An idealist as well as a pragmatist, and someone who believes passionately in equality, democracy and empowerment, Race Mathews has inspired and mentored many.Race was principal private secretary to Gough Whitlam in the lead-up to Whitlam's election as prime minister, then an MP in the Whitlam government, and later served as Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Community Services.Race Mathews: A Life in Politics is the...

This is the fascinating story of a Quaker family from England who camped on the beach in 1837 before the city of Adelaide was created, but rose to owning a 3000-acre estate in the Adelaide Hills. Barton Hack built his first house where the Adelaide Railway station now stands, became a merchant who owned ships, a whaling station and the first vineyard in the Province, and was chairman of the first Chamber of Commerce in Australia. His younger brother Stephen became a grazier and explorer. Afte...

'It is only with an understanding of the past we can create a better future. A must-read for anyone aspiring to make their own impactful change.'-Julia GillardWhat was it like to be involved in the heady days of 'second wave' feminism in Australia, when the role of women at home and at work changed decisively? Iola Mathews was one of the founders of the Women's Electoral Lobby, a journalist at The Age, and later a leading ACTU advocate for women workers du...

A new edition of this acclaimed biography of a key player in the fight for women's rights in Australia.'It is only with an understanding of the past we can create a better future. A must-read for anyone aspiring to make their own impactful change.'-Julia GillardWhat was it like to be involved in the heady days of 'second wave' feminism in Australia, when the role of women at home and at work changed decisively? Iola Mathews was one of the f...