Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty Review
Civic Duty, hosted by Annabel Crabb, offers an apolitical and engaging exploration of how voting operates within Australia's political system. The series premiered on Monday, 10 November, on ABC1.
ABC's Commitment to Personality-Driven Shows
The ABC remains unique among Australian broadcasters by fully investing in general-purpose personalities. Unlike commercial networks that tend to phase out hosts after their shows end, the ABC consistently produces specials and limited series requiring familiar faces.
Annabel Crabb's Role as Host
As a political reporter, Crabb is not tied to the nightly news or current Canberra events, positioning her more as a symbol of the system than a commentator on daily politics. She focuses on personalities and procedures, offering viewers a clearer understanding of the political framework without partisanship.
“Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty is an apolitical look at the political system – in this case, how voting works in Australia.”
Series Structure
The three-episode series explores different aspects of Australia's political system. The first episode, fittingly, delves into the historical evolution of the voting process.
The show continues Crabb’s style seen in her previous work, such as Kitchen Cabinet, maintaining a nonpartisan perspective while providing insightful political content.