Production Details
Synopsis
Shakedown is the gripping true story of how a group of ordinary Australians risked it all to expose an unlawful automated debt-recovery system that falsely accused half a million people of welfare fraud. The drama is set to reveal how a courageous coalition of victims, activists, journalists, and lawyers fought back against a government and bureaucracy that refused to listen – uncovering what’s been described as Australia’s greatest miscarriage of justice.
Company Name
Lingo Pictures Pty LTD
Fsa #55
38 Driver Avenue
Moore Park, NSW 2021
Australia
info@lingopictures.com38 Driver Avenue
Moore Park, NSW 2021
Australia
Phone: +61-285871111
Company Name
Itv Studios
2 Waterhouse Square
Holborn, London
EC1N 2AE, UK
hr@itvstudios.comHolborn, London
EC1N 2AE, UK
Phone: +44 20 7157 3000
About Shakedown
Shakedown chronicles the true events surrounding a controversial automated debt-recovery system in Australia that implicated numerous innocent citizens in welfare fraud. This series highlights the efforts of a diverse group of individuals, including victims, advocates, and legal experts, who came together to challenge the systemic failures they faced.
The narrative unfolds as these ordinary Australians confront a powerful governmental structure that ignored their concerns, shedding light on significant issues of justice and accountability. Through their collective resistance, they reveal critical insights into the functioning of bureaucratic systems and the impact on everyday lives.
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