Is our democracy for sale?
Big Deal is a Wake-Up call about the frightening extent to which money has infiltrated politics. Starring Christiaan van Vuuren, directed by Criag Reucassel, Christiaan’s unlikely journey shows us why we should care, and how we might work together to ensure our democracy is safeguarded from being sold to the highest bidder.
Episode 2 of Big Deal airs next Tuesday, October 26, at 8.30pm on ABC TV.
Catch up with Episode 1 on iview. <https://iview.abc.net.au/show/big-deal>
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