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An honest appraisal of the systemic and specific failings of 16 years of successive Labor Party governments, this account provides a valuable insight into the changing political landscape in Australia. Based on well-articulated case studies showing how key issues have been mismanaged—illustrating the main actors, their mindsets, and the genesis of some of the New South Wale government’s major mishaps—this scathing critique from a former insider offers clear-sighted analysis and powerful suggestions for the future. This book is essential reading for political aspirants, public servants and all students of political science; it will fascinate all those who value democracy.
Introduction vii
1 The road to state politics 1
2 The quaint notion of good government 19
3 How the unions, the party machine and the Caucus lost the plot 35
4 The temporary premiers 59
5 Treasury's waiting room 95
6 Politics and political interference in the harbour foreshores 115
7 Deciding developments in the public interest 139
8 Political donations or political poison 162
9 Making sense of the planning jungle 190
10 Transport-our greatest challenge unmet 213
11 'The Transaction' and its many consequences 235
12 High electricity prices and the Solar Bonus Scheme 256
13 The 'Greening' of NSW-an advantage lost 273
14 Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 295
15 Why NSW Labor lost so badly 319
16 The need for real reform 335
Acknowledgements 355
Notes 357
Index 360
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An honest appraisal of the systemic and specific failings of 16 years of successive Labor Party governments, this account provides a valuable insight into the changing political landscape in Australia. Based on well-articulated case studies showing how key issues have been mismanaged—illustrating the main actors, their mindsets, and the genesis of some of the New South Wale government’s major mishaps—this scathing critique from a former insider offers clear-sighted analysis and powerful suggestions for the ...