-It's the biggest nation-building project... -New infrastructure of the 21st century.

-If there is a buzz word in this budget it's "nation building."

-Major infrastructure projects right around the country.

-Real projects, real money.

-A transformational vision for the infrastructure of the 21st century.

-I want to be known as the Infrastructure Prime Minister.

-This is nation building, budget building... -Nation building for recovery.

-Comes from the nation-building program.

-Nation building.

-Nation building.

-Nation building.

-It's got to be here.

Why would you move it?

Katie?

-Hmm?

-I can't find the coffee.

-We got rid of it.

-Why?

-Healthy Choices Month.

-Ugh, anything with "month" in it worries me.

-We're making the workplace free of caffeine, sugar, salt, and saturated fats.

-Aren't those the four basic food groups?

-No.

-I'll have a tea.

-There's chamomile and ginger.

-Um, who's that with Tony?

-That's Lauren.

She's a journalist.

-Are we under investigation?

-No, it's a feature.

"25 Australians who are shaping our future."

She's interviewing him.

-And he agreed to do that?

-Rhonda did.

On his behalf.

-To stop the quick political fix.

To, you know, take a long-term vision and stick with it.

-"Vision."

Great.

-Yeah.

Sorry about that tea.

I'm not even sure what that is.

-It's rose hip.

-Is it?

Ouch.

It's either that or hibiscus.

-So, all of these projects have been completed?

-"Announced."

-Not finished?

-No, they're -- Well, they're various stages.

It's a bit technical.

Again, long-term vision and the step by step by step by step with the -- -Yeah.

Got it.

Okay.

It's great.

Thanks, Tony.

-Sorry if I've waffled on.

-It's alright.

-I still get passionate when we're talking about long-term visions.

I hope we've given you something.

Katie, where's the vending machine?

-We got rid of it.

-Why?

-Healthy Choices Month.

-But all there is is rice crackers.

-Yeah.

-Well, how's that a choice?

-Well, you can have plain or sesame seed.

-That's not a choice.

-Ahh, here you are.

-Hey, Jim.

-What are you up to at the moment?

-Looking for chocolate.

-No, I mean project-wise.

-Oh, just working through the NHP.

-The...?

-National Highways Program.

Connecting Australia, $27 billion dollars.

-Kate Ceberano sang at the launch.

-Oh, that.

Yeah... -What do you mean, "Yeah..."?

-I'd maybe put that one on the backburner.

-The scheme you declared priority number one?

-Yeah, the states are fighting.

We might have to just let a bit of air out of the tires.

-I just spent half an hour telling a journo that we're about sticking to long-term projects.

-Well, that sounds great.

-I meant it!

-But don't get down on yourself.

-I'm not down on myself.

I'm down on you!

-He's not allowed to have coffee.

-Ah, Tony!

-[ Whispering ] Did Damien speak to you?

-[ Whispering ] Who's Damien?

-He used to work downstairs, but he moved up here last month.

-Ah.

Where does he sit?

-Over there.

Next to Remmi.

-Is it safe to look?

-Sure.

There's no one there.

-He's off sick.

-Then why are we whispering?

-I don't know.

-What does he want?

-Oh, he was asking about his performance review.

-What about it?

-When is it?

-I don't know.

-Apparently, he missed out before he was transferred, so he was hoping that you could do it now.

-He's only been here a month.

How am I supposed to conduct a performance review on someone I've barely seen perform?

-I think we have to.

-Why?

-It's part of the agreement.

Annual reviews.

-Alright.

Can you get me a summary of what he does?

-I don't know what he does.

-Can you find out?

-[ Whispering ] I'll ask him.

-[ Whispering ] Don't ask him.

Why are we whispering?

Just get his job description.

It'll be on file.

-Sure.

-When should we do it?

-Any day you'd like.

-Wednesday?

-It's his rostered day off.

-Thursday.

-Next Thursday?

-Yes.

-"Professional Development."

I think he's doing a course.

-All we seem to do is announce really big projects and then put them on the back-burner -- You're shutting the door.

-So?

-Last time you did that, I ended up having to drain a dam.

-Hey, relax.

There's nothing to worry about.

Here, sit down.

Have you seen this?

-"Eastbank," no.

-Big re-development project, on the Brisbane River.

-Where's this headed?

-It's a PPP.

Mostly state government using a big local developer.

Have you heard of Nathan West?

-Only what I've read in police reports.

-Hey, hey!

He's a good bloke.

Got a real vision for Australia.

He's a fellow nation builder.

-Is he?

-Anyway, I was out to dinner with him a few nights ago, and he's run into a bit of a fix.

He can't quite make the numbers work.

And, um, we'd hate for him to walk away.

-What's this got to do with us?

-Well, the Queensland Government have asked if we can lend a hand.

-Jim.

-This is what the NBA is for.

-Cleaning up after other peoples' messes?

-Facilitating.

Guiding.

Encouraging.

This is very exciting, it's suburb of the future.

If we can get this across the line... -What's his problem?

-Well, he mentioned a range of issues.

I mean, there's site access, time-frames -- -Height?

-What was that one?

-Did he mention height limits?

-Ohh, that might have come up in passing.

-And what did you say?

-Yeah, I may have said there's some flexibility.

-Well, it's drawn as 5 stories.

How many does he want?

-He didn't really say.

-Jim.

-20 rings a bell.

-20?!

-25.

Or 30.

30, actually -- that really rings a bell.

-He wants to build a 30-story apartment block on that site?

No wonder you shut the door.

-Just have a chat.

Have a chat, facilitate, guide.

What was the other thing I said?

-Encourage.

-Encourage!

-Alright.

I'll -- I'll -- I'll give him a call.

-Great.

He's expecting you tomorrow.

Can you -- Can you fly up?

♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ -No, no, keep going.

-"The Global West Property Group is dedicated to innovative urban design solutions."

-Uh-huh.

-"Low impact, people-friendly spaces are a key feature of our development ethos."

There's nothing about high-rise.

-What floor's he on?

-54.

-Let me just give you a heads-up about this guy.

He's gonna talk about giving back, about contributing to the architectural legacy of a city, his "vision."

-Wow.

-No, no, it's not "wow."

It's all bull... to disguise the fact that what he really wants is height.

He wants to build as high as he can and then add a penthouse.

-And then start "giving back"?

-Tony Woodford.

Scott.

-Scott, yeah.

-Yep.

-[ Chuckles ] Well, that's never gonna happen!

Tell him to piss off back to Belgium!

Holland.

Whatever.

Never own an A-League team, guys.

-[ Chuckling ] That's right.

-So, we've got here is the whole river-front walk, yeah?

As you can see, it's all open spaces, al fresco, piazzas.

-Yeah, looks great.

-And these are the apartments here?

-Villa units.

We're going for kind of a Roman feel.

-Right, I don't think the Romans had underground parking.

-Yeah, well, what were those catacombs for?

-Burial chambers.

-They weren't for chariots?

-No, I don't think so.

-Oh!

I think someone's having a lend of me.

Anyway, as you can see, it's a European-style leisure, retail, residential complex.

-Can I just ask, what's "European" about it?

-The piazza.

-Of course, yeah.

-You know what, Scott?

-Tony.

-For me, it's all about giving back.

You know?

-Yep.

-Contributing to the architectural fabric of this great city of ours.

-Wow.

-Yeah.

-Can I ask then, what change would make it easier for you to achieve your vision?

-Well, you know, cut the red tape for a start.

Get this bloody country moving again.

-But anything technical that's causing headaches, like traffic flow?

-No, we're onto that.

-Construction schedule?

-No, I think that's on track.

-Raising height limits?

-That'd do it.

-We could extend the piazza.

-No, no, no, that's the one.

Your mate's onto it.

Stay focused.

I think you've solved it, Scott.

-Tony.

♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ -Where is he?

-Running late.

-For his own performance review?

-He thought it was 9:30.

-Can I get you a tea?

-Have we got anything that doesn't involve wildflowers?

-Lemongrass and ginger.

-I'll be fine.

[ Footsteps approaching ] -Oh, thanks.

-Hi.

Damien.

-Sorry.

Yes.

Hi.

Sorry.

Sorry I'm late.

-Have a seat.

-[ Groans ] Just cannot get started without one of these.

-Sure.

Um, let's have a look.

-Sure.

-So, you started with the NBA, gosh, only about five weeks ago.

Wasn't, um -- [ Cellphone vibrating ] Did you want to check that?

-I can do it later.

-Okay, well, let's make a start.

As I say, looking at your file, which is quite small -- -Actually, I might just quickly... Ch-ch-ch-ch.

[ Chuckles ] That's good.

-I think we might turn that off.

-Yeah.

Sure.

-Is it off?

-Oh, you want it off?

Not just silent?

-Off.

-Okay.

Just... That one.

-Great.

-Nestled on a bend in the Brisbane River, Eastbank will combine relaxed public spaces and low-rise living in a modern, people-friendly precinct.

Strict planning controls will ensure that the area's rich natural heritage is protected, making Eastbank a place for all.

-It looks alright.

-It's an ad!

-People were enjoying themselves.

-They're not people.

It's CGI.

-Well, they were smiling.

-But the computer -- -How'd you go?

He's a good bloke, isn't he?

-He wants height.

-Really?

-He wants a dirty great big apartment tower.

-Did he mention the piazzas?

-30 stories.

-He was chasing 40.

-Sorry?

-Well, that's what I heard.

-30 stories in the middle of an area zoned low-rise.

-Low-rise?

-We just watched the DVD.

"No building to be above the height of a palm tree."

-Well, get some taller trees.

-What?

-You know there's a Colombian wax palm that's 70 meters.

-Wow.

-Jim.

-Bear Grylls climbed one once.

-I saw that episode.

-No, Jim.

-What are gonna do to fix it?

-Go back to 5 stories.

-Yeah, that doesn't fix it.

-But low-rise is at the core of the whole development.

-And it still is.

It's just that the core is a little "br-rrp!"

-No, Jim.

-We've gotta sort something out, or this whole project could fall over.

Nathan could walk.

-Fine.

The guy's a cowboy.

-He is a good bloke.

He's a Queenslander through and through.

-He was born in Adelaide.

He lives in Singapore.

-Well, his lawyers are in Brisbane.

He's done developments down here.

They've been quite successful from all accounts.

-Have you been to one?

-Read the brochures.

-Have you seen one?

-French-style apparently.

-Oh, wow.

-He's done one here?

-So I've been told.

-See?

And if you line it up, I think -- -No.

-We came in there.

-Yeah.

[ Wind howling ] Because on the brochure... -Yeah.

-Well, is that -- That building there -- is that that building?

-Oh, you're kidding me.

-Yeah.

So, where's La Parisien?

-Here, here it is, all 27 floors, just like Paris.

-Well, where's the elegant tree-lined plaza?

It must be round here somewhere.

-No, no.

Here.

We're standing in it.

-This here?

-Yep.

Yep.

-Where's the lux-- Then where's the luxury boutiques?

-Well, there's a convenience store over there, next to the Thai massage, but... -So, where's the boulangerie?

-I don't think there's one.

-Actually, where's the al fresco dining?

-Not here!

-Maybe we'll just take it off the table.

-Oh, no, it is off now.

-I know, but you keep looking at it, so... -Okay, I'll just pop it under.

-Great.

So, currently, we have your position is listed as -- -Assistant Project Facilitator, Level II.

-Great.

And how do you find the role?

-Oh, rewarding.

-Uh-huh.

-Yeah.

And challenging.

-Right.

-Feel as if I am being extended, but not beyond the limits of my capabilities.

-Great.

And would you say -- -In short, the tasks and responsibilities assigned to me are commensurate with my capacity to deliver desired performance outcomes on a consistent basis.

-What would you list as your strengths?

-Ah, my ability to work within a team.

-Good.

-To identify, strategize, and solve problems.

-Okay.

-I'm task-oriented.

-What does that mean, exactly?

-Task-oriented?

-Yeah.

You hear it a lot.

What does it actually mean?

To you?

-It simply means that I'm, uh, you know, oriented... uh, to the... -Task.

-Sure.

Uh, I delegate with clearly defined responsibility -- -Have you done this before?

-Done what?

-This.

A performance review.

-Uh...yeah, maybe... -Okay, well let's plow on.

-Did you get "task-oriented"?

-Mm-hmm.

-I just didn't see you write it down.

-I'll make a note.

-Jim, what we saw is not a new direction in urban design.

-But this is!

-How?

-European-style piazzas?!

-What is European about a windswept concrete square?

-In five years' time, I'm seeing a piazza.

-I'm seeing a security guard yelling at kids on skateboards.

-Cobblestone laneways.

-They'll be wind-tunnels.

-People enjoying la dolce vita!

-Yeah, from 30 floors up.

-Could be 35.

-What?

-They can come down the lift, walk across the piazza, and enjoy a casual evening passata.

-Passeggiata.

A passata's a tomato sauce.

-Exactly.

The bistros, enotecas.

Antipasta at a tapas bar.

-Tapas is Spanish!

You're just throwing European names on top of concrete.

-It's not concrete.

It's terrazzo.

-Results-driven, uh, team-orientated, outcome-focused.

-I'm just gonna stop you there, Damien.

No disrespect, but I'm hearing a lot of employment jargon.

For this to be a meaningful exercise, I'd really like to hear your own words.

Is that okay?

-Yeah.

Sure.

-Alright.

-Okay.

-Achievements -- an example of something you've achieved in the last month?

-Okay.

Uh, I have identified, strategized, and solved -- -Something specific.

-Uh, I have contributed to the functionality and efficiency of the workplace.

-And specifically...?

-Oh, specifically -- Well, by meeting challenges and adapting... -You're starting to sound jargon-y again.

-No, you said "specific."

-Let's move on to weaknesses.

-Sure.

-What would you say, specifically, were your weaknesses?

-Uh, well, I'm able to adapt to changing deadlines.

-That's not a weakness.

-No.

Sorry.

I was gonna say, I'm able to adapt, but could learn to do so more quickly.

-Okay.

Sorry.

What else?

-Uh, well, when presented with a challenge, I can at times become a little too fixated on trying to achieve the optimal goal.

-Doesn't sound like a weakness.

-Well, it's trying too hard, so... -Well, can you give me an example?

-You want me to pinpoint one?

-Yes.

-From here?

-From anywhere.

From the last 5 years.

Anytime since you left school.

-School... Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch... It's more a general tendency to identify, strategize and solve problems.

If, as or when they arise... from time to time.

-Yes.

-You've got a low-rise riverfront development... And you want to plonk a big tower right smack in the middle.

-That's not to scale.

-No, you're right.

-It's that.

-Oh, put the glass back.

In fact, what is that?

-Oh, it's cardamom and clove.

-Jim.

-Actually, it's not bad.

Yeah.

-Jim, what do we say to the people whose view we just knocked off?

-Come to the piazza!

-Jim.

-I never said a few noses wouldn't be put out of joint.

But what are we going do?

-We'll stick to the rules.

-Apart from that.

Don't be so defeated.

You're the dreamer.

You're the visionary.

You're the one shaping the nation's future.

Why don't you just shape it up a little.

-Sorry.

This is Hwa, the photographer.

-Yeah, I may not be -- -He just wants to take a few shots, behind the scenes.

-Okay.

-Hi.

Just carry on with exactly what you were doing.

-Okay, we'll carry on.

We're just looking... -Okay, if we're going to breach height regulations... -Yeah, we might come back to that I think.

-Yeah.

-We certainly defined the problem.

-Yes, we have.

-Yeah, in terms of size, that's a very large problem.

-And it's one our mutual friend would quite like resolved.

-But if he could see his way to lowering his expectations?

-That's not an option.

-Understood.

-So can I leave it with you?

-Sure.

-Alrighty.

Onwards and upwards.

And upwards.

-Sorry, be another few seconds.

-Sure.

-So, how many floors does he want?

-[ Camera shutter clicks ] -That's a good look.

-Well, I think that's about all I need.

Thank you for coming in.

-Is that it?

-Yes.

-Well, what about me?

-What about you?

-Don't you want me to give you some feedback?

-What for?

-Just so we can have 360-degree feedback thing.

-I'm pretty happy with 180.

-Oh, sorry, I thought that's just how it works, you know?

Everyone gets an opportunity to assess everyone else.

-Okay, sure.

Fire away.

-Great.

-I'll start with your weaknesses.

Um, let's see... -"A failure to set team objectives."

-Yeah.

Oh, a "Lack of clearly identified goals."

-Right.

-Sorry, are you agreeing with this?

-No, no!

It's just, he did say it.

He interviews well.

-Don't be fooled by the jargon.

-"He can identify, strategize and solve problems.

-Can't you see what he's doing?

-"Trying to achieve the optimal goal."

-No!

He's using bull... to make himself sound more important.

Honestly, I don't even know what he does.

-"Assistant Project Facilitator."

-What's that?

-I think that he helps out on things that we're doing.

-How?

He's never in the office.

Do we know anything that he's actually done?

-"Met and exceeded expectations."

-Anything meaningful?

-He's very articulate.

Like, here, when he's talking about your weaknesses, he's able to describe exactly... -Well, I don't agree with him, but... -So what am I supposed to write?

-Just have to tick a box.

"Exceptional."

"Exceeds requirements."

"Meets requirements."

"Needs improvement."

-Keep going.

-That's as low as it goes.

-Let's add one.

"Needs to actually do something."

-I don't think you can.

-Seriously?

Just tick the last one.

-"Needs Improvement."

-Yes, put a big tick there, and then get him out of my life.

-Okay.

♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ -Ah, morning, Tony.

-Morning, Amy.

-Chai?

-Listen, I need coffee and real tea back in that kitchen.

And I need some decent biscuits, and I don't want them made with spelt.

-You feeling stressed?

-Yes, Amy.

-Good news.

Your body's detoxing.

Soon you'll start feeling even more irritable and start thinking irrationally.

Best not make any major decisions.

-Okay.

Or operate heavy machinery.

-Sure.

I thought we'd already done photos?

-This is for the cover.

-Oh.

-They've sent through a few suggestions.

-Uh-huh.

-You in a suit, but no shoes, holding a telescope.

-What else?

-You in a wizard's hat looking at a crystal ball.

-That doesn't make sense.

-It's the future.

-No, I get that, but wizards don't use crystal balls.

Gypsies do.

-Shall I say you'd prefer to dress as a gypsy?

-No, no.

I'll dress as myself.

-With shoes?

-Yes.

When is it?

-Monday.

Not sure of location.

-Okay, can you make sure that it's no more than five minutes away?

-Sure.

And Jim dropped by.

He wanted to ask how are you going with... Whoop.

Said you'd know what it means.

You sure it wasn't who-op?

-Might have been, but it was definitely that noise.

-I'll give him a call.

Oh, and Katie?

-Yeah.

-Can I have a long black?

-Like, a chai?

-No, no, like a long, strong, black coffee.

But Amy says -- -I don't care what Amy says.

-You'll have to pay a fine.

-Make it a double.

-I'll go downstairs.

-Okay.

-Drink, drink.

Hold.

Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.

She's back at the desk.

-Okay.

What are you doing?

-Oh, just re-caffeinating.

-Right.

Jim says you need help.

-What?

-With the guiding, the facilitating, the encouraging.

-Oh, the development?

-Yes.

Now that we're going to 50 stories.

-50?

When did it go to 50?

-Let's assume it will.

How do we shape the message?

-You mean, how do we explain to people we're hoping to ride rough-shod over clearly defined height limits?

-A lot of these height restrictions are really just guidelines.

-No, they're rules.

-Rules, guidelines, what's the difference?

-An act of Parliament?

I would frame it like this.

It's a fight.

On one side, people who are trying to get stuff done, visionaries, builders, doers.

On the other side, people who carp and complain and criticize.

It's classic David and Goliath.

-Who's David?

-Us.

-And who's Goliath?

-Them.

-I don't know what you're talking about.

-We need to change the conversation.

Accentuate the positives.

-What positives?

-We are building low cost housing.

-They start at half a million dollars.

-Okay.

"We are building housing" for Aussie families.

-They go to people out of Singapore and Hong Kong and -- and Mumbai.

-But they'll be built by Aussies, cleaned by Aussies.

-The real estate agents would be Aussies.

-Thank you, positive.

-Rhonda, if we help push through this tower on that site, if we put the name N.B.A.

behind it, you know who we'll end up looking like?

-Goliath?

-No.

-David?

-No.

T-The bad guys.

-Oh.

And who are the good guys?

-Us!

And if we don't come up with a strategy, this whole development could fall through.

Then who benefits?

Them.

The bad guys.

-This is from Damien.

-I thought he was off sick?

-He is.

A courier just dropped it off.

-Let's hope it's his resignation.

He's asking for a formal review.

-A review of his review?

-"Significant errors of fact, clear evidence of bias."

You're kidding me.

-It's an entirely inappropriate building for that site.

-You see buildings like that everywhere.

How do they get up?

Well, I'll tell you what they're doing, and this infuriates me.

They design them in some meaningless shape or curve and they call them "iconic" or a "landmark building," but that's just a big excuse to put up a big, great -- Rhonda, what are you doing?

-Exactly what you're suggesting.

-I didn't suggest anything.

-We need to make this a landmark.

-No.

-An iconic structure.

-Rhonda?

Rhonda?

-This is wonderful.

-It's not wonderful, Rhonda.

Just listen to me.

-You've just changed the conversation.

Love it.

-Rhonda?

-Good work, everyone.

Rhonda?.

You... You know what just happened?

-You took on Goliath?

♪♪ ♪♪ -So, you'll have to forgive me if this all seems a little bit rushed.

Um, we worked all weekend to come up with something really iconic.

We took on board everything that you suggested.

-I didn't suggest anything.

-No.

Me thinks you're being a little modest.

Anyway, when you think about it, what is at the core of Eastbank development?

-Low-rise.

-The river.

And what do you find along the banks of the river?

-Karsten... -Trees... -...I'm a bit pushed for time.

-...with leaves.

-I -- Can we get to the design?

-Yes, I just thought you'd want a bit of context.

-Back-story.

-Well let's grab that at the end.

-Very well.

-Karsten, here's your echinacea and nettles.

-Thank you, Amy.

This is just the pick me up I need.

-And how's your chai going?

-Mmm, that is lovely, that is really lovely.

-Karsten, please.

-And, ta-da!

-Wow!

-Mm, Mm.

-So, it's a bend of the river?

-Ah, eh, almost but not quite.

No, it is not a bend.

It is a leaf.

A grey gum leaf, curved by the river breezes.

-So the river's still involved?

So let me get this straight.

It's the same sort of building, apartments, but it's got a bend in it?

-Right, well, I guess just through here is fine, have a seat.

Sorry, I didn't realize there'd be union representation.

-I'm here purely in a supportive role to assist Damien through this difficult process.

I think this is a great opportunity to clear the air, in a less confrontational, more relaxed setting.

-Sure, but I didn't think I was confrontational.

-It's just less formal.

Meeting at N.B.A.

offices on the 13th of September.

Present -- -Sorry, um, I thought we were going to keep this relaxed and informal?

-It's important that all comments are go on record.

But nobody's taking sides.

Allegation One, verbal attack on employee.

-Sorry.

Ah, what attack?

-During his review.

-I didn't attack.

-Just to clear the air.

Let's not forget that Damien is young.

-He's 25.

-You attempted to take advantage of his inexperience.

Allegation Two, you failed to take into account all that he has contributed within in the workplace setting.

-He's only been here five weeks.

-In which time he has overseen the drafting of a long term strategic plan -- -No, he did four bad paragraphs that we had to completely re-write.

-Another attack.

-When?

-Then.

Are you not seeing the pattern here?

-Jim, Jim, it's just going to be an apartment block in the shape of a leaf.

I don't think that's brilliant.

You're just going to end up with the same wind tunnels and empty concrete forecourts as before.

There's not going to be a passeggiata!

-Sorry, just getting a glimpse of that phone.

-Sorry.

-Yeah.

-Jim, I do not want to take credit for this.

Please don't credit me.

I'll call you back.

-And maybe not so angry.

-Oh, sorry.

-Look, I'm sure there's a way forward from here.

We could keep going through this process.

-Or?

-If you were prepared to take another look at Damien's review?

-You'd like me to complete a new review?

-Only if you -- -Saying what exactly?

-I wouldn't want to be prescriptive.

-Of course.

-But I do have a selection of phrases that you might find useful.

Only to make it easier on you.

-And you're saying they're likely to approve this version?

-No, I'm saying with this you've got a far better chance.

-Oh.

Why, 'cos it's all bent?

-No, no, we went through this.

It's in order for it to look iconic.

-Oh, yeah, iconic, I keep forgetting.

Yeah, yeah.

It's still 55 floors, though?

-It's 55 now, is it?

Yeah, yeah.

But the building now will have the curves and the bends.

-How come?

-In order to be iconic.

-Iconic.

-To be a landmark building.

-I keep forgetting.

-I know, I know, you do.

-I'm going to put that in my notes.

-I reckon probably a good idea.

-The building will be in the shape of a leaf.

-Huh?

-It's a grey gum leaf.

It's a local leaf to the area.

-Oh.

-And it's in order to contribute to the architectural legacy of the city.

-Well, you know me, I'm all about giving back.

-Sure.

-Still 55 floors?

-Yeah, 55, yeah.

-What if we went to 60?

I mean, would that be me giving more back?

-I think you've contributed enough.

-Yeah.

Thanks, Scott.

-Tony.

-Oh, Damien's still not in.

Running late?

Time in lieu?

Paternity leave?

-Oh, you didn't hear the good news?

-He got hit by a bus?

-He got another job.

-You're kidding.

Where?

-The Department of Infrastructure.

The Department of... But that's -- that's like a promotion.

-Yeah, definitely.

-How?

-I think they were really impressed by your performance review.

-What?

-Remember?

"Exemplary worker -- -He's a lazy, incompetent, scheming... -Task-oriented.

-...phony.

-Did you want to sign his card?

♪♪♪ -Ah, here he comes!

-Yay!

[ Cheers and applause ] -It's so good, Tony.

-Yeah.

It came alright, didn't it?

-Why are you punching yourself in the chin?

-No, no, it's a statue.

Rodin The Thinker.

-Why would the Thinker punch himself in the chin?

-No, no, it's not about -- -Was he a boxer?

-No, he was a thinker, I was being a thinker.

-I thought you were being David?

-And weren't you supposed to be on the cover?

-I don't know if that was locked in.

They mentioned it.

-Number 14.

-Yeah, I don't think it's in order.

-No, it's in order.

You're just after the Boost Juice lady.

-Oh, don't shut the door.

Please.

-No, no, no, you need to hear this.

The moment they heard it was iconic, the Planning Minister was practically down there himself with a shovel.

-How's our friend Mr.

West?

-Rapt.

This is a real David and Goliath victory, to be building a 60-story landmark.

-It's actually 55.

-We went for a bigger leaf, he's going to needs a few more stories.

But you should be very proud of yourself.

-Yeah.

-Helping a fellow nation builder.

-Oh, spare me.

-You've got him all wrong.

All he cares about is giving back to the city.

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