An earnest public servant inadvertently gets embroiled in his minister's crimes: murder, terrorism, and unethical experiments. Oblivious, he simply wants a permanent job.

Harvey McHugh just wants a permanent job in the civil service. Unfortunately, he works for a minister who thinks nothing of resorting to corruption, murder, terrorism, and using Harvey as a guinea pig in illegal medical experiments to cure his long-term fatal illness. What-is-more, Harvey is so innocent and trusting that he doesn't realise any of this is going on.—Richard Webber <[email protected]>

A comedy-drama about an innocent young clerk in the Government Trusts Office and a corrupt politician. When Harvey McHugh tries to get a permanent job in the public service, he undertakes an epic journey through the corridors of power. On the way he gains an alarming insight into how the country is run. Funny, poignant and very relevant. Harvey McHugh is a morality tale about life and government in modern times.

This sharp black comedy, with strong elements of political satire, follows the misadventures of a naive young clerk, Harvey McHugh, as he tries to secure a permanent position in the Australian Public Service. As his quest progresses, Harvey gains many startling insights into how the Australian government and bureaucracy operates behind the scenes, especially through his dealings with the powerful and manipulative politician, Michael Muldoon-invariably referred to simply as "The Minister" -- who heads the department where Harvey is employed and who thinks nothing of resorting to corruption, murder, terrorism, and using Harvey as a guinea pig in illegal medical experiments to cure his long-term fatal illness. What is more, Harvey is so innocent and trusting that he doesn't realise any of this is going on.