No, prime minister
Subtitle: reclaiming politics from leaders
By: James Walter& Paul Strangio .
Contributors: Strangio, Paul.
Series: Briefings; Briefings (University of New South Wales Press)
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press; University of Washington Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Sydney
Language: eng
Number of pages: 93
ISBN-13: 9780868408873
Subjects: Political planning -- Australia; Political leadership -- Australia; Prime ministers -- Australia; Australia -- Politics and government -- 1965-
Description: In this reappraisal of recent Australian political life, Paul Strangio and James Walter  analyse the performances of five prime ministers (Whitlam, Fraser, Hawke, Keating and Howard) against the background of changes in the political system over the past three decades and assess the leadership style of a potential prime minister, Kevin Rudd. The authors argue that good democratic leadership requires robust institutions, including a fearless public service, a strong Opposition and alternative policy advice.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 86-93.