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  • ISBN-13: 9781925043891
  • Publisher: HALSTEAD PRESS
    Imprint: HALSTEAD PRESS
  • By David Solomon
  • Price: AUD $33.95
  • Stock: 740 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 17/03/2026
  • Format: Paperback (240.00mm X 160.00mm) 240 pages Weight: 450g
  • Categories: Autobiography: general [BGA]
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A first hand political, personal and historical commentary, including author David Solomon’s experience of the Whitlam dismissal in 1975, and Sir John Kerr’s divulgences about his aspiration to be Prime Minister. FOOTNOTES is partly autobiographical, detailing controversies over Anzac Day long before they made headlines, recounting times at ANU, the High Court and the Press Gallery, a brush with ASIO; and near misses with defamation suits, expulsion from Sydney University, even death.
David Solomon has been chief political correspondent for the Australian and the Canberra Times, founding publisher of the High Court Legal Reporter, Queensland Integrity Commissioner and author of 11 books. He has Arts and Law degrees from the ANU, and a Doctorate of Letters for his publications on politics, government, and constitutional law. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2006, recognising his service to journalism, as a commentator on legal, political and constitutional issues.
* Includes breaking new information about the intentions of Sir John Kerr disclosed privately to our author well before the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. * Solomon's personal reminiscences on notable individuals he dealt with, ranging from editors to MPs, including Adrian Deamer, Laurie Oakes, John Menadue, Gough Whitlam, Sir John Kerr, Jim Spigelman, and more. * One chapter is based off the most current election, and includes Solomon's thoughts about the collapse of the Coalition. * The final chapter comments on the current state of corruption and integrity of government, including Solomon's own proposed changes based on his years of experience. Publicity: * Review copies and contacts with australian political/historical outlets and art media, in addition to general media. * Organised events with Solomon at the launch.

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