The Idea Of Australia

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The Idea Of Australia (2025)

Australians like to believe they live in the land of a fair go. Is this true or just a comforting story we like to tell. This episode looks beyond the myths to harder truths to reimagine a fairer future. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the need to celebrate and rebuild an informed truly independent civic national identity is greater than ever.

Series, 2025, Documentary, Society & Culture


The Idea Of Australia - TV Showtimes

Sunday, January 18

7:30pm

The Idea Of Australia ‘Land Of The Fair Go?’

NITV

The Idea Of Australia

'Land Of The Fair Go?'

NITV, 7:30pm, Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Australians like to believe they live in the land of a fair go. Is this true or just a comforting story we like to tell. This episode looks beyond the myths to harder truths to reimagine a fairer future. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the need to celebrate and rebuild an informed truly independent civic national identity is greater than ever.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 1


The Idea Of Australia ‘Land Of The Fair Go?’

NITV HD

The Idea Of Australia

'Land Of The Fair Go?'

NITV HD, 7:30pm, Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Australians like to believe they live in the land of a fair go. Is this true or just a comforting story we like to tell. This episode looks beyond the myths to harder truths to reimagine a fairer future. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the need to celebrate and rebuild an informed truly independent civic national identity is greater than ever.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 1


Monday, January 19

7:30pm

The Idea Of Australia ‘Making The Nation’

NITV

The Idea Of Australia

'Making The Nation'

NITV, 7:30pm, Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Australians know little about the debates, dreams and compromises involved in making the nation in 1901. This makes it hard to change the constitution. If more were known, would change be possible? The process of Federation that created the nation, is a mystery to most. The 1890s was a difficult period marked by booms and busts, but it was also a time of active debate.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 2


The Idea Of Australia ‘Making The Nation’

NITV HD

The Idea Of Australia

'Making The Nation'

NITV HD, 7:30pm, Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Australians know little about the debates, dreams and compromises involved in making the nation in 1901. This makes it hard to change the constitution. If more were known, would change be possible? The process of Federation that created the nation, is a mystery to most. The 1890s was a difficult period marked by booms and busts, but it was also a time of active debate.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 2


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