{"title":"Iola Mathews","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIola Mathews\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling biographies that delve into the lives of extraordinary individuals and pioneering women. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eRace Mathews\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Remarkable Greig Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, bring historical figures vividly to life, offering insight into their personal journeys and lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect deeply researched narratives that celebrate resilience, achievement, and the transformative roles these individuals played in society. Mathews’ writing invites reflection on both personal and social history through engaging memoir-style storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"race-mathews-by-iola-mathews-9781922979810","title":"Race Mathews","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn idealist as well as a pragmatist, and someone who believes passionately in equality, democracy and empowerment, Race Mathews has inspired and mentored many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRace was principal private secretary to Gough Whitlam in the lead-up to Whitlam's election as prime minister, then an MP in the Whitlam government, and later served as Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Community Services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRace Mathews: A Life in Politics\u003c\/i\u003e is the biography of a politician, academic, author and reformer, tracing the life of Race from childhood and his political awakenings to working for fellow Fabian and great mentor, Gough Whitlam, in 'the most tumultuous, and by far the most rewarding' time of his career. His key successes include helping to develop Medibank (later Medicare) policies, conducting a major review of the police force, gun control, improving disaster management after the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires, opening the Arts Centre on Southbank, and establishing the Melbourne Writers' Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a memoir Race began, but did not finish, and interviews, articles, speeches, books and her own diaries, Iola Mathews, journalist, author and Race's partner for over fifty years, provides personal insight into the life and work of one of our most highly respected politicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnerring optimism, infectious enthusiasm, boundless energy, and a belief in the power of people, ideas, and community as the heartbeat of progressive politics, Race Mathews shines through in this gem of a biography. Here is a rare politician of ideas—from Fabianism, the Australian Labor party, to progressive co-operative movements. Mathews' life reads like a roll-call of Australian politics of the late twentieth century. From private secretary to fellow Fabian and great mentor, Gough Whitlam, to his years in the Victorian parliament and the best Minister for the Arts Victoria ever had, as academic and writer, Race Mathews reminds us of the very best in a politician and the possibilities of progressive politics. 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Iola Mathews was one of the founders of the Women's Electoral Lobby, a journalist at \u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e, and later a leading ACTU advocate for women workers during the 'Accord' with the Hawke-Keating Government. She was one of the first generation of women trying to 'have it all' with a career and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this honest and revealing memoir, she takes us inside the day-to-day groundwork required to bring about reforms in areas like affirmative action, equal pay, superannuation, childcare, parental leave, and work-family issues. This is an important record of a pivotal time for women in Australia's history. Iola brings wisdom and experience to it, reflecting on where we are today, with suggestions for further reform. It's a vital source for policymakers and all those interested in women, work and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe has written an invaluable record of the ways the Accord worked to advance women's rights, an important reminder that the women's movement was a struggle fought on many fronts.\u003c\/i\u003e - Michelle Arrow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIola Mathews has written a fascinating insider account of how she battled for major reforms for women, especially during her time at the ACTU, where she won landmark cases on parental leave and wage justice for childcare and clerical workers. It is so important to know the stories behind these historic victories.\u003c\/i\u003e - Anne Summers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIola's story shows what can be achieved when passionate people commit to changing the rules and fighting for fairness. 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