Series synopsis
The Idea Of Australia is an Australian drama television series that premiered on SBS on October 15, 2025. It was created by Rachel Griffiths.
This bold and provocative four-part series asks the question – What is the idea of Australia and how might we learn from the past to make it stronger in the 21st century?
Premise
This bold and provocative four-part series asks the question – What is the idea of Australia and how might we learn from the past to make it stronger in the 21st century?
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 15, 2025 | November 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Land Of The Fair Go? Australians like to believe they live in the land of a fair go. Is this true or just a comfortable myth? We look beyond the myths to harder truths to reimagine a fairer future. |
October 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Making The Nation 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? |
October 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Dreams of Land Land is the heart of Australia. Battles over who owns the land, and how it should be used, are central to the Australian story. Is the old ethos of “finder’s keepers” the best we can do? Can the land be the foundation of even greater national wealth and pride? |
October 29, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 5, 2025 |
| Status | continue |