What Goes Up: Behind the 2007 Election

Investigating the Australian electoral contest in detail, this fascinating exploration goes behind the scenes and into the back rooms where the plotting and planning took place. The chapters examine the vital moves and critical decisions made by both sides as they jostled for control of the country. Crisp portraits of key electorates show the crucial issues that finally swung the result. The book concludes with a clear vision of what the result means for the future of Australia—the end of an era, or the confirmation of an unprecedented period of domination by conservatives.