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The Australian Moment by George Megalogenis

ltobin's review against another edition

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5.0

You won't find a better modern history of Australian politics and economics

grassdog's review against another edition

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4.0

Great run through of Australian fiscal policy and political landscape of the last 40 years.

viragohaus's review

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3.0

Annabel Crabb calls Megalogenis an 'explainer' and I think that's exactly right. Like an umpire on a sport field, he has no interest in changing the field of play. Rather he wants to blow the whistle or ensure that he's in the right position to observe the reckless dash toward goal. Sometime compelling (particularly in his consideration of the 1970s), sometimes schoolmasterish (the dismissal), often interesting - this is likely to be the basis of the received version of our recent political history. For better and for worse.
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