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Author Megalogenis, George.

Title Trivial pursuit : leadership and the end of the reform era / George Megalogenis
Published Collingwood, Vic. : Black Inc., 2010

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Description 120 pages ; 24 cm
Series Quarterly essay, 1832-0953 ; QE 40
Quarterly essay (Melbourne, Vic.) ; issue 40. 1832-0953
Contents Includes Correspondence: Gareth Evans, Bruce Grant, Michael Wesley, Lyric Hughes Hale, Robert D Kaplan, Harry Gelber, David Uren, Hugh White
Summary In the aftermath of the 2010 election, George Megalogenis considers what has happened to politics in Australia. Have we entered a new phase with minority government and the rise of the Greens and independents? The Hawke, Keating and Howard years were ones of bold reform; recently we have seen an era of power without purpose. But why? Is it down to powerful lobbies, or the media, or a failure of leadership, or all of the above? And whatever the case, how will hard decisions be taken for the future? In a brilliant analysis, Megalogenis dissects the cycle of polls, focus groups and presidential politics and explores what it has done to the prospect of serious, difficult reform and the style of our leaders. He argues that politics-as-usual has become a self-defeating game and mounts a persuasive case for a different model of leadership. This is also an essay that looks at the fate of progressive politics after the three years of opportunities lost. In distilling the meaning of election 2010, it offers a thought-provoking guide to the challenges to come. Now that the political landscape has changed, where to next?
Analysis Political parties & ideologies (Australasia)
Publishing, journalism & media (Australasia)
Notes Library's N copy signed by the author, 22 March 2016. ANL
Title from cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Abbott, Tony, 1957-
Abbott, Tony.
Gillard, Julia.
Leadership in politics -- Australia
Politicians -- Australia.
Pragmatism -- Political aspects -- Australia.
Prime ministers -- Australia.
Reformers -- Australia.
SUBJECT Australia -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597 -- 2001-
Australia -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597 -- 2007-
Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
Author Megalogenis, George.
ISSN 1832-0953
ISBN 9781863954983 (paperback)
Other Titles QE 40 2010