do you know about smart coral?

-About UNESCO.

-Right.

-Uh, in response to their last report, the government really upped its spending on the reef.

-Ooh, yeah, they certainly did.

-And the authority was a beneficiary.

-Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

-So, what's changed since then?

-Where do I start?

We're leaps and bounds ahead of where we were.

-In terms of?

-Well, staffing numbers.

We've got bigger office spaces.

We're running school programs now.

-Sounds like progress.

-But in terms of the reef?

-The what?

-What's changed out there?

-Oh!

[ Laughs ] Uh, right.

I get the question now.

Sorry.

Um...well, you see our boat?

-Yep.

-Used to be half that size.

-Wow!

-Yeah, she's all tricked out now.

Got the latest technology.

-And how does that relate to the reef?

-Well, we can now tell within 24 hours when any single section goes from poor to very poor.

-That's progress.

-Tony, I just spoke to the minister's PA, off the record.

-And?

-Vin Diesel's not buying a house here.

-[ Sighs ] -What about the meeting?

I need to speak to him.

-Oh.

She said a whole bunch of things have come up.

-Really?

-He didn't mention it this morning.

-You spoke to him?

-Briefly.

It was just a follow-up chat.

We're planning a TikTok.

-Oh, and there's been a complaint, an actual one, about... -Oh, you're kidding me.

From who?

-Linda.

-She's not even in our office.

-She says it portrays an unrealistic female body image.

-She approved it.

-Before she saw it.

She's so thin.

-She's a marathon runner.

-Could be eating disorders.

-She's just run 42 kilometers.

I'm guessing she's hungry.

Scotty, what do you think of that photo?

-Oh.

Uh...what did Linda say?

-No, I'm asking you.

-Are we starting a conversation?

-No.

-Oh, okay.

Uh, let me think.

-No, don't go looking for problems.

It's not Where's Wally?

Can you see any issues?

-They're probably more concerns.

-Linda says we'd be safer with something else.

-Yeah.

Better ethos.

-Mm.

-Alright, pick another sport.

-Not sport.

It could be considered ableist.

-Let's have a look.

-Can you try the minister again?

-Sure.

-Do we know where her shoes were made?

-Can't see her shoes.

♪♪ -So belowdeck we keep our satnav gear, sleeping quarters, the galley, obviously.

Would you like a tour?

-Yeah, great.

-No.

Um...but what about there?

-Oh.

That is our aerial surveillance radar system.

-No, beyond that.

-The anchor?

-The reef.

-Oh, yes, yes.

Now, we keep a very close eye on that.

If anything changes, we like to know early.

-[ Snaps fingers, imitates Norwegian ] -Sorry?

-You know what?

I'll come at this another way.

-Please.

-We're trying to get a sense of the future.

-Yeah, of course.

-I mean, with all the things you've got -- the programs, technology -- five years from now, where are you at?

-Oh, I think Canberra.

Yeah.

I see myself in Canberra.

Maybe advising a department.

Environment Sustainability would be nice, actually.

-Right.

-Yeah.

So lunch?

-Could we check out the galley?

-Yeah.

-Awesome!

-Can't believe I agreed to do this.

-Yep, well, we're building engagement.

-Uh-huh.

-Okay.

And...action.

-Hi, I'm Tony Woodford, head honcho down at the Nat-- Head what?

-We're giving it a bit of zip.

-But I'm the CEO.

-Best to keep it cazh.

Let's go again.

-Hi, I'm Tony Woodford, head honcho down at the Nation Building Authority.

My gang and I have been knocking it out of the par-- what's up?

-I just -- I'm feeling it's maybe a bit, uh, static.

-Very static.

-I'm not dancing.

-What if you pointed?

-At what?

-Your gang.

-I know.

[ Snaps fingers ] Here's what we're gonna do.

-Mm.

-We're gonna start by you putting your foot up on the chair.

And we'll give it a bit of energy.

Okay?

-Okay.

-Alright.

Rolling.

-Hi, I'm Tony Woodford, head honcho down at the Nation Building Authority.

My gang and I have been knocking it out of the park with some really cool stuff -- roads, rail and our brand-new film studio com-- That shouldn't be in there.

-It's better.

And I'm loving the foot.

-Yeah.

-Let's go again.

-Okay.

-And action.

♪♪ ♪♪♪ -Seriously?

Can't we just give 'em another boat?

-No.

-Couple of jet skis?

-They don't need any more funding.

-Then let's find someone who does.

We're ready to tap and go here.

-He who hesitates is lost.

That's today's.

-There's a bunch of organizations.

-Give us some names.

-Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

-How much do they want?

-We did them last time.

-Great Barrier Reef Trust.

-Sounds good.

-Did them the time before.

-Can't we just sling 'em an extra couple of mil?

Would Olaf even notice?

-Yes.

-Yes.

We also funded the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Institute of Marine Science, Reef Recovery 2025.

-They sound good.

-They folded in 2016.

-Bugger!

Keep going.

-Rescue the Reef.

-I like the name.

-Based in Townsville.

Never received funding.

-Hello!

-I like the website.

-Who's in the chair?

-Not sure.

But their patron is Australia's chief scientist.

-This is sounding good.

"After careful deliberation and a rigorous assessment process, the government announces a major funding boost to..." Who are they again?

-Rescue the Reef.

"...Rescue the Reef, to aid in their vital work ensuring..." What do they want, again?

-A sustainable reef.

-Shouldn't we check them out?

-Sure.

But if they're half decent, they've got a couple of hundred mil coming their way.

[ Phone chimes ] "Remainder, D-list tomato"?

"Reminder, dentist tomorrow"?

-Oh!

You're good.

-Tony?

Have you checked your TikTok?

-No.

-You've gone viral.

-Really?

-Yeah.

80,000 likes.

-Oh, wow.

Can you show me?

-Yeah.

-Tony, you got a reply from the minister.

-And?

-"I am currently out of the office but will be checking e-mails."

-Try his chief of staff again.

-Sure.

-Hang on.

Here it is.

Check this out.

-Hi, I'm Tony Woodford... -And I've never had a girlfriend.

-...head honcho down at... -My aged-care home?

-...the Nation Building Authority.

-This guy's so lame.

-My gang and I... -Oh, kill me.

-...have been knocking it out of the park on a bunch of cool stuff.

Who is this little smart-ass?

-He's an influencer.

You want to follow him?

-No, I want to smack him.

-But 80,000 likes!

-For him.

No one likes me.

-Yeah.

You were a bit static.

-I didn't want to do it.

-You could hit back.

-What?

Troll the trollers.

Stitch him.

-What are you talking about?

-Clap back.

-I thought you were really good, Tony.

-Shut it down.

-Oh, and look.

Linda's following you.

-Now!

-Still can't find the executive structure.

-Hang on.

We're on.

-Hello.

-Hello!

Who's this?

-I'm Amelia.

-Okay.

Uh, is your mum or dad around, Amelia?

-No.

I'm at school.

-Okay.

Um...will anyone else be joining us?

From the organization.

-Yes.

Amanda.

She's just printing a copy of those bank statements you asked about.

-Okay.

That's good.

-Here she is.

-Hello!

-Hi...Amanda.

Um, I'm Natalie.

Uh, this is Ash.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-So, Rescue the Reef.

Are you representing it today?

-Yes.

We had to start a not-for-profit as a school project.

-School project?

-We have to pick a cause, develop a plan, or website, as if you really were an organization.

-Okay.

How much have you raised?

-Um...$352.

-Plus Mum's $20.

-Oh, yeah.

So...372.

And Mr.

De Silva said you may have a donation as well?

-Uh, yep.

-May we ask how much?

-250 million -- -Dollars!

$250.

[ Girls squeal ] -OMG!

-Amazing!

-Thank you so, so, so much.

-You are very welcome.

[ Electronic music playing ] -Cool stuff...cool stuff.

Cool...cool...cool... cool stuff.

Head honcho.

Head...head...head honcho.

My gang and I...gang and I... gang...gang...gang... knock it...knock it... knocking it out of the park.

I thought I said take it down.

-No, this is a new video.

20,000 comments.

-All of them negative.

-They love your dancing.

-I didn't dance.

Take it down.

-Have you seen The Daily Tele?

-I try not to.

-"It's lights, camera and more action than ever..." -You know what?

I'm not having anything more to do with that.

He doesn't return my calls.

He just blew off another meeting.

-Well, you can talk to him at the launch.

-Is that still going ahead?

-Did you not get an invite?

-What a surprise.

-He's got a lot on.

The launch.

Our road trip to LA.

-Our what?

-Did you not get an invite?

-No, I didn't.

-That's odd.

-Tony, don't get angry.

-I'm already angry.

-Your new picture.

-Oh, not again.

-"It may perpetuate heteronormative gender stereotypes."

-What?

-He's leading and she's following.

-Ah.

And is it consensual?

-Oh, that's interesting.

-But I have some good news.

-The minister called?

-Courtney's sister, Anika, is an artist, and she's offered to do a painting for your wall.

-Fine.

-And do we know where her shoes were made?

-Good point, Scotty.

-What?

-I really like the sound of them.

Rescue the Reef.

-It's a kids charity.

-Still, great name.

-Wonderful name.

-It's a school project that we came close to giving a quarter of a billion dollars to.

-Could we buy it off them?

-There's an idea!

-I could speak to their director.

-Who's that?

-Amelia's mum.

-And then what?

-Well, we'd keep the kids involved.

Maybe get them to run some programs.

-Such as?

-I don't know.

See who can collect the most crown-of-thorns starfish.

-Oh!

"Thorntember."

-Oh.

Write that down.

-I think we need something a bit more grown-up.

-Those kids mentioned their donations are going to blue carbon projects.

-Perfect.

-Do you know what that is?

-Is it like smart coral?

-Restoring mangroves and seagrasses.

-Oh, gee, I like the sound of that.

-Mm.

[ Beeps ] -Morning, Tony.

-Katie.

-We've finally got the minister's schedule, and he'll be in the office tomorrow.

-To see me?

-He's seeing Scott.

They're filming a TikTok.

-Uh-huh.

-And he's happy to dance.

-Oh, is he?

-Oh, and good news.

Your new artwork arrived.

It's on recycled paper, sustainable ink.

It's got a man and a woman, so no power imbalance.

-Great.

-Mm-hmm.

-Take it down.

-Really?

Linda's fine with it.

-Take it down.

-I'll call Brian.

-Well... Rescue the Reef is ours.

-You bought it off them?

-We made a substantial donation.

-And spoke to the principal.

They're both getting A's.

-It is a great website.

-For Olaf.

"Major funding for an important grants body targeting blue carbon projects, starfish removal, reef resilience."

-And what's that?

-No idea.

But I trust the girls.

-How's that supposed to inspire me?

-By not offending you.

Good choice, Tony.

-Thanks... [ Knock on door ] -You heard?

-What?

-"Not so Tinseltown.

Queensland's much-hyped new film studios have hit a hurdle after news broke the construction works could impact on mangrove wetlands and the adjacent reef."

-Oh, you're kidding me.

-"Two teenage students from a local Townsville school have been leading the protest against the development."

-Tony?

-Yeah?

-The minister's on line one.

-Thanks.

♪♪ -This?

-No.

-This.

-Maybe.

-This?

-I think that's upside down.

-Really?

-No.

-Oh.

Hang on.

I think that's for Nat.

-I don't mind that.

-So, for our $250 million investment, what'd we get?

-Well, UNESCO off our backs.

And this T-shirt.

-There's some positive signs for the reef.

A lot of activity.

-So the coral's regrowing?

-No, but rumor is they're shooting "Pirates of the Caribbean 6."

-[ Gasps ] -Didn't hear it from me.

-Hi!

-Hi!

-So, Amanda and Amelia, tell us about Thorntember.