Politics with Purpose

Occasional Observations on Public and Private Life

Plot

Written by Lindsay TannerÑwhose parliamentary career spans 18 years, culminating in his position as the minister for finance and deregulation in the RuddÐGillard governmentsÑthis edited selection of his press articles, speeches, and essays discusses a range of major subjects. Delving into LaborÕs problems and prospects; globalization and its discontents; facing up to important values; the need for compassion; and lessons from TannerÕs own life, this work touches on a host of topics that faced Australia from 1990 to 2012. Whether the subject matter be economic, political, or personal, this account demonstrates what Australia lost when Tanner departed from national politics.