Dimensions
162 x 242 x 38mm
Sir John Gorton, one of the most important figures in Australian politics since the Second World War, was Prime Minister of Australia from 1968-1971. When Gough Whitlam became Prime Minister he said his aim was to finish the job that John Gorton started.
Often regarded as an unlikely Liberal and politician, with an informal, larrikin style, Sir John's achievements were impressive: he presided over the involvement of the Commonwealth in education; he achieved significant change in the areas of health, Aboriginal affairs, defence and foreign affairs social services and Commonwealth-State relations; and he re-established the Australian film industry. He truly put Australia onto the reformist path.
Throughout his career, Sir John always did it his way: an approach to life and politics that infuriated many on his side, bewildered most of his nominal opponents - and endeared him to devoted followers. The end of his prime ministership was as dramatic as the beginning - he voted himself out of office in a party room ballot.
This valuable and authoritative book fills a serious gap in our political history.
