At The Centre: The Australian Bureaucracy In The 1970S
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Book: Good
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In the turbulent political landscape of 1970s Australia, power was not wielded solely in the chambers of Parliament — it flowed through the corridors of the public service. At the Centre: The Australian Bureaucracy in the 1970s chronicles the inner workings of the Australian federal bureaucracy during one of the nation's most dynamic decades, a period marked by sweeping social reform, political upheaval, and a government determined to reshape the nation from the top down. Bruce Juddery, a seasoned Canberra-based journalist with unparalleled access to the machinery of government, presents an incisive and authoritative account of the mandarins, ministers, and mechanisms that truly ran the country. Juddery's work stands as a vital document of Australian political history, illuminating the tensions between elected officials and the entrenched public service establishment with sharp, journalistic precision. The narrative draws on keen firsthand observation, arguing that the bureaucracy was not a passive instrument of government but an active, often resistant force shaping policy outcomes. Written with wit and candour, this account leaves the reader questioning just how much power any elected government truly holds — and who, behind the scenes, is really at the centre.
Author: Bruce Juddery
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the turbulent political landscape of 1970s Australia, power was not wielded solely in the chambers of Parliament — it flowed through the corridors of the public service. At the Centre: The Australian Bureaucracy in the 1970s chronicles the inner workings of the Australian federal bureaucracy during one of the nation's most dynamic decades, a period marked by sweeping social reform, political upheaval, and a government determined to reshape the nation from the top down. Bruce Juddery, a seasoned Canberra-based journalist with unparalleled access to the machinery of government, presents an incisive and authoritative account of the mandarins, ministers, and mechanisms that truly ran the country. Juddery's work stands as a vital document of Australian political history, illuminating the tensions between elected officials and the entrenched public service establishment with sharp, journalistic precision. The narrative draws on keen firsthand observation, arguing that the bureaucracy was not a passive instrument of government but an active, often resistant force shaping policy outcomes. Written with wit and candour, this account leaves the reader questioning just how much power any elected government truly holds — and who, behind the scenes, is really at the centre.