Speaking for Australia

‘So many of the decisions that changed this nation were first announced and debated in parliament, and so many of Australia's triumphs and disasters were celebrated or mourned there.' From the foreword by Professor Geoffrey BlaineyParliament lies at the heart of Australian life. From spy scandals to immigration quotas, from wars to domestic crises, from trade tariffs to stem cell research, the concerns of the nation are reflected in the speeches of its representatives.Speaking for Australia offe