About this season
Annabel Crabb takes us into the Parliament House offices of a host of political characters. Amusing, surprising and at times ridiculous, this series lets you get to know politicians in their Canberra habitat.
Episodes (13)
1. Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie gets a lot of contact from constituents, including marriage proposals. But what happens when staffers accidentally lose a suitor?
2. James McGrath
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Qld Liberal Senator James McGrath invites Annabel to 'dine' in his office after a long day of Liberal manoeuvring, serving up a unique dessert 'recipe' while giving tips on how to run numbers like a badass.
3. Constituent Letters: Malcolm Turnbull
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
What do school children want from their new Prime Minister? Malcolm Turnbull opens up his mailbox.
4. Sam Dastyari
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Labor Senator Sam Dastyari is one of the most charismatic young politicians in parliament. What's on the office menu when Annabel ducks in for lunch? And why is he so lonely?
5. Constituent Letters: Barnaby Joyce
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
The Nationals' Barnaby Joyce isn't afraid to arm wrestle Hollywood's finest over illegal dogs, but how much vitriolic voter feedback can he take?
6. Josh Frydenberg & Ed Husic
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Wondering who got Tony Abbott's bike in the spill? Annabel discovers that and more after joining Labor MP Ed Husic and Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg in a raucous office lunch.
7. Constituent Letters: Cory Bernardi
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Cory Bernardi is one of the most controversial politicians in parliament, but how does he handle the heat from constituents? He turns it up, that's how.
8. Sarah Hanson-Young
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Annabel drops in for lunch with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young at her Parliament House office. How does this hard-working politician keep healthy in a building renowned for underwhelming food options?
9. Constituent Letters: Scott Ludlam
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Greens senator Scott Ludlam is used to going viral on twitter but can he cope when the masses tweet him back without spellchecking? Hint: it's Scott with two 't's.
10. Amanda Rishworth
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
New mum Amanda Rishworth juggles being a busy Labor MP while breast-feeding a six month old baby. Luckily, husband Tim has taken leave from his job and manned up to help. Annabel joins the family lunchtime in sitting week.
11. Constituent Letters: Josh Frydenberg
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg is a man to watch. But while they're watching, his constituents really want to know how he's going to fix his thinning hair. They have suggestions.
12. David Leyonhjelm
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Gun-loving libertarian and former veterinarian, Senator David Leyonhjelm is one of the most contrarian members of parliament. Annabel knocks on his office door to find out what's on the menu during sitting weeks.
13. Andrew Leigh
Aired 28 October 2015 • 6 min
Economist and Labor MP Andrew Leigh has quite the cost-benefit analysis view on life - and also on lunch. Annabel gets an invite and finds out that food is a mere equation to fuel the day's more important business.