Episode 1 Fat Chance
The Prime Minister is caught out on talk-back radio, promising to tackle the problem of childhood obesity. Now the Unit must come up with a policy that keeps everyone happy.
A comedy-drama set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank personally set up by the Prime Minister to help him in the most important job of all - getting re-elected.
Cast
Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Merrick Watts, Rob Carlton, Lachy Hulme, David James, Neil Melville, Stephen Hall, Nicola ParryThe Prime Minister is caught out on talk-back radio, promising to tackle the problem of childhood obesity. Now the Unit must come up with a policy that keeps everyone happy.
The Prime Minister has declared there will be no more political appointments to diplomatic posts. Problem is - he needs to make one more.
When a military incident threatens to escalate, the Unit must deal with a delicate piece of international diplomacy involving one of our closest neighbours.
The budget lacks an eye-catching "centrepiece" and Tony asks Murph to come up with a last minute policy which will give the PM the visionary public image he wants.
After an embarrassing incident at an air force base brings military recruitment into the headlines, the Central Policy Unit must make life in the uniform appealing to Gen Y.
A report into the cost of maintaining Kirribilli House comes back to bite Ian. With Phillip in charge, the report looks set to embarrass the PM right before another interest rate rise. (Final)