Making a Difference. Reflections on Life, Leadership and Politics

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publisher Place: Sydney
Publisher Year: 2005
Edition: First Edition

Description: 310 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Peter Beattie has been the premier of Queensland since 1998 and has long been admired for being ²one of the people². Part memoir and part manifesto, this book explores.o The premier²s upbringing and the effect it had on forging his values and political style.o The contribution the Beattie Government hasmade to the State of Queensland.o Beattie²s views on Labor leaders, both pastand present, and on Labor²s future.o His views on key issues, including health,education and social reform.o His relationship with Prime Minister JohnHoward.o His vision of turning Queensland intoAustralia²s ²Smart State² through a newlyfocused education system.In his own direct style, the premier reflects on many important issues facing his party and the nation.

ISBN: 9780732273996