Peter van Onselen

While the minor party and independent senators might attract media attention, the overwhelming majority of Australia's upper house members are affiliated with the major political parties. These senators are highly partisan: they are dependent on the party for re-election and play a potentially vi...

Peter van Onselen, the co-author of John Winston Howard: The Definitive Biography and Howard's End, has put together a vibrant collection of essays that offers policy analysis, political philosophy and election-winning strategies. They look at Howard's reign and legacy, and craft a narrative for ...