The Long Game

‘The Long Game’ is a razor-sharp examination of the public commentary around sexual assault victims, and the continuing challenges for women in public life.

Esme and Miranda Lyone grew up amongst Australian political royalty. Their father is loyal confidante and right-hand man to Byron Hammond, the party leader, regarded by many as one of the most powerful men in the country and a future Prime Minister. But Byron is as notorious for his private behaviour as he is for his collection of colourful public statements and he remains a dubious fixture in the lives of the two girls and their mother Gaye, even after their father’s death

Years later, Miranda stands on the cusp of what could be a glittering political career and the two sisters return to their family home: Esme from another bout of rehab; and Miranda from Canberra, where she is about to land a cabinet position that will make her one of the three most powerful people in the country. In order to clear the final hurdle, Miranda’s going to need a strong card to play. But is it the ‘gender card’?

And is it the truth?