The Costello Memoirs - Softcover

Coleman, Peter; Costello, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0522857043 ISBN 13: 9780522857047

Publisher: Melbourne University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The fiscally conservative and socially progressive Peter Costello is Australia's longest-serving treasurer—from 1994 to 2007—and in his political memoirs he reflects on the role of his political party, his more than 30 years of service to the Liberal cause, and his possible future role in politics. Costello was the architect of the goods-and-service tax that helped eliminate public-sector debt and a supporter of the referendum suggesting that Australia become a republic. As deputy leader of the Liberal Party for more than a decade, he worked with significant Liberal leaders including John Howard, Alexander Downer, John Hewson, and Andrew Peacock. In this updated edition, a new chapter on the global financial crisis is included. This invaluable narrative that combines a first-person memoir with a third-person perspective offers insight into a successful partnership with John Howard, which led to four election victories and the longest period of economic prosperity in Australian history.

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About the Author

Peter Costello is Australia's longest-serving treasurer and deputy leader of the Liberal Party, who held office for more than a decade. Peter Coleman is a former member of Parliament and the editor of the Bulletin and Quadrant. He is Peter Costello’s father-in-law.

Review

"Should remain a manifesto for every center-right political party wishing to replicate Australia's golden era of economic prosperity."  —Wall Street Journal Asia

About this edition

• Publisher: Melbourne University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0522857043
• ISBN 13: 9780522857047
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416