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Canberra Al Desko with Annabel Crabb

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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.

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28th October 2015 - 28th October 2015
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Annabel Crabb
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Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie Still
Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie
28th October 2015

Episode 1

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie gets a lot of contact from constituents, including marriage proposals. But what happens when staffers accidentally lose a suitor?

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James McGrath
28th October 2015

Episode 2

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.

Constituent Letters: Malcolm Turnbull Still
Constituent Letters: Malcolm Turnbull
28th October 2015

Episode 3

What do school children want from their new Prime Minister? Malcolm Turnbull opens up his mailbox.

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Sam Dastyari
28th October 2015

Episode 4

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?

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Constituent Letters: Barnaby Joyce
28th October 2015

Episode 5

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?

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Josh Frydenberg & Ed Husic
28th October 2015

Episode 6

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.

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Constituent Letters: Cory Bernardi
28th October 2015

Episode 7

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.

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Sarah Hanson-Young
28th October 2015

Episode 8

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?

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Constituent Letters: Scott Ludlam
28th October 2015

Episode 9

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.

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Amanda Rishworth
28th October 2015

Episode 10

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.

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Constituent Letters: Josh Frydenberg
28th October 2015

Episode 11

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.

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David Leyonhjelm
28th October 2015

Episode 12

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.

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Andrew Leigh
28th October 2015

Episode 13

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.

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