Welcome to GrodsCorp’s ongoing internet documentary Lachlan Connor, Independent. Each short episode chronicles another step in the journey of prospective Australian politician, Lachlan Connor, as he campaigns for election to the Senate in 2007 as an independent Victorian candidate.

More detail about Lachlan’s campaign and policy platform can be found at his webpage and his blog.

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“The offering by Lachlan Connor, Victorian independent candidate for Senate, is rather like John Howard’s scalp. Which is to say, rather dry in patches. This is certainly the Wayne’s World isomer for Election ‘07.”
– Helen Razer, writing in ‘Crikey’

Redux
Episodes 1 to 15 condensed into a single 10 minute short film-style package.

Episode 1 (Broadcast 27 Sep ‘06)
In which we meet our protagonist and learn about his political motivations.

Episode 2 (Broadcast 3 Oct ‘06)
In which we meet Lachlan’s flatmate and voice of reason, Heather.

Episode 3 (Broadcast 10 Oct ‘06)
In which Lachlan goes in search of policy and a campaign manager.

Episode 4 (Broadcast 17 Oct ‘06)
In which we meet Lachlan’s campaign manager, Jacob.

Episode 5 (Broadcast 24 Oct ‘06)
In which Lachlan recounts the traumatic tale of his Uncle Todd and John Howard.

Episode 6 (Broadcast 31 Oct ‘06)
In which Jacob’s mate, Gavin, becomes Lachlan’s webmaster.

Episode 7 (Broadcast 9 Nov ‘06)
In which party plans are revealed and political heroes discussed.

Episode 8 (Broadcast 13 Nov ‘06)
In which Heather forces Lachlan and Jacob to think about policy.

Episode 9 (Broadcast 21 Nov ‘06)
In which Lachlan chases preferences and Jacob goes head-to-head with Heather’s boyfriend.

Episode 10 (Broadcast 28 Nov ‘06)
In which Jacob procures the services of a personal assistant.

Episode 11 (Broadcast 5 Dec ‘06)
In which Lachlan reflects on his broken relationship.

Episode 12 (Broadcast 12 Dec ‘06)
In which preparations for the launch party get underway causing Heather to lose her cool.

Episode 13 (Broadcast 9 Jan ‘07)
(Launch Party — part one) In which Lachlan soothes relations between Heather and Jacob allowing the party to begin.

Episode 14 (Broadcast 16 Jan ‘07)
(Launch Party — part two) In which Lachlan’s speech is cut short by the unexpected arrival of his ex-girlfriend.

Episode 15 (Broadcast 31 Jan ‘07)
(Launch Party — part three) In which the party degenerates into a drunken farce and Jacob scores a home run.

Episode 16 (Broadcast 6 Feb ‘07)
In which Jacob cops a massive serve for sleeping with Lachlan’s ex-girlfriend.

Episode 17 (Broadcast 13 Feb ‘07)
In which Lachlan suffers a terrible loss and must bury a close friend.

Episode 18 (Broadcast 19 Feb ‘07)
In which Lachlan finally announces not one, but two policies.

Episode 19 (Broadcast 8 May ‘07)
In which Lachlan makes the decision to restart his stalled campaign.

Episode 20 (Broadcast 15 May ‘07)
In which Jacob is forced to fire Lewis.

Episode 21 (Broadcast 22 May ‘07)
In which Jacob hires a new assistant to replace Lewis.

Episode 22 (Broadcast 11 June ‘07)
In which Lachlan takes his campaign to the streets.

Episode 23 (Broadcast 30 July ‘07)
In which Billy and his sister threaten to turn Lachlan’s campaign into a total farce.

Episode 24 (Broadcast 6 August ‘07)
In which Lachlan cops a grilling by Billy.

Episode 25 (Broadcast 13 August ‘07)
In which Jacob’s girlfriend moves into Lachlan’s house.

Episode 26 (Broadcast 20 August ‘07)
In which Jacob encounters his ex and Lachlan jumps the shark.

Episode 27 (Broadcast 27 August ‘07)
In which Lachlan and Jacob talk forestry policy, ideals and principles.

Episode 28 (Broadcast 3 September ‘07)
In which Lachlan announces his government advertising policy and gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his own campaign advertisement.

Episode 29 (Broadcast 10 September ‘07)
In which Lachlan begins planning a campaign trip to Canberra.

Episode 30 (Broadcast 3 October ‘07)
(Canberra — part one) In which Lachlan and Jacob drive from Melbourne to Canberra, losing Billy along the way.

Episode 31 (Broadcast 7 October ‘07)
(Canberra — part two) In which Lachlan finds inspiration for his campaign by visiting Parliament House.

Episode 32 (Broadcast 11 October ‘07)
(Canberra — part three) In which Lachlan meets some Canberrans and Jacob searches for Billy’s “fireworks”.

Episode 33 (Broadcast 15 October ‘07)
In which Lachlan responds to John Howard’s announcement of the election date as Billy arrives home from Canberra.

Episode 34 (Broadcast 21 October ‘07)
In which Lachlan holds a meeting to revise his policies and update his website.

Episode 35 (Broadcast 25 October ‘07)
In which Lachlan reflects on the challenges of grassroots campaigning.

Episode 36 (Broadcast 1 November ‘07)
In which Jacob runs into trouble with the law and disappears.

Episode 37 (Broadcast 9 November ‘07)
In which Lachlan learns of Jacob’s whereabouts and has a latte with Heather.

Episode 38 (Broadcast 19 November ‘07)
In which Billy mourns the loss of Jacob.

Episode 39 (Broadcast 23 November ‘07)
In which Lachlan, on the eve of the poll, reflects on the final weeks of his campaign for election to the Senate.

Episode 40 (Broadcast 6 January ‘08)
In which Lachlan reflects on the election result and cuts a deal with the documentary’s producers.

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