Game of Mates by Cameron Murray; Paul Frijters

$32.95 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

James is our most mundane villain. His victim is Bruce, our typical Aussie, who bleeds from the hip pocket because of James' actions. Game of Mates tells a tale of economic theft across major sectors of Australia's economy, showing how James and his group of well-connected Mates siphon off billions from the economy to line their own pockets. In property, mining, transport, banking, superannuation, and many more sectors, James and his Mates cooperate to steal huge chunks of the economic pie for themselves. If you want to know how much this costs the nation, how it is done, and what we can do about it, Game of Mates is the book for you. ...Show more

The Book of Paul: The Wit and Wisdom of Paul Keating by Russell Marks

$9.99 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

Presenting the one and only Mr Paul Keating - at his straight-shooting, scumbag-calling, merciless best. Paul lets rip - on John Howard- 'The little desiccated coconut is under pressure and he is attacking anything he can get his hands on.' On Peter Costello- 'The thing about poor old Costello is he is all tip and no iceberg.' On John Hewson- ' His performance is like being flogged with a warm lettuce.' On Andrew Peacock- '...... what we have here is an intellectual rust bucket.' On Wilson Tuckey- '...... you stupid foul-mouthed grub.' On Tony Abbott- 'If Tony Abbott ends up the prime minister of Australia, you've got to say, God help us.' And that's just a taste . . . ...Show more

The Future of Us - Demography Gets a Makeover by Liz Allen

$29.99 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

Demography is far more important than destiny. By tracing connections between a population’s past and present, demographers can foresee its future. The true wonder of demography, though, is not its ability to predict the future but to shape it. With energy and passion, demographer Liz Allen sets o ut the potential paths to make Australia better. Bold, fearless and revealing,The Future of Usdoes more than help you find your inner statistician. Looking beyond births, deaths and marriages, Allen takes apart inequality, migration, tax and home ownership. She also dissects how the word ‘population’ became so charged, daring to ask what Australia might look like in 20 years if we had zero immigration. The Future of Us gives demography a makeover and sets out future possibilities for a better us … just like a Choose Your Own Adventure, but for the nation. ‘Liz Allen’s romp around Australia’s demography is highly readable, and makes a compelling case for the benefits of immigration and the need for a comprehensive population policy.’  — Michelle Grattan ‘Put on that superpower cape. Liz Allen’s heartfelt study of how Australians live, die and migrate takes you from now to tomorrow and makes a plea for rethinking how we talk about migration and a renewed Australia. Forget the hate and hyperbole and replace it with hope.’ — Jenna Price ...Show more

Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century - Old Institutions, New Challenges by Ian Ward; Hannah Murphy-Gregory; Stewart Jackson; Lloyd Cox; Glenn Kefford; Andrea Carson

$91.83 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century brings to life traditional institutions, theories and concepts by considering the key question: how are Australia's political institutions holding up in the face of the new challenges, dynamics and turbulence that have emerged and intensified in the new mi llennium? This approach encourages students to critically examine the complex interplay between a centuries' old system and a diverse, modern Australian society. This text presents the many moving parts of Australia's political system from an institutional perspective: the legislative and judiciary bodies, as well as lobby groups, the media, minor parties and independents, and the citizenry - institutions not often considered but whose influence is rapidly increasing. Student learning is supported through learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, further readings and breakout boxes that highlight key theories, events and individuals. The extensive resources available in the VitalSource interactive eBook reaffirm comprehension and extend learning. ...Show more

Enid Lyons, Leading Lady to a Nation

$49.95 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

A Little History of the Australian Labor Party by Nick Dyrenfurth

$24.95 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

The Australian Labor Party is one of the oldest labour parties and was the first in the world to form a government. 2011 marks its 120th birthday. This short and lively book tells the story of the ALPs numerous successes in winning government at all levels and making policy that has transformed lives. T he book also shows how the ALP has attracted an extraordinary range of members, parliamentary representatives, leaders, unionists, activists and, indeed, opponents. Whether their audience are Labor voters or not, writers Nick Dyrenfurth and Frank Bongiorno argue that it has been such a central force in Australia throughout the twentieth century that its history should be known. ...Show more

A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America by Philip Rucker; Carol D. Leonnig;

$29.99 AUD

Category: International Politics

Rucker and Leonnig have deep and unmatched sources throughout Washington DC, and for the past three years have chronicled in depth the ways President Donald Trump has reinvented the presidency in his own image, shaken foreign alliances and tested American institutions. It would be all too easy to mistak e Trump's first term for pure chaos. But Leonnig and Rucker show that in fact there is a pattern and meaning to the daily disorder. Relying on scores of exclusive new interviews with first-hand witnesses and rigorous original reporting, the authors reveal the 45th President up close as he stares down impeachment. They take readers inside Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and the Trump legal team's scramble for survival, behind the curtains as the West Wing scurries to clean up the President's mistakes and into the room to witness Trump's interactions with foreign leaders and members of his Cabinet, and assess the consequences.   ...Show more

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS – HOW IT WORKS – AGES 11+ by Jenni Harrold

$34.95 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

How the Australian political system works Australian Politics teacher resource book has been written to promote an understanding of the way the Australian political system operates. It is a comprehensive introduction to Local, State and Federal governments. The activities are designed to encourage an interest in all areas of Australian politics and assist students to develop a broader awareness of important concepts.  Features: key words and definitions focus on the structure and function of Australian and State parliaments and how the parliamentary system works describes features of the political structures at local, State and national levels review quiz, glossary of terms, answers ...Show more

Barack Obama: Quotable Wisdom by Carol Kelly-Gangi (Editor)

$14.99 AUD

Category: International Politics | Series: Quotable Wisdom Ser.

" D]emocracy isn't a spectator sport. America isn't about 'yes he will.' It's about 'yes we can.'" --Barack ObamaExperience the powerful oratory of our 44th president Obama's skill at expressing deep empathy and thoughtful idealism made him a bestselling author at an early age. These selections have be en drawn from his speeches, interviews, essays, books, social media posts, and other writings over the past 20 years. They reveal a sharp intellect, dynamic leadership style, and steadfast determination. Arranged thematically, the quotations reveal his thoughts and feelings, and even the occasional joke, about the many issues he faced during his two terms as president, from universal healthcare and same-sex equality to racial equality, and the threat of terrorism. In these passages, Obama: Speaks passionately about the ideals and beliefs at the core of the American Dream Vigorously advocates for the equality and inclusion of all Americans Eloquently expresses the need for smarter education and innovation Elaborates a vision for a national security posture as judicious as it is tough Makes the case for decisive action on climate change Advocates for common-sense gun-control legislation and prison reform An illuminating and eloquent collection, Barack Obama: Quotable Wisdom offers readers new insight into this remarkable leader, charismatic man, and gifted orator whose words have time and again restored the faith and bolstered the hopes of millions of Americans. ...Show more

Best Australian Political Cartoons 2016 by Russ Radcliffe

$9.99 AUD

Category: Australian Politics | Series: Best Australian Political Cartoons Ser.

With Dean Alston, Peter Broelman, Pat Campbell, Andrew Dyson, John Farmer, First Dog on the Moon, Matt Golding, Fiona Katauskas, Mark Knight, Jon Kudelka, Bill Leak, Alan Moir, Peter Nicholson, Bruce Petty, David Pope, David Rowe, John Spooner, Ron Tandberg, Andrew Weldon, Cathy Wilcox, Paul Zanetti, an d many more ...Show more

Make the Liberal Party Great Again by John Ruddick

$14.99 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

A manifesto for Liberal Party supporters around Australia. In this timely book, John Ruddick calls for the Liberal Party of Australia to be brought not so much into the 21st century but rather into the latter part of the 20th century. The principal parties in almost all comparative democracies have in t he last century become significantly more open, transparent and democratic than either of Australia¿s principal parties. Ruddick has been at the forefront of democratic reform within the Liberal Party for three decades. Make the Liberal Party Great Again is the culmination of his efforts and a call to arms. The book argues the Liberal Party should abandon the conflicted party room ballot to select the Liberal Party candidate for prime minister and introduce historic democratic reform that will invite all paid up Liberal Party members to have a vote on the most consequential decision the party makes. It¿s far from radical ¿ its actually the Westminster norm in the 21st century. ...Show more

My Country: Stories, Essays & Speeches by David Marr

$39.99 AUD

Category: Australian Politics

David Marr is the rarest of breeds- one of Australia's most unflinching, forensic reporters of political controversy, and one of its most subtle and eloquent biographers. In Marr's hands, those things we call reportage and commentary are elevated to artful and illuminating chronicles of our time. My Co untry collects his powerful reflections on religion, sex, censorship and the law; striking accounts of leaders, moralists and scandalmongers; elegant ruminations on the arts and the lives of artists. And some memorable new pieces. 'My country is the subject that interests me most and I have spent my career trying to untangle it's mysteries.'-David Marr. ...Show more