{"title":"Brook Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eBrook Turner\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prominent voice in the world of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for insightful analysis and engaging storytelling, Turner offers readers a unique perspective on today's rapidly changing political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eIndependents' Day\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book delves into the growing influence of independent politicians and the implications this trend has on traditional political structures. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of global politics, Turner provides readers with a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrook Turner's works are essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of modern governance and the forces shaping our future. Dive into this collection to discover Turner's ability to blend factual analysis with captivating narrative, ensuring an enlightening experience for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"independents-day-by-brook-turner-9781761067976","title":"Independents' Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependents' Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the fascinating story of how frustrated citizens rose up to humble the mighty Liberal party and create a new force in Australian politics in the 2022 federal election.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER HARTCHER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Australia headed into the 2022 election, the media focused on the usual two-horse race. They ran photos of Scott Morrison in high-vis, and trapped Anthony Albanese with gotcha questions. But in community halls and online forums, suburban streets and country towns, a very different kind of political change was already well underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimful of enthusiasm, novice candidates, volunteers and campaigners were making it up as they went, with teams often working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not daring to believe they might succeed. Everyday people in the safest Liberal seats donned teal, pink and purple T-shirts, turned up at railway stations at dawn and danced through shopping centres at lunch time. They wanted real action on climate change, integrity in politics, and gender equality. And they had found strong candidates willing to listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist Brook Turner spoke to all the key players and watched the campaigns as they came of age. He tells the inside story of the grassroots movement that has up-ended politics in Australia. He explains how and why a community politics model minted in Cathy McGowan's campaign in rural Victoria has been adopted around the country, fuelled by local fundraising, Climate 200 and disgust with political jobs for the boys. He also examines why the established parties misread the public mood, and why the community activist genie unleashed at the 2022 election is unlikely to go back into the two-party bottle anytime soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A forensic, intimate and detailed account about how a bunch of outsiders—all but one of them women—blew the 2022 federal election wide open.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eJANE CARO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brook Turner has meticulously examined the process of making an authentic Australian Democracy Sausage and it turns out to be just what we were hungry for.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCATHY WILCOX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*grass roots\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849314357484,"sku":"9781761067976","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28066703482814.jpg?v=1759039038"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brook-turner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}