Utopia
Utopia

Utopia

2014 5 Seasons 40 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Comedy

Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.

Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Wood for the Trees

Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat

EP 2

Protected Species

Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is con

EP 3

Very Fast Turnover

A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides

EP 4

Onwards and Upwards

Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double t

EP 5

Arts and Minds

The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when T

EP 6

Then We Can Build It

Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of p

EP 7

The First Project

Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA w

EP 8

The Whole Enchilada

Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfo

EP 1

A Fresh Start

It's a new year and Tony is determined to focus on big things. Unfortunately, small things get in the way. Meanwhile, Na

EP 2

Shovel's Ready

After years of meticulous planning nothing can prevent a major tunnelling project getting started. Except Rhonda. Meanwh

EP 3

Keep Out: Public Property

Tony and his team are forced to justify why a new foreshore park now seems to have very little park. Nat is desperate fo

EP 4

Dot Dot Dot

When the Government announces 'Education Nation' it is met with rapturous praise. Only one problem - no one knows what i

EP 5

Terminal Problems

After months of working on a major new project Jim asks Tony for one small change. He wants the project killed. Rhonda n

EP 6

Starting the Conversation

Tony refuses to be drawn into a planning dispute. Meanwhile, Rhonda is keen to raise the NBA's level of online engagemen

EP 7

Reporting for Duty

When the business case for a new cross-city tunnel proves hopeless there is only one thing to do - find another business

EP 8

Summit Attempt

Tony's attempt at a holiday is derailed by the arrival of a new minister, a wifi upgrade and Rhonda. Plans for an infras

EP 1

Blue Sky Thinking

Jim and Rhonda force Tony to help step in and save a flawed government scheme. Nat is driven mad by a local council worr

EP 2

Smart Cities

Rhonda forces Tony to be keynote speaker at the Smart Cities conference. Nat is looking set for a promotion until Beverl

EP 3

Nation Shapers

Nat is asked to help out the Minister with a problem-plagued I.T. project. Meanwhile, a poor radio interview sees Tony f

EP 4

Clause For Concern

The NBA team is asked to help out with the sale of a port; Rhonda decides it is time for a digital upgrade; and Tony is

EP 5

Start Up

Fresh from a trip to Silicon Valley, Jim asks Tony for help getting the Government involved in the world of start-ups. M

EP 6

Snouts In The Trough

Jim and Rhonda ask Tony for help building a new airport rail link, but Tony's proposal shocks them both. Meanwhile, Nat

EP 7

On The Defence

With a major defence white paper about to be launched Jim and Rhonda ask Tony for help. Meanwhile Nat is summoned to Can

EP 8

Independence Day

After threatening to resign Tony is offered his own independent infrastructure board but Jim has his own ideas about the

EP 1

The Law's The Law

Tony and Jim clash over the best way to tackle high level company tax fraud. Keen to launch a major Government report, R

EP 2

Working With Children

The arrival of a work experience student leads to unexpected Ministerial developments. Nat is invited to join a prestigi

EP 3

Pipe Dreams

Tony's opportunity to pitch an important proposal is undermined by computer issues. Nat and Rhonda are forced to deal wi

EP 4

Mission Creeps

Tony is asked by the Minister to oversee the implementation on a new electronic I.D card scheme. Nat and Ash must face t

EP 5

The Blame Game

Tony is forced to defend himself when Jim and Rhonda try to blame a failed project on the NBA. Nat and Ash prepare for a

EP 6

Ticks Of Approval

A routine urban development project proves surprisingly difficult for Tony when multiple Government departments get invo

EP 7

Levers Of Power

Tony is on the verge of completing a major report when Rhonda invites an ABC documentary crew to spend a week in the NBA

EP 8

The Ghost of Christmas Future

Following a trip to Canberra Tony finds himself at loggerheads with Rhonda and Jim after he refuses to back a major new

EP 1

The Buck Stops Where?

The beleaguered staff of the NBA are still trying to get the job done in the face of endless backflips, government inter

EP 2

Grand Designs

Tony cops media heat for a solar scheme with poor public uptake, and a completed bypass is held up from opening due to s

EP 3

The Promise Land

The Government stalls on an election promise of the NBA moving to independent status and the office undergoes workplace

EP 4

Tunnel Vision

Jim ups security measures while trying to sway the outcome of tenders for an international partnership. Nat is infuriate

EP 5

Lights, Camera, Inaction

Tony is frozen out by the Minister when he's reluctant to announce an ambitious new project. The NBA comes under scrutin

EP 6

Story Time

Rhonda forces Tony to fast track a long-term regional rail project. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral for a problematic p

EP 7

Frequently Avoided Questions

A security consultant creates stress by leveling up the NBA's cyber safety. Nat faces the consequences of an inept emplo

EP 8

Wide Awoke

Nat and Ash work on deciphering who owns the title on an historic project. Tony's important presentation is derailed by

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