Dimensions
154 x 236 x 22mm
A memoir by Peter Andren, the remarkable independent member for Calare, in central-western New South Wales. In the greatest achievement by an independent in Australia's political history, Andren won his seat (for the third time) in 2001 with over 50 per cent of the primary vote and a two party-preferred vote of over 75 per cent.
Andren had done all this in a rural electorate, without the benefit of a party organisation, and while holding views that are to the left of the Labor, Liberal, and National Parties. How did he do it?
The Andren Report is the story of an intelligent and sensitive human being who turned into a politician because he could see that the values he held and the people he cared for had been abandoned by the major parties. It is also the story of an electorate that has recognised and appreciated an honest and decent man.
A heartening story in a disheartening time, it indicates a way forward for Australian politics that alarms the major parties.
