1. What the public was told -- 2. Behind the scenes -- 3. Does our system work? -- 4. Accountability and Australian government
Summary
"The "children overboard" affair formed a dramatic backdrop to the November 2001 Australian federal election, graphically underlining the government's case against asylum seekers. But very soon truth of the incident began to emerge, revealing a tale of mixed messages, conflicting responsibilites, and pre-election pressures"--back cover
Analysis
Senate Select Committee on a Certain Maritime Incident
Australian Defence Force
Ministerial department relations
Ministerial staff
Accountability
Refugees
Federal issue
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Notes
Donation. ANU COOP 20120212 Brissenden collection, ANU Library