how the Australian government is controlling public opinion and stifling debate /
edited by Clive Hamilton & Sarah Maddison.
Crows Nest, N.S.W. :
Allen & Unwin,
2007.
xiv, 279 pages ;
20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-258) and index.
1. Dissent in Australia / Clive Hamilton and Sarah Maddison -- 2. Redefining democracy / Sarah Maddison -- 3. Universities / Stuart Macintyre -- 4. The research community / Ian Lowe -- 5. Non-government organisations / Sarah Maddison and Clive Hamilton -- 6. The media / Helen Ester -- 7. The public service / Geoffrey Barker -- 8. Statutory authorities / Andrew Macintosh -- 9. The military and intelligence services / Andrew Wilkie -- 10. The Senate / Harry Evans -- 11. Signs of resistance / Sarah Maddison and Clive Hamilton.
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A frightening analysis of the tactics used by the Howard government to silence independent experts and commentators as well as public servants and organisations which criticise its policies.