Alex challenges Paul at every turn.
Alex's health diagnosis threatens her political ambitions.
Alex makes an unsavoury deal with a political rival.
Alex pushes forward with her radical plan.
Alex and Rachel battle to control their political destinies.
Alex Irving must find a new way in and take control of a political establishment determined to shake everything she values.
Alex returns home, determined to get her grassroots campaign off the ground; Rachel makes a surprise announcement that sees her facing off with Alex on live television; after the show, Rachel makes Alex an interesting offer.
Alex's success on the campaign trail catches the attention of popular incumbent Jack Ramsay; Rachel's re-election bid gets a boost when she attends a rival's campaign event.
It's the day of the election, and Alex and her team make a final push to win over the voters of Freeman, but a family emergency sends the campaign into chaos; with Alex's chances dashed, Rachel takes matters into her own hands.
The high-stakes horse-trading begins in Canberra as Alex and a small group of Independents meet to decide the future of the nation; with bigger threats looming, Alex and Rachel need to find a way to trust each other.