The British empire had a problem in 1782. After the War of Independence, they had nowhere to send their convicts. So, they looked to a new land - Australia. In 1788, the first Australian convicts arrived on the First Fleet as part of a 1,500-strong colonisation party that included military and civilians. Admiral Arthur Phillip founded the penal colony of New South Wales on January 26, 1788, marking the beginning of Australia's settlement as a penal colony.

Fast forward to 2021, and the question is raised whether Australia has traded away too much of its liberty in the name of security and stability. The program aims to dive deep into the current state of politics in Australia and explore the extent to which emergency restrictions have been imposed on the country. How long can a democracy maintain such restrictions before it becomes a concern for its citizens and their fundamental rights?

The history of Australia as a penal colony is an interesting one, but its present state as a democracy is equally important to examine. This program aims to shed light on the current state of affairs in Australia and ask whether it is still considered a free country in the face of increasing emergency restrictions. The audience is invited to stay tuned to learn more about the current situation in Australia and what is really happening in the country.