Office Australia Debuts with First Female Boss in Franchise History

The new adaptation on Prime Video brings a fresh twist to the classic mockumentary format with a gender-flipped lead role.

The Office Australia is the thirteenth international version and the first English-language adaptation to feature a female boss, played by comedian Felicity Ward.
The series follows the familiar mockumentary style, focusing on office dynamics and an overconfident boss, reminiscent of the British and U.S. versions.
Critics note that the Australian version heavily draws from the American iteration, with less emphasis on the cringe-based realism of the original UK series.
Felicity Ward describes her character, Hannah Howard, as a delusional optimist, bringing a unique Australian sense of humor to the role.
The show has sparked discussions online, with Ward addressing both excitement and criticism, especially regarding the gender-swapped lead.