Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-politics" theme.

Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.

Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell is a satirical news comedy show that provides a humorous take on Australian politics and society. Shaun Micallef, a renowned Australian comedian, serves as the host of the show, which combines political satire and social commentary in an entertaining and thought-provoking manner.

News comedy show, tonight show and chat show all in one, allowing Charlie to return to his comedy roots while being a general nuisance to newsmakers, politicians and other charlatans.

Tangle is a drama TV show set in Australia that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the dynamics of love. It follows various characters as they navigate through the challenges, secrets, and conflicts within their interconnected lives.

Pine Gap is a TV show set in a top-secret intelligence facility in Australia. The show explores the alliances, betrayals, and secrets that take place within the agency.

Total Control is a thrilling TV show centered around the story of a teenage girl who becomes embroiled in a political scandal when she is unexpectedly appointed to the Australian Parliament. Set in the backdrop of racial tensions, the show delves into the complex dynamics of family relationships, highlighting themes of racism, prejudice, and power struggles within Australian society. With a captivating plot and engaging characters, Total Control keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, navigating through twists and turns as the protagonist fights against injustice and tries to make a difference.

Catherine Tate plays a disgraced member of the British Royal Family who is sent to rule Australia. Princess Georgiana is the black sheep of a fictional British Royal Family. A PR disaster, she's spent her spoilt, party-girl life plastered over the tabloids. On the back of her latest scandal her mother, the Queen, makes the unprecedented move of abdicating her Australian throne in favour of her daughter. It is hoped that giving her some real responsibility will finally be the making of her - and if it isn't, at least shipping her off keeps her 10,000 miles away from London. Accompanied by a useless entourage, Queen Georgiana of Australia goes kicking and screaming to a country she has zero interest in beyond the Hemsworth Brothers.

The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."

Operation Buffalo is a dark comedy TV show that takes place in the Australian outback in the 1950s during the British nuclear tests at Maralinga. It follows the story of an indigenous Aboriginal community and their struggles with the British government's atomic weapons testing program. The show explores the complex dynamics between the indigenous people, the Australian government, and the British political forces.

A landmark series taking you inside the recent Coalition government in a revealing tale of politics, ambition and power. Key players tell all in riveting no holds barred interviews.

Newsfront is a period drama set in 1950s Sydney, Australia, that follows the story of a news reporter and his experiences in the early days of television. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the personal sacrifices made by journalists in their pursuit of the truth. As the protagonist grapples with the changing landscape of journalism, he also faces personal challenges, including family dynamics and a deteriorating relationship. Newsfront is a compelling portrayal of an era marked by growth and upheaval in both the media industry and society at large.

One hundred years after Australia elected its very first female parliamentarian, Annabel Crabb presents Ms Represented, a raw and honest account of politics from the female perspective.

The story of Fred Paterson, member for Bowen in the Queensland parliament in the 1940s and the only Communist Party member ever elected to any Australian parliament.

Dame Victoria Market, under instructions from the Queen, holds an enquiry into why the Australian ecconomy does not work.

The history of the Labor Party in government in Australia from 1983 to 1993 under Bob Hawke and Paul Keating. The series is told entirely through the eyes of all the major players in government and the bureaucracy, including Bob Hawke and Paul Keating.

Across a 45-year career ‘The Oils’ helped shape modern Australia with anthems like “US Forces”, “Beds Are Burning” and “Redneck Wonderland”. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with every band member, alongside signature moments including the outback tour with Warumpi Band, their Exxon protest gig in New York and those famous “Sorry” suits at the Sydney Olympics, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line traces the journey of Australia’s quintessential rock band.

Political satire web-series featuring One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and a cast of various characters from Australia and the world.

Brenda's first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family. Decades later, she feels disconnected from both halves of her life. But the traumas of her past do not lie quietly buried. So, she goes searching for the foster family with whom she had lost all contact. Along the way she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the possibility for deeper connections to family and culture. The Last Daughter is a documentary about Brenda's journey to unearth the truth about her past, and to reconcile the two sides of her family.

The Howard Years was a documentary series about the prime ministership of John Howard produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was divided into four one-hour episodes - one episode for each term Howard served as Prime Minister of Australia - and originally broadcast on ABC1 from 17 November to 8 December 2008.

1941. A country in crisis. A new man in power. Leadership demands and personal demons are set to collide. The story of John Curtin as he faces his first six months as Prime Minister, confronting in quick succession, the tragedy of Pearl Harbour, the fall of Singapore, the bombing of Darwin and a furious battle with Churchill over the deployment of Australian troops. This is a raw and intimate story of a driven and inspirational leader - a man who struggles to battle his own personal demons while serving and protecting a country at war.