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First Australians

20081 seasonPGTV SeriesDocumentary

First Australians is an Australian historical documentary series produced by Blackfella Films over the course of six years, and first aired in October 2008. The documentary is part of a greater project that further consists of a hard-cover…

ProducerRachel Perkins

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
They have come to stay
Oct 12, 2008
E2
Her will to survive
Oct 14, 2008
E3
Freedom for our lifetime
Oct 19, 2008
E4
No Other Law
Oct 21, 2008
E5
Unhealthy government experiment
Oct 26, 2008
E6
A fair deal for a dark race
Oct 28, 2008
E7
Finale: We are no longer shadows
Nov 2, 2008

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First Australians — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams First Australians?

First Australians is streaming on DocPlay and SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is First Australians on Netflix?

No, First Australians is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DocPlay and SBS On Demand.

Is First Australians on Amazon Prime Video?

No, First Australians isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on DocPlay and SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch First Australians for free?

First Australians is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

How many seasons are in First Australians?

First Australians has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

Are all episodes of First Australians out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of First Australians are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of First Australians?

No — First Australians ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.