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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,919 My vision for this country... 2 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:05,359 - Roads, rail. - Right across Australia. 3 00:00:05,360 --> 00:00:07,799 - We are in the age of infrastructure. - The dawn of a new era. 4 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:10,519 - Take this country to the 21st century. - Bucket-loads of bitument and bricks. 5 00:00:10,520 --> 00:00:12,359 - Building a stronger country. - Record spending on... 6 00:00:12,360 --> 00:00:14,559 We're spending more than any government has ever spent. 7 00:00:14,560 --> 00:00:16,959 - $44 billion. - $75 billion. 8 00:00:16,960 --> 00:00:19,799 - $100 billion. - It's big money in anyone's language. 9 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:21,719 - This is a nation-building... - Nation-building. 10 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:23,679 - Nation-building. - Nation-building. 11 00:00:23,680 --> 00:00:26,159 - Nation-building. - Nation-building. 12 00:00:26,160 --> 00:00:28,319 So what we think happened is the letter went 13 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:30,359 to my parents' old address, but no-one realised. 14 00:00:30,360 --> 00:00:33,199 So, now they have to pay the toll fine and the late penalty. 15 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:35,399 - Seems a little tough here? - Yeah. 16 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:37,999 I tried to explain that they were down from the country, 17 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:41,239 didn't understand the tolls, but they said we needed a stat dec. 18 00:00:41,240 --> 00:00:43,199 - Well, let me know how you get on. - Thanks, Tony. 19 00:00:43,200 --> 00:00:44,919 - Hey, Jim. - 'Microstructure'. 20 00:00:44,920 --> 00:00:45,999 What about it? 21 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,239 - 'Blink reaction'. - What does it mean? 22 00:00:47,240 --> 00:00:49,639 - I thought you'd know. 'Blink'? - No. 23 00:00:49,640 --> 00:00:51,079 Mm. That was a yes. 24 00:00:51,080 --> 00:00:54,079 - What about 'ruralisation'? - Again, do you know what it is? 25 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:55,479 Not ringing any bells. 26 00:00:55,480 --> 00:00:58,359 We had a demographer in talking about future trends. 27 00:00:58,360 --> 00:01:00,159 I'd just love to be ahead of the curve on this stuff. 28 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:01,679 Yeah, Jim, I'm kind of busy right now, so... 29 00:01:01,680 --> 00:01:04,839 Sure. Have you got the compliance report on the Tasman Port lease? 30 00:01:04,840 --> 00:01:06,399 Oh, yeah, it's here somewhere. Katie. 31 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:08,759 - Yellow folder. - Ah! Is this it? 32 00:01:08,760 --> 00:01:10,799 That's the one. Just needs a quick squiggle. 33 00:01:10,800 --> 00:01:12,199 Yeah. I actually haven't read it yet. 34 00:01:12,200 --> 00:01:13,959 - Just a tick and flick. - I'll do it this morning. 35 00:01:13,960 --> 00:01:15,759 You sure you don't want to... mm-mm... now? 36 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:16,959 Said you were busy. 37 00:01:16,960 --> 00:01:18,479 I think I should at least read the thing, yeah? 38 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:20,519 - Sure. I'll come back later. - OK. 39 00:01:20,520 --> 00:01:21,600 'Nanotecture'. 40 00:01:22,680 --> 00:01:24,560 - I'll send you a link. - OK. 41 00:01:25,560 --> 00:01:26,599 What is it? 42 00:01:26,600 --> 00:01:28,039 I found it when I was cleaning out 43 00:01:28,040 --> 00:01:29,119 the storage bin downstairs. 44 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:32,759 "On the occasion of the launch of the East West Link tunnel." 45 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:34,119 That never got built. 46 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:36,079 - Oh, collectors' item. - I think the bin. 47 00:01:36,080 --> 00:01:37,999 - A bit of a waste. - So was the tunnel. 48 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,239 - Should I show it to Tony? - I wouldn't. 49 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:41,239 That was Rhonda. Are you free for a meeting tomorrow? 50 00:01:41,240 --> 00:01:42,439 About? 51 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:45,079 Something to do with the general's interim report. 52 00:01:45,080 --> 00:01:46,399 The Intergenerational Report? 53 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:47,799 Could be. 54 00:01:47,800 --> 00:01:49,400 Shit, I still haven't read it. 55 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:52,239 - Ash. - Mm? 56 00:01:52,240 --> 00:01:53,759 Have you read the Intergenerational Report? 57 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:55,159 Working my way through. 58 00:01:55,160 --> 00:01:56,799 It's still in the plastic. 59 00:01:56,800 --> 00:01:57,880 I finished the cover. 60 00:01:59,920 --> 00:02:01,439 Here you go, and here's your change. 61 00:02:01,440 --> 00:02:03,239 Ah, you're a star. Scotty?! 62 00:02:03,240 --> 00:02:05,039 - Oh, and these are for you. - Beauty. 63 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:06,399 Lunch, in or out today? 64 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:07,999 - In, I think. Maybe just a... - Salad wrap? 65 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,039 Oh, perfect. 66 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:10,559 Oh, is it OK if I leave a bit early tonight? 67 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:12,759 - We've got the netball final. - Oh, sure. 68 00:02:12,760 --> 00:02:14,559 - Who are you playing? - Ethics and Governance. 69 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:16,039 - Did they beat Accounts? - 10 points! 70 00:02:16,040 --> 00:02:17,040 And who did you guys beat to... 71 00:02:17,041 --> 00:02:18,479 Oh yeah, we've got to jump on something. 72 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:19,559 - HR. - Good luck! 73 00:02:19,560 --> 00:02:22,119 Hey, um, Tasman Port lease, did we have much to do with it? 74 00:02:22,120 --> 00:02:23,120 Just regulatory oversight. 75 00:02:23,121 --> 00:02:25,119 The owners want to make a few tweaks to the deal. 76 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:26,999 - And I've got to sign off on it. - Want a pen? 77 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:28,959 No, no, no. I'm struggling to make sense of the changes. 78 00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:30,359 You wouldn't be able to do me 79 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:32,079 a mud map of the ownership structure, would you? 80 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:33,119 - Yeah, sure. - Great. 81 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:34,479 Just back of the envelope sort of thing. 82 00:02:34,480 --> 00:02:35,839 - Yeah, I'll get onto it. - Great. 83 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:37,079 Got an envelope? 84 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:38,879 But Australia is growing rapidly. 85 00:02:38,880 --> 00:02:40,639 That's why every five years, 86 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:43,639 we commission the Intergenerational Report. 87 00:02:43,640 --> 00:02:47,399 It's a snapshot of how our nation will look a few decades from now. 88 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:50,879 Population, life expectancy, jobs, spending. 89 00:02:50,880 --> 00:02:53,839 The Australian Government's Intergenerational Report, 90 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:55,719 a blueprint for our future. 91 00:02:55,720 --> 00:02:58,839 Thank you, Brian. That was our last ad. 92 00:02:58,840 --> 00:03:01,119 - I don't remember seeing it. - No-one remembers seeing it. 93 00:03:01,120 --> 00:03:03,479 Zero recall, zero public engagement. 94 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:05,479 I just don't think the Intergenerational Report 95 00:03:05,480 --> 00:03:06,519 is a big deal for people. 96 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:07,679 That needs to change. 97 00:03:07,680 --> 00:03:09,999 We've got this compelling new report, a blueprint for the future. 98 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:12,159 We need to make people sit up and take notice. 99 00:03:12,160 --> 00:03:13,160 Maybe it's the ad. 100 00:03:13,161 --> 00:03:15,559 If you play it again, you'll notice it's a bit vague and you know... 101 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:17,959 No, no, Brian. Stop. Thank you. 102 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:19,559 I just don't think the ad really says anything. 103 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:21,119 Then we need a fresh angle. 104 00:03:21,120 --> 00:03:23,079 How do we get people interested in something? 105 00:03:23,080 --> 00:03:24,080 Cash giveaways. 106 00:03:24,081 --> 00:03:25,599 If you're not going to take this seriously... 107 00:03:25,600 --> 00:03:26,879 We could try using influencers. 108 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:27,919 - What? - Go on. 109 00:03:27,920 --> 00:03:30,679 People with large online followings, you pay them to post, 110 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:32,399 #IGR. 111 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:34,959 - Interesting. For example? - Someone like Gigi Hadid. 112 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:37,579 - Who? - Um, Instagram model from California. 113 00:03:37,585 --> 00:03:39,479 Or someone else. 114 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:40,679 - Adriana Lima. - Who is...? 115 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:42,119 Instagram model from Brazil. 116 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:43,439 Someone with clothes on. 117 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:44,999 - It's not a bad idea. - What?! 118 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:48,399 An influencer, a kind of ambassador for the IGR. 119 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:50,119 - Like a spokesperson? - A human face. 120 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:51,359 Ooh, what about her? 121 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:52,559 She said face. 122 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:53,760 Thank you, Ash. 123 00:04:08,320 --> 00:04:10,279 - Morning. - Morning. 124 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:11,599 I'll need to get you to sign in. 125 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:13,199 Yeah, is Courtney not coming in today? 126 00:04:13,200 --> 00:04:15,399 All I know is I got a call from the temp agency last night. 127 00:04:15,400 --> 00:04:17,159 - Just sign there. - Yep, that's Tony Woodford. 128 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,119 I'm actually the CEO of the... 129 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:21,440 NBA, how may I direct your call? 130 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:25,759 What was...? What name was that? 131 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:27,879 Spell it for me, please. 132 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:29,119 I just spoke to Courtney. 133 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:31,399 - It's her ulterior cruciate. - Anterior. 134 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:34,319 No. The other one. The goal defence from Ethics and Governance 135 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:36,359 - kicked her from behind. - How long is she gonna be away? 136 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:37,519 She's getting a scan today. 137 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:39,279 But it's OK, we've got Eileen covering. 138 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:41,919 Yeah, but Courtney used to get me my coffees and my lunches and... 139 00:04:41,920 --> 00:04:43,399 - Well, Eileen can do that. - Yeah... 140 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:45,759 Oh! Good news. The stat dec you signed for my parents' fine... 141 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:46,760 Yep. 142 00:04:46,761 --> 00:04:49,359 It's being assessed and I'll be contacted shortly by someone 143 00:04:49,360 --> 00:04:50,879 from their fine defaults department. 144 00:04:50,880 --> 00:04:51,880 - Great. - So... 145 00:04:51,881 --> 00:04:54,039 Tony, thought you might like one of these. 146 00:04:54,040 --> 00:04:57,239 - What have you got there, Brian? - CRRDA. 147 00:04:57,240 --> 00:04:59,799 Some sort of freight link in Perth. Never worn. 148 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,679 - Yeah, never built. - Too good to throw away. 149 00:05:01,680 --> 00:05:03,799 - Not for me. - I'll see if anyone else wants one. 150 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:05,039 Sure. Yeah. 151 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:06,199 - Morning. - Morning. 152 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:07,799 - Who's that at reception? - Eileen. 153 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:10,519 - Did I do something wrong? - No. I think it's a temp thing. 154 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:12,399 - Shit, can you give that back to her? - Yeah, I'd do that. 155 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:14,399 - Did you get my nanotecture link? - I haven't looked at it yet. 156 00:05:14,400 --> 00:05:15,559 Yeah, it's getting some buzz. 157 00:05:15,560 --> 00:05:16,719 Anyway, you wanted to see me. 158 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:18,639 Yeah, I've been going through the Tasman Port lease. 159 00:05:18,640 --> 00:05:19,759 Oh, I'll grab you that pen back. 160 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:21,839 - A couple of things don't add up. - It's complex stuff. 161 00:05:21,840 --> 00:05:24,199 Can't work out the proposed ownership structure. 162 00:05:24,200 --> 00:05:26,359 Oh, it'll be some accounting technicality. 163 00:05:26,360 --> 00:05:28,279 But why would you have three different entities 164 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:30,199 domiciled in three separate countries? 165 00:05:30,200 --> 00:05:33,119 Modern finance for you. Canadian super funds, Aussie banks. 166 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:34,199 One's in Honduras. 167 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:35,679 Globalisation. 168 00:05:35,680 --> 00:05:38,039 - Unless it's purely a holding vehicle. - Who knows? Ha. 169 00:05:38,040 --> 00:05:39,599 Anyway, why don't you give it the old squiggle 170 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:41,439 and we'll get this thing off your desk, eh? 171 00:05:41,440 --> 00:05:43,159 - I might need a bit longer. - I can wait. 172 00:05:43,160 --> 00:05:44,679 No, I mean properly longer. 173 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:46,760 I'll grab a cup of tea? Come back this arvo? 174 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:49,880 When you can. 175 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:52,799 Did Diane send through the Q ratings? 176 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:54,559 - Right here. - What are Q ratings? 177 00:05:54,560 --> 00:05:56,519 All high-profile Australians get ranked each year 178 00:05:56,520 --> 00:05:58,039 by popularity and familiarity. 179 00:05:58,040 --> 00:05:59,079 Interesting. 180 00:05:59,080 --> 00:06:01,639 So, Intergenerational Report Ambassador. Who's number one? 181 00:06:01,640 --> 00:06:02,919 Winx. 182 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:05,079 - I think we stick to humans. - Plenty to choose from. 183 00:06:05,080 --> 00:06:06,719 Can it be a sportsperson? 184 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:08,719 - They'd have to be squeaky clean. - How squeaky? 185 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:11,999 No scandals, criminal charges, drugs, shared videos... 186 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,119 Maybe skip sport. 187 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:16,119 Think show business. Film. TV. Logies. 188 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:19,759 I've got Magda? Shane Jacobson? Maggie Beer? Scott Cam? 189 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:23,039 I wonder whether we need someone with professional qualifications. 190 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:25,559 - How about... - Are they in swimwear? 191 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:27,399 - What do you reckon? - Who's that? 192 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:29,479 - Dr Chris Brown. - The Bondi Vet. 193 00:06:29,480 --> 00:06:32,079 He's rather fetching. What do you think? 194 00:06:32,080 --> 00:06:34,959 - I'd swipe right. - Handsome, wholesome professional... 195 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:36,239 Massive Q score. 196 00:06:36,240 --> 00:06:38,039 ..endorsing our Intergenerational Report. 197 00:06:38,040 --> 00:06:40,160 - Do you reckon he'd do it? - Oh, we can only ask. 198 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:45,719 No. 199 00:06:45,720 --> 00:06:48,279 - You sure? - The National Energy Guarantee? 200 00:06:48,280 --> 00:06:49,959 - Brian thought we might want it. - Nobody wanted it. 201 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:52,719 - What's going on with Brian? - He's clearing out the storage bay, 202 00:06:52,720 --> 00:06:54,119 - de-cluttering. - By dumping it up here? 203 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:55,759 - That's re-cluttering. - Maybe Nat's office? 204 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:57,719 Maybe the skip. And what's with the jacket? 205 00:06:57,720 --> 00:06:58,879 Don't you like it? 206 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:00,719 But again, for a project that didn't get up. 207 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:03,280 - Yeah, but it's just a tiny logo. - Yeah, I suppose. 208 00:07:05,280 --> 00:07:06,799 - Hmm? - Oh, Eileen. 209 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:08,839 - You wanted to see me. - Yes. 210 00:07:08,840 --> 00:07:11,639 - Any chance of that coffee? - Now? 211 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:13,079 Well, now-ish. 212 00:07:13,080 --> 00:07:14,639 Well, I've got all the mail to get through. 213 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:16,399 Yeah, but I mean after that, would you be able...? 214 00:07:16,400 --> 00:07:17,719 You know what? 215 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:19,159 It's a beautiful morning, I need a walk... 216 00:07:19,160 --> 00:07:22,759 - NBA, how may I direct your call? - OK. I'll go and get it my... 217 00:07:22,760 --> 00:07:25,159 Katie? What's going on the pod? 218 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:28,399 It's Scotty. Something about the back of an envelope. 219 00:07:28,400 --> 00:07:29,840 What? 220 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:32,999 Scotty. 221 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:34,999 Sorry, Tony, it's taking a bit longer than I thought. 222 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:36,199 Is this the port lease? 223 00:07:36,200 --> 00:07:37,799 I'm still trying to make sense of who owns what. 224 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:40,199 What I really wanted you to give me was, like, a snapshot, 225 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:44,359 like an overview, a sort of a 30,000-foot view. 226 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:45,959 I'm close. 227 00:07:45,960 --> 00:07:47,720 I might need a bigger envelope. 228 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:51,879 Did you get that text from Rhonda? 229 00:07:51,880 --> 00:07:53,239 No, I'm flat out. 230 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:54,679 That's a swimwear model. 231 00:07:54,680 --> 00:07:57,839 - Shit, sorry. Chris Brown said yes. - Really? Great! 232 00:07:57,840 --> 00:07:59,359 Just heard from his agent. 233 00:07:59,360 --> 00:08:01,679 Apparently, he's got a keen interest in public policy. 234 00:08:01,680 --> 00:08:03,839 - The Bondi Vet? - He's going to drop in tomorrow. 235 00:08:03,840 --> 00:08:07,279 So, after that write-down, the Australian-based holding company 236 00:08:07,280 --> 00:08:11,119 split its operations and shifted this part of the business offshore 237 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:12,239 to here. 238 00:08:12,240 --> 00:08:13,919 - So where am I now? - Cayman Islands. 239 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:16,359 - What happened to Bermuda? - Turns out that's just a subsidiary. 240 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:18,639 They don't appear to have any actual operations there. 241 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:20,639 - Eileen. - Is that all you'll be needing? 242 00:08:20,640 --> 00:08:22,239 Oh, could I get a glass too? 243 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:24,319 So, TWO glasses? 244 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:25,600 Yep, if you... if you could. 245 00:08:27,280 --> 00:08:28,919 Could she be sent to Bermuda? 246 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:30,959 - So income is generated here? - Yeah. 247 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:32,679 Although most of it's used to pay down debt. 248 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:34,479 - Well, where's the debt? - Panama. 249 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:35,719 And who pays the tax? 250 00:08:35,720 --> 00:08:37,240 What tax? 251 00:08:43,760 --> 00:08:46,439 Katie, we're expecting Chris Brown any moment. 252 00:08:46,440 --> 00:08:47,719 Can you let me know when he arrives? 253 00:08:47,720 --> 00:08:48,999 - He's arrived. - What? 254 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:51,160 - Five minutes ago. - So, where... Oh, shit! 255 00:08:53,080 --> 00:08:55,079 Did Eileen not tell you? 256 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:57,239 Sorry, I can't see any record of an appointment. 257 00:08:57,240 --> 00:08:59,919 - I think Rhonda organised it. - Didn't speak to me. 258 00:08:59,920 --> 00:09:02,239 Chris! I'm so sorry, a few crossed wires. 259 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:03,879 Nat Russell. Thank you so much for coming in. 260 00:09:03,880 --> 00:09:04,919 Not a problem at all. 261 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:07,479 I'll have to issue you a temporary pass. 262 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:08,719 - This is Eileen. - Hey, Eileen. 263 00:09:08,720 --> 00:09:10,439 You would have seen Dr Chris Brown on TV. 264 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:11,879 Are you on the ABC? 265 00:09:11,880 --> 00:09:13,359 Er... no. 266 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:15,679 Then I wouldn't have seen you. 267 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,639 - Ni... nice to meet you, Eileen. - What's that? 268 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:19,199 - Nice to meet you. - Hm. 269 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:21,559 - Anyway, come on through. - Do I need to wear this? 270 00:09:21,560 --> 00:09:22,599 - No, it's fine. - Yes! 271 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:24,679 And I'll need it back when you leave. 272 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:27,719 Well, we are just over the moon, Doctor. 273 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:28,999 Please, Chris. 274 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:30,919 ..that someone of your... How should I put it? 275 00:09:30,920 --> 00:09:32,359 - Q score. - ..stature 276 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:35,399 would lend their voice to our intergenerational report. 277 00:09:35,400 --> 00:09:36,439 I'm flattered to be asked. 278 00:09:36,440 --> 00:09:39,359 Can I just check, though, it comes out every five years? 279 00:09:39,360 --> 00:09:41,439 Yes. It's a wonderful opportunity 280 00:09:41,440 --> 00:09:43,039 to highlight the government's agenda. 281 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:45,559 I thought these reports were meant to be non-political? 282 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:48,559 - Our non-political agenda. - And who reads it? 283 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:50,079 - Everyone. - OK. 284 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:51,839 I should just clear up a couple of questions I had. 285 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:53,279 - I hope you don't mind. - No. 286 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:55,199 If we go to chapter two... 287 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:58,200 There's something that caught my eye there. 288 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,599 - Yes? - Is that Eileen? 289 00:10:03,600 --> 00:10:04,719 Mm. 290 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:05,879 Eileen, it's Tony. 291 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:07,599 From...? 292 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:09,159 From down the corridor. The CEO. 293 00:10:09,160 --> 00:10:11,319 - I'm just wondering whether... - Hold one second. 294 00:10:13,960 --> 00:10:15,079 Yes? 295 00:10:15,080 --> 00:10:17,759 Yeah, I was just wondering whether a parcel came in... 296 00:10:33,280 --> 00:10:35,359 Thank you for phoning the CityLink 297 00:10:35,360 --> 00:10:36,519 - customer support line... - Katie. 298 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:38,559 - Sorry, Tony, I'm on hold. - Oh. 299 00:10:38,560 --> 00:10:41,439 43 minutes. 300 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:44,800 And don't forget from July 1st toll fees are increasing. 301 00:10:48,840 --> 00:10:50,319 Eileen, I'm expecting... 302 00:10:50,320 --> 00:10:52,919 I'm afraid he's not answering. You'll have to call back. 303 00:10:52,920 --> 00:10:55,679 Well, I can't help you unless you give me your name. 304 00:10:55,680 --> 00:10:57,319 Alright, do that. Yes? 305 00:10:57,320 --> 00:10:59,359 - Has something arrived for me? - Yeah. 306 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:00,799 Oh, no, not from Brian. 307 00:11:00,800 --> 00:11:03,959 I'm expecting some deeds to come. Have we got the overnight mail yet? 308 00:11:03,960 --> 00:11:06,039 Not sorted, I'm flat-out just answering phones. 309 00:11:06,040 --> 00:11:08,319 Yeah, it's just I think I can see the package over... 310 00:11:08,320 --> 00:11:10,479 I'll let you know as soon as I've had a chance to do it. 311 00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:12,559 That's great, Eileen, but if we just grab that... 312 00:11:12,560 --> 00:11:14,159 I've only got two hands. 313 00:11:14,160 --> 00:11:16,639 Hello. Nation Building Authority. 314 00:11:16,640 --> 00:11:18,880 - I'll be in the pod. - Spell it for me, please. 315 00:11:20,720 --> 00:11:22,799 - I'll give you that. - Which one was it? 316 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,959 - Wednesday. - This one? 317 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:28,879 Jim's here. 318 00:11:28,880 --> 00:11:31,159 Oh, great. Katie, those original deeds have come in. 319 00:11:31,160 --> 00:11:32,439 Could you just grab the parcel? 320 00:11:32,440 --> 00:11:34,359 - From Eileen? - Behind her desk. 321 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:36,799 - But they're not sorted. - But couldn't you just kind of... 322 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:38,679 - I'm scared. - Please. 323 00:11:40,600 --> 00:11:42,359 - Morning. - Morning. 324 00:11:42,360 --> 00:11:44,079 - Does that temp speak to you? - Sort of. 325 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:45,519 - 'Cause I'm getting nothing. - Grab a seat. 326 00:11:45,520 --> 00:11:47,519 Looks interesting. Micro structure. 327 00:11:47,520 --> 00:11:48,879 It's the port lease. 328 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:50,119 Oh, are you still on that? 329 00:11:50,120 --> 00:11:51,719 Take a look at that ownership structure. 330 00:11:51,720 --> 00:11:53,199 It's full of trusts, blind trusts. 331 00:11:53,200 --> 00:11:54,239 Shelf companies. 332 00:11:54,240 --> 00:11:56,039 Most of which appear to be based in the Caribbean. 333 00:11:56,040 --> 00:11:58,959 Actually, the registered postal address is in the Guernsey Islands. 334 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:00,799 My mistake. The Caribbean is a subsidiary. 335 00:12:00,800 --> 00:12:02,119 So what's the problem? 336 00:12:02,120 --> 00:12:03,639 They don't appear to be making a profit. 337 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:04,839 Sounds like they're doing it tough. 338 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:06,599 - No. - Best we get off their back. 339 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:09,399 Jim, look at the board. $5.2 billion in revenue. 340 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:11,519 Tax paid, zero. What does that tell you? 341 00:12:11,520 --> 00:12:13,039 Ports are a tough game? 342 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:14,239 There you go. 343 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:15,439 I think we should refer it to ASIC. 344 00:12:15,440 --> 00:12:16,839 Oh, slippery slope. 345 00:12:16,840 --> 00:12:17,879 That could be illegal. 346 00:12:17,880 --> 00:12:19,479 Can of worms. Pandora's Box. 347 00:12:19,480 --> 00:12:21,079 - You finished? - Hornet's nest. 348 00:12:21,080 --> 00:12:22,719 I think we need to get a proper legal opinion. 349 00:12:22,720 --> 00:12:24,799 How about I give them a call, rap over the knuckles? 350 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:26,759 - A legal opinion. - You're poking the bear. 351 00:12:26,760 --> 00:12:28,079 I don't care. 352 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:29,439 Alright, leave it with me. 353 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:30,759 Thank you. 354 00:12:30,760 --> 00:12:32,720 Might go the back way. 355 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:39,119 Look, sorry that took a bit longer than I hoped. 356 00:12:39,120 --> 00:12:40,159 Not at all. 357 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:42,239 I mean, we should have been a little clearer with the answers. 358 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:43,279 Sure. 359 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:44,639 Unless there's any other questions... 360 00:12:44,640 --> 00:12:46,719 Is it true that dogs can't eat chocolate? 361 00:12:46,720 --> 00:12:48,279 - We'd better let you go. - Sure. 362 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:49,879 Guess I've got a bit of homework to do. 363 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:51,639 Any other questions, don't you hesitate. 364 00:12:51,640 --> 00:12:52,880 - Morning. - No worries at all. 365 00:12:54,120 --> 00:12:55,440 Bye. 366 00:12:58,160 --> 00:12:59,919 OK, we've really got to read this thing. 367 00:12:59,920 --> 00:13:01,159 I'll take chapters one to three. 368 00:13:01,160 --> 00:13:02,160 I've got four to six. 369 00:13:02,161 --> 00:13:03,319 - You do seven to nine? - Sure. 370 00:13:03,320 --> 00:13:04,719 OK, and I'll read the rest. 371 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:06,119 How many... 372 00:13:06,120 --> 00:13:07,439 Sorry. I think Eileen wanted this back. 373 00:13:07,440 --> 00:13:08,839 Oh, thank you. 374 00:13:08,840 --> 00:13:10,239 - Thanks. - Thanks. OK. 375 00:13:10,240 --> 00:13:11,640 - See you. - Bye! 376 00:13:13,880 --> 00:13:15,120 OK, read it now. Go. 377 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:20,759 - Tony? - Mm? 378 00:13:20,760 --> 00:13:22,959 - That lawyer is here. - Jeez, that was quick! 379 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:25,079 Jim said you wanted legal guidance. 380 00:13:25,080 --> 00:13:26,639 No, I wanted a legal opinion. 381 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:28,319 - What's his name? - Bruce. 382 00:13:28,320 --> 00:13:30,079 - Surname? - QC. 383 00:13:30,080 --> 00:13:31,399 Oh, sorry, Dennis. 384 00:13:31,400 --> 00:13:32,639 - Bruce Dennis QC. - Right. 385 00:13:32,640 --> 00:13:34,479 Jim says he's a real attack dog. 386 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,159 Well, at least we're getting serious. 387 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:38,039 Do you think I could ask him about that fine? 388 00:13:38,040 --> 00:13:40,479 'Cause they're now saying we could be liable for costs. 389 00:13:40,480 --> 00:13:41,999 I'm not sure that's quite his field. 390 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,399 - Maybe later? - Sure. 391 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:45,119 - Would you like some waters? - That'd be great. 392 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:46,399 I'll get Eileen to get some. 393 00:13:46,400 --> 00:13:48,279 Actually, I'm happy to dehydrate. 394 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:50,119 - I think you're right. - It's a tax vehicle. 395 00:13:50,120 --> 00:13:51,959 - Prima facie. - I knew it. 396 00:13:51,960 --> 00:13:53,759 - I thought I was going mad. - You're not. 397 00:13:53,760 --> 00:13:55,479 This structure was clearly set up to shift profits, 398 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:56,959 avoid tax liability. 399 00:13:56,960 --> 00:13:58,039 So, what's the next step? 400 00:13:58,040 --> 00:13:59,799 Well, I think we need to get on the front foot. 401 00:13:59,800 --> 00:14:01,439 - Great! - Get them in. 402 00:14:01,440 --> 00:14:03,319 - To do what? - Try and sort something out. 403 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:04,919 I thought you said it was illegal. 404 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:06,759 Hasn't Jim already given them a rap over the knuckles? 405 00:14:06,760 --> 00:14:08,479 Yeah, they won't be doing this again in a hurry. 406 00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:11,039 What's stopping them? Shouldn't we alert the regulator, ASIC, ATO? 407 00:14:11,040 --> 00:14:13,199 Make no mistake, I intend to be stern, 408 00:14:13,200 --> 00:14:15,799 but I think we need to proceed cautiously. 409 00:14:15,800 --> 00:14:17,559 Why do we need to proceed cautiously? 410 00:14:17,560 --> 00:14:18,839 Well, what if this is an isolated case? 411 00:14:18,840 --> 00:14:19,879 Honest mistake? 412 00:14:19,880 --> 00:14:22,639 They've had the highest-paid tax QC in the country on retainer for years. 413 00:14:22,640 --> 00:14:24,079 And he's let them down. 414 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:25,359 Was it his honest mistake? 415 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:27,119 - Anyway. Let me make some calls. - OK. 416 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:29,999 They are not going to be friendly calls. 417 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,319 So... 418 00:14:31,320 --> 00:14:32,320 An isolated case. 419 00:14:32,321 --> 00:14:33,519 That's a relief. 420 00:14:33,520 --> 00:14:34,879 No, it's not. 421 00:14:34,880 --> 00:14:36,559 Actually, can you go back through all the leases 422 00:14:36,560 --> 00:14:38,679 that have had anything to do with that over the last two years 423 00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:41,399 and search for terms like 'debt structure', 424 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:42,799 'redomiciled entity'? 425 00:14:42,800 --> 00:14:45,319 - 'Pandora's Box'. - What? 426 00:14:45,320 --> 00:14:46,839 Nat, Eileen is taking lunch orders. 427 00:14:46,840 --> 00:14:49,359 Oh, great. Where are you going? 428 00:14:49,360 --> 00:14:50,719 - The sushi place. - OK, can I get a salad? 429 00:14:50,720 --> 00:14:52,039 They don't do salads. 430 00:14:52,040 --> 00:14:53,040 No, I meant from the salad bar. 431 00:14:53,041 --> 00:14:54,839 I'm just doing sushi today. 432 00:14:54,840 --> 00:14:55,879 Sure. 433 00:14:55,880 --> 00:14:56,999 Sushi would be great. 434 00:14:57,000 --> 00:14:59,439 Sushi for the girl with the long hair. 435 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:01,439 - You don't eat sushi. - I do now. 436 00:15:01,440 --> 00:15:04,559 Nat, I got Chris on the line. 437 00:15:04,560 --> 00:15:05,879 It's a FaceTime call. 438 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:07,319 Hi, Chris. 439 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:09,479 Hey, guys, I just wondering if I could ask a couple of questions. 440 00:15:09,480 --> 00:15:11,039 Sure. 441 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:13,039 - You got a report handy? - Of course. 442 00:15:13,040 --> 00:15:14,879 What chapter is this, by the way? 443 00:15:14,880 --> 00:15:16,799 - Two. - Yep. 444 00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:19,799 Yeah, we talk about the three key drivers of economic growth 445 00:15:19,800 --> 00:15:22,279 being population, dissipation... 446 00:15:22,280 --> 00:15:23,959 ..and productivity. 447 00:15:23,960 --> 00:15:25,679 Sorry, can you say that last one again? 448 00:15:25,680 --> 00:15:27,639 - Productivity. - Yep. 449 00:15:27,640 --> 00:15:29,400 Can you explain how they interact? 450 00:15:30,440 --> 00:15:31,879 Sure. 451 00:15:31,880 --> 00:15:34,799 Although it's a little hard to explain over the phone. 452 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:36,199 Why don't I email you? 453 00:15:36,200 --> 00:15:38,120 Uh, why don't I pop back in? 454 00:15:39,480 --> 00:15:40,840 Even better. 455 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:45,079 Tony! Is something wrong with the lifts? 456 00:15:45,080 --> 00:15:46,879 Oh, no, just thought I'd get in a few steps. 457 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:48,399 - Are you avoiding Eileen? - Yeah. 458 00:15:48,400 --> 00:15:50,759 - Me too. - Any word from Courtney? 459 00:15:50,760 --> 00:15:52,039 Her doctor said two weeks. 460 00:15:52,040 --> 00:15:53,439 - I might give him a call. - No! 461 00:15:53,440 --> 00:15:55,359 - Just to get a second opinion. - Tony... 462 00:15:55,360 --> 00:15:57,639 Seriously, a moon boot and a cushion, we could sit her out there... 463 00:15:57,640 --> 00:15:59,319 - Jim's here at four. - Good, great. 464 00:15:59,320 --> 00:16:00,919 Oh, and I spoke to your QC. 465 00:16:00,920 --> 00:16:02,319 - Oh, yeah? - About the fine. 466 00:16:02,320 --> 00:16:03,439 - Yeah. - It's no good. 467 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:04,599 "Ignorance is no excuse. 468 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:06,079 "They didn't pay on time. 469 00:16:06,080 --> 00:16:07,199 "The law's the law." 470 00:16:07,200 --> 00:16:08,599 Seems a little tough, doesn't it? 471 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:09,679 Not now, Brian. 472 00:16:09,680 --> 00:16:11,599 I thought the kitchen. A bit of decoration. 473 00:16:11,600 --> 00:16:13,119 Yep, sure, great. 474 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:15,279 - Scotty? - Coming. 475 00:16:15,280 --> 00:16:16,959 Thank you so much for making the time. 476 00:16:16,960 --> 00:16:17,999 It's not a problem. 477 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:20,359 It's the perfect opportunity to discuss wardrobe. 478 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:21,519 Let's see what we've got. 479 00:16:21,520 --> 00:16:23,279 What do you think about that? 480 00:16:23,280 --> 00:16:25,039 No, I don't really... No. 481 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:26,040 Too much? 482 00:16:26,041 --> 00:16:27,879 - No. - Too much, it's too much. 483 00:16:27,880 --> 00:16:30,119 - Where did that come from? - No. Not that. 484 00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:33,079 Look, do we just go tailored suit, open-necked shirt? 485 00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:34,080 I think so. 486 00:16:34,081 --> 00:16:36,079 We don't have to decide today. There's plenty of time. 487 00:16:36,080 --> 00:16:37,999 Speaking of which, I did want to talk about the script. 488 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,159 Sure. 489 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:40,160 Um... 490 00:16:40,161 --> 00:16:42,159 Yeah, so, "Hi, I'm Dr Chris Brown 491 00:16:42,160 --> 00:16:43,720 "and I've been thinking about the future." 492 00:16:45,080 --> 00:16:46,119 Dolly shot. 493 00:16:46,120 --> 00:16:47,879 Sorry. 494 00:16:47,880 --> 00:16:50,359 And we're getting ready to... Uh... 495 00:16:50,360 --> 00:16:51,360 Here's the bit. 496 00:16:51,361 --> 00:16:53,679 "By the end of this decade, Australia's population 497 00:16:53,680 --> 00:16:55,159 "will reach 30 million." 498 00:16:55,160 --> 00:16:56,319 Right. 499 00:16:56,320 --> 00:16:59,719 But if you read the report, the section on population growth... 500 00:16:59,720 --> 00:17:01,159 - What chapter is that? - Three. 501 00:17:01,160 --> 00:17:02,439 That's me. 502 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:05,959 It says, "Australia's population growth rate will be 1.7%." 503 00:17:05,960 --> 00:17:07,919 However... 504 00:17:07,920 --> 00:17:10,559 ..if you go on to the section on economic growth... 505 00:17:10,560 --> 00:17:11,599 Chapter? 506 00:17:11,600 --> 00:17:12,679 - 12. - Me. 507 00:17:12,680 --> 00:17:15,639 ..it factors in a population figure of just 28 million. 508 00:17:15,640 --> 00:17:17,439 Um, I guess it's a range. 509 00:17:17,440 --> 00:17:19,959 Definitely within the 28 to 30 band. 510 00:17:19,960 --> 00:17:22,479 It's funny you should say that 'cause I've also seen 26 million. 511 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:25,080 - Where did you get that figure? - Uh... in your previous report. 512 00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:29,240 Do you know what? I'm thinking the blue. 513 00:17:31,600 --> 00:17:33,239 - So? - You were right. 514 00:17:33,240 --> 00:17:35,919 I reckon there's at least a dozen other firms using these vehicles. 515 00:17:35,920 --> 00:17:37,319 I knew it! Isolated case my arse! 516 00:17:37,320 --> 00:17:38,999 They've all changed ownership structure 517 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:40,599 and shifted their headquarters overseas. 518 00:17:40,600 --> 00:17:41,879 All? 519 00:17:41,880 --> 00:17:44,039 Well, there's one company with a registered office in Perth. 520 00:17:44,040 --> 00:17:45,559 But when you call, they answer in Spanish. 521 00:17:45,560 --> 00:17:47,639 Can you email all that to me? And cc everyone. 522 00:17:47,640 --> 00:17:49,999 Jim, our QC, the minister, ASIC. 523 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,959 - Subject heading... - "Isolated case"? 524 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:53,759 - "Systemic tax rort". - Ooh! 525 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:55,119 How do you spell 'systemic'? 526 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:57,119 - After you, Doctor. - Thank you. Yeah, so... 527 00:17:57,120 --> 00:17:59,119 - Pass! Pass! - Sorry. 528 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:02,999 Alright. I will send you some more wardrobe options. 529 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:05,079 - That would be great. Alright. - Bye-bye. 530 00:18:05,080 --> 00:18:06,279 - Well, thank you. - Thank you. 531 00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:08,679 - We're getting there. - Yep! Thanks. 532 00:18:08,680 --> 00:18:10,160 - See you. Take care. - Bye! 533 00:18:11,640 --> 00:18:13,839 OK, we need four copies of the previous report. 534 00:18:13,840 --> 00:18:15,999 Katie, is Jim on his way on his way? 535 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,479 - On his way. - What's that? 536 00:18:17,480 --> 00:18:19,039 Oh, Brian found it in storage. 537 00:18:19,040 --> 00:18:21,439 It's from our World Cup bid. What do you call it? 538 00:18:21,440 --> 00:18:23,359 - Evidence? - A countdown clock. 539 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:26,079 - It still works! - Set it for next century. 540 00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:28,079 - Whew! Got a moment? - You alright? 541 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:29,639 Oh, just doing some stairs. 542 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:31,599 - Mrs Doubtfire still here? - Yeah. 543 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:32,999 This is getting serious. 544 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:35,319 That email you sent, it sure set the cat amongst the pigeons. 545 00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:36,479 Good. 546 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:37,799 Bruce has been fielding calls all day. 547 00:18:37,800 --> 00:18:39,319 Big boys at the ATO are horrified. 548 00:18:39,320 --> 00:18:41,079 - ASIC can't believe what's going on. - And? 549 00:18:41,080 --> 00:18:43,439 Well, he reckons we should definitely haul them all in 550 00:18:43,440 --> 00:18:44,719 and see if we can't sort this mess out. 551 00:18:44,720 --> 00:18:46,159 Well, it's the right thing to do. 552 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:47,839 - It's not going to be pretty. - Good. 553 00:18:47,840 --> 00:18:50,439 - Still not happy about this. - No, I'm sure. 554 00:18:50,440 --> 00:18:52,880 - Pfft! One vote! - Yep. 555 00:18:58,080 --> 00:19:01,079 I've just been told Chris rang the PM's Office. 556 00:19:01,080 --> 00:19:02,559 He wants some updated figures. 557 00:19:02,560 --> 00:19:04,839 Does he not understand how an endorsement works? 558 00:19:04,840 --> 00:19:07,039 You turn up, point to the product, say the lines you're given. 559 00:19:07,040 --> 00:19:09,279 It's just he's very particular about what he puts his name to. 560 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:10,319 He's done ads for pet food. 561 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:11,479 Did he mention the preface? 562 00:19:11,480 --> 00:19:13,599 - The what? - He wants to write his own preface. 563 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:16,119 Sweetheart, the prime minister doesn't write his own preface. 564 00:19:16,120 --> 00:19:17,999 You need to keep your talent under control. 565 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,719 It was your idea to get an ambassador. 566 00:19:19,720 --> 00:19:21,239 It was your idea to get Dudley Do Right! 567 00:19:21,240 --> 00:19:22,760 Now fix it! 568 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:39,719 - That side is their lawyers. - And there? 569 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:42,719 ATO corporate governance division, ASIC. 570 00:19:42,720 --> 00:19:45,159 - They're facing some big guns. - All set? 571 00:19:45,160 --> 00:19:47,399 - Yeah. Let's go. - I think you should wait here. 572 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:50,039 - But I'm the one who called for... - We need to let cooler heads prevail. 573 00:19:50,040 --> 00:19:51,119 OK. 574 00:19:51,120 --> 00:19:52,759 Jim, if you start siding with them... 575 00:19:52,760 --> 00:19:53,919 - No! - Or saying we're all 576 00:19:53,920 --> 00:19:57,039 - in the same boat together... - No way! Both barrels, you watch. 577 00:19:57,040 --> 00:19:58,120 Jim. 578 00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:13,759 OK, we have a construction worker. Yes. 579 00:20:13,760 --> 00:20:16,199 Where is my cutting-edge scientist? 580 00:20:16,200 --> 00:20:18,239 - He's moving his car. - OK. 581 00:20:18,240 --> 00:20:19,679 Let's do a quick run-through. 582 00:20:19,680 --> 00:20:21,519 - Chris, darling, when you're ready... - Sure. 583 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:24,159 ..for rehearsal. Action. 584 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:25,599 Hi. I'm Dr Chris Brown. 585 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:28,599 And I've been thinking about... the future. 586 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:30,719 - Sorry, what am I pointing at? - It's the future. 587 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:32,399 We'll put it in later. Keep going. 588 00:20:32,400 --> 00:20:33,559 Rehearsing. Action. 589 00:20:33,560 --> 00:20:36,279 And we're getting ready to power up. 590 00:20:36,280 --> 00:20:39,599 Because the pieces of this year's Intergenerational Report 591 00:20:39,600 --> 00:20:43,359 are coming together and not before time. 592 00:20:43,360 --> 00:20:45,599 - Sorry, that clock's upside down. - We'll go from the top. 593 00:20:45,600 --> 00:20:47,920 Clock man, get it the right way round. Let's go again. 594 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:53,559 Right, the CLEM7 tunnel? 595 00:20:53,560 --> 00:20:55,479 It went bankrupt, Brian. BaT Tunnel? 596 00:20:55,480 --> 00:20:56,959 Cancelled. 597 00:20:56,960 --> 00:20:59,599 - I've got the Canberra light rail. - Should have been cancelled. 598 00:20:59,600 --> 00:21:01,079 What about the East West Link? 599 00:21:01,080 --> 00:21:02,839 - Never built. - But we still had the launch. 600 00:21:02,840 --> 00:21:04,879 - Seriously, chuck them all out. - Seems such a waste. 601 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:06,399 - Hey. - Jim. 602 00:21:06,400 --> 00:21:08,359 - Just called a 10-minute break. - Why are we still talking? 603 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:10,439 - We had to hear their defence. - What is it? 604 00:21:10,440 --> 00:21:12,479 Any mention of prosecution and they'll dispute everything, 605 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:15,479 drag it through the courts for years, cost us millions of dollars. 606 00:21:15,480 --> 00:21:16,639 That's not a defence. 607 00:21:16,640 --> 00:21:17,640 - Isn't it? - That's a threat. 608 00:21:17,641 --> 00:21:19,319 The point is we have to take it into consideration. 609 00:21:19,320 --> 00:21:20,839 But they accept they've broken the law. 610 00:21:20,840 --> 00:21:21,879 Let me put it this way, 611 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:24,519 their backs are against the wall and we've got the upper hand. 612 00:21:24,520 --> 00:21:26,279 - Shall we? - OK. 613 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:27,480 Yeah. 614 00:21:28,760 --> 00:21:30,479 Which way up did you want the lightning bolt? 615 00:21:30,480 --> 00:21:32,239 It's not lightning, it's jobs growth. 616 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:33,439 So, point it up higher. 617 00:21:33,440 --> 00:21:35,839 Yeah, but the jobs growth figure over the next few decades 618 00:21:35,840 --> 00:21:39,999 is only about 8%, so it should really be more like that. 619 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,679 I just think it's important we get it right. 620 00:21:41,680 --> 00:21:42,919 Of course. 621 00:21:42,920 --> 00:21:44,559 Let's go from the second page. 622 00:21:44,560 --> 00:21:47,079 Rehearsing, action. 623 00:21:47,080 --> 00:21:50,199 The Intergenerational Report is about planning for our future, 624 00:21:50,200 --> 00:21:53,800 making sure we all get an equal share of the pie. 625 00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:57,759 - Problem? - The pie's not equal. 626 00:21:57,760 --> 00:21:58,839 Then don't say "equal". 627 00:21:58,840 --> 00:22:00,280 We'll go again, everyone. 628 00:22:04,640 --> 00:22:06,200 Come in. 629 00:22:08,240 --> 00:22:10,159 OK. They're prepared to concede. 630 00:22:10,160 --> 00:22:12,519 - They've rolled over. - Well done, Tony. Credit to you. 631 00:22:12,520 --> 00:22:14,439 - A lot of red faces in there. - And? 632 00:22:14,440 --> 00:22:17,039 And I think we've come to a pretty acceptable arrangement. 633 00:22:17,040 --> 00:22:18,079 Namely...? 634 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:21,199 They've agreed, subject to formal ATO and ASIC approval, 635 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:22,919 to restructure their corporate arrangements 636 00:22:22,920 --> 00:22:25,159 in return for an amnesty from prosecution. 637 00:22:25,160 --> 00:22:26,399 You proposed an amnesty?! 638 00:22:26,400 --> 00:22:28,239 - Actually, they proposed it. - And we support it. 639 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:29,599 - Big win. - How's that a win? 640 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:31,319 Well, who wants to be tied up in court for a decade? 641 00:22:31,320 --> 00:22:32,879 - What's that going to get you? - Justice. 642 00:22:32,880 --> 00:22:33,880 They should be prosecuted! 643 00:22:33,881 --> 00:22:36,039 - Prosecution's off the table. - According to who? 644 00:22:36,040 --> 00:22:37,079 - Them. - What about us? 645 00:22:37,080 --> 00:22:38,719 - Who's us? - Taxpayers. 646 00:22:38,720 --> 00:22:40,359 - What have they got to do with it? - I don't follow. 647 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:41,560 In. 648 00:22:44,120 --> 00:22:46,599 - What exactly is the problem? - It's the graph. 649 00:22:46,600 --> 00:22:47,959 - Hold it up higher. - No. 650 00:22:47,960 --> 00:22:50,199 - Lower? Sideways? What? - The figures are wrong. 651 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:52,119 Foreign debt is currently over $1 trillion. 652 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:55,599 It should be way higher than exports and imports. 653 00:22:55,600 --> 00:22:57,119 Any chance we can fix it? 654 00:22:57,120 --> 00:22:59,680 Yeah. I can fix it. 655 00:23:08,520 --> 00:23:10,439 I mean, at the end of the day, we've given them an amnesty. 656 00:23:10,440 --> 00:23:11,919 - Plus the fine. 200 grand. - Each? 657 00:23:11,920 --> 00:23:13,599 - Total. - Corporate, not criminal. 658 00:23:13,600 --> 00:23:14,839 And they've agreed to pay it? 659 00:23:14,840 --> 00:23:15,879 It was their suggestion. 660 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:18,239 They've also agreed to make a public statement. 661 00:23:18,240 --> 00:23:19,599 Guilty as charged. 662 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:22,079 This goes out on ASIC letterhead today. 663 00:23:22,080 --> 00:23:24,200 "Whilst we acknowledge the ASIC findings... 664 00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:27,999 "..this shall not in any way be deemed or construed 665 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:30,719 "as an admission of wrongdoing, liability, fault, 666 00:23:30,720 --> 00:23:33,199 "improper action or violation of any law or regulation 667 00:23:33,200 --> 00:23:35,639 "now or any time in the future, 668 00:23:35,640 --> 00:23:38,279 "any such wrongdoing being expressly denied." 669 00:23:38,280 --> 00:23:39,439 Big win. 670 00:23:39,440 --> 00:23:40,680 Well done, Tony. 671 00:23:50,240 --> 00:23:54,199 The Intergenerational Report is just around the corner. 672 00:23:54,200 --> 00:23:56,199 Hi. I'm Julia Morris. 673 00:23:56,200 --> 00:23:59,079 And I've been thinking about... the future. 674 00:23:59,080 --> 00:24:02,520 The things that matter to us all, population... 675 00:24:04,440 --> 00:24:06,399 Treasury says it's legal tender. 676 00:24:06,400 --> 00:24:07,759 $5 billion? 677 00:24:07,760 --> 00:24:09,399 They can't remember what it was for. 678 00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:11,239 - They think it was a freeway. - You mean we could cash that? 679 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:12,839 Mm-hm. Shall I rip it up? 680 00:24:12,840 --> 00:24:14,160 Yes! 681 00:24:17,880 --> 00:24:19,639 - He's back. - He never left. 682 00:24:19,640 --> 00:24:21,800 Said he wanted to double-check some figures. 683 00:24:27,240 --> 00:24:28,559 Did you have surgery? 684 00:24:28,560 --> 00:24:30,279 No, I just have to wear this brace for a few weeks 685 00:24:30,280 --> 00:24:31,479 and do heaps of physio. 686 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:33,519 - Welcome back, Courtney. - Thanks, Tony. 687 00:24:33,520 --> 00:24:36,799 Oh, Tony, Courtney won't be able to do any pivoting, turning 688 00:24:36,800 --> 00:24:38,279 or hard cutting movements. 689 00:24:38,280 --> 00:24:39,519 - Right, but lunches? - Sure. 690 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:40,759 All good. 691 00:24:40,760 --> 00:24:42,439 Tony, you'll never guess. 692 00:24:42,440 --> 00:24:44,839 - My parents' CityLink fine. - Yeah, what's the latest? 693 00:24:44,840 --> 00:24:46,879 - Someone paid it. - Is that right? 694 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:49,079 Anonymously. 695 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:50,959 I wish I knew who to thank. 696 00:24:50,960 --> 00:24:53,079 - Maybe it was Eileen. - I doubt it. 697 00:24:53,080 --> 00:24:53,564 Mm. 698 00:24:53,643 --> 00:24:58,588 - Synced & Corrected by Dragoniod - www.addic7ed.com 53149

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