Utopia (2014)
Set inside the offices of the "Nation Building Authority", a newly created government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide. It's a tribute to those political leaders who have somehow managed to take a long-term vision and use it for short-term gain.
- Rob Sitch
- Santo Cilauro
- Rob Gleisner
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Episode 1 - Wood for the Trees
Release Date: 2014-08-13Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.
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Episode 2 - Protected Species
Release Date: 2014-08-20Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.
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Episode 3 - Very Fast Turnover
Release Date: 2014-08-27A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.
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Episode 4 - Onwards and Upwards
Release Date: 2014-09-03Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.
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Episode 5 - Arts and Minds
Release Date: 2014-09-10The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.
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Episode 6 - Then We Can Build It
Release Date: 2014-09-17Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.
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Episode 7 - The First Project
Release Date: 2014-09-24Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.
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Episode 8 - The Whole Enchilada
Release Date: 2014-10-01Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.