Four Corners is the Australian ABC's flagship current affairs show, exposing scandals, sparking inquiries and causing major changes in government policy. As Australia's first current affairs television program it has been setting the agenda for more than 40 years. It has forced taboo subjects into the public arena and turned a spotlight on fads, trends and sub-cultures. Since it first aired in 1961 it has collected an array of professional industry awards including Walkley Awards, Logie Awards and UN peace prizes.

Running Time: 50 mins

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Reporter Quentin McDermott takes a detailed look at four incidents, in different parts of Australia, where people suffering mental illness or psychological distress died after being shot or tasered by police. Using exclusive interviews he details how in certain cases the victims had sought help at a hospital and then, having left of their own free will, were later shot dead.

With more and more Australians living longer the task of finding quality care for people who can't look after themselves is getter tougher. The Federal Government says that Australia has a first rate system which looks after its most senior citizens, but is that really the case?

What does the Australian community do with convicted child sex offenders when they've done their time? This program focuses on the large media hype surrounding the completion of sentences.