There have been a lot of popular Aussie dads on TV over the years, all of them very similar - white, grumpy and not really that involved with their kids, but now we have some more modern role models like Bandit from Bluey, and Hamish Blake.

So why have they come under fire recently for perhaps not being quite as good as we like to think? And why do Aussie dads in popular culture still fit the traditional "Larrikin" stereotype?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in creative arts who isn't convinced about these so-called "perfect" TV dads, to consider whether our expectations of men continue to be so much lower than that of women, that it actually makes us think they are a lot better than they really are.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Dr Kate Cantrell - Lecturer in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland, and an award-winning writer, teacher, and researcher working at the intersection of creative writing, mobility studies, and social justice. Kate recently co-wrote an article about why Bandit from Bluey may not actually be a great dad, which sparked a national debate.

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Hamish Blake, Bluey & The “Perfect” Aussie Dad Narrative