Overview
When the results of the 2010 federal elections became known, no party had a majority in the House of Representatives—it was the first hung parliament for 40 years. So both the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, set about wooing the independents—Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, and Adam Bandt of the Greens. In the end, Julia Gillard stitched together an agreement with them to form government. When it was announced, famously there was talk of a "kinder, gentler polity." That lasted for about one day! Rob Oakeshott, in his very candid and compelling memoir, relates the events leading up to this agreement and what happened thereafter, when Windsor and Oakeshott, in particular, proved themselves to be stauncher supporters of Julia Gillard than many of her party members. He remembers moments of celebration and incidents of perfidy. He writes with the same passion that drove him into politics in the first place and was the hallmark of his presence in parliament during the last three years.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Independent Member for Lyne (A Memoir), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Independent Member for Lyne (A Memoir).