{"title":"Marian Wilkinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Marian Wilkinson, a distinguished Australian author and investigative journalist renowned for her deep dives into politics, environmental issues, and current affairs. With a career spanning decades, Wilkinson has been at the forefront of uncovering stories that shape national and global conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDark Victory\u003c\/em\u003e, she provides a gripping account of the dramatic events surrounding asylum seekers approaching Australian shores, digging into the political manoeuvring behind the scenes. This book is perfect for readers interested in understanding the complex dynamics of political strategy and human rights issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer critically acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eThe Carbon Club\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate world of climate change politics in Australia. Wilkinson meticulously documents the intersection of business, policy, and environmental activism, offering readers a powerful insight into the forces that impact climate policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those intrigued by the ongoing environmental battles, \u003cem\u003eWoodside vs the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e is a crucial read. It explores the collision between economic interests and environmental sustainability, shedding light on the significant impact of corporate activities on our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarian Wilkinson’s books are ideal for those passionate about politics, environmental issues, and the intricate dance between science and societal change. Her investigative prowess and narrative skill make her works both enlightening and highly engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dark-victory-by-david-marr-9781741144475","title":"Dark Victory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Victory\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a fascinating description of past events: between the lines there are dark portents of repercussions yet to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Button, The Age\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarr and Wilkinson have pulled together the whole confronting tale of how, through iron will, subterfuge, disregard for conventions of a civilised seafaring nation, the misuse of secret intelligence and the use of military force against the helpless, the federal government closed its borders in the quest for votes. Through forensic research, the authors have managed to build a story that both thrills and appals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTony Wright, The Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey put lives at risk. They twisted the law. They drew the military into the heart of an election campaign. They muzzled the press. They misused intelligence services, defied the United Nations, antagonised Indonesia, and bribed poverty-stricken Pacific States. They closed Australia to refugees - and won a mighty election victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Marr and Marian Wilkinson, two of the country's most accomplished investigative journalists, burrow deep into the ways of the Howard government. They reveal the secret history of the campaign against boat people that began with the Tampa and ended ten extraordinary weeks later with the Australian people giving John Howard his third, most daring election victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Victory\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling and provocative account of events that shattered many of the myths Australia had about itself and changed profoundly how Australia is seen in the eyes of the world. 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It's the story of how a loose confederation of influential climate-science sceptics, politicians, and business leaders sought to control Australia's response to the climate crisis. They shared a fear that dealing with climate change would undermine the nation's wealth, jobs, and competitive advantage - and the power of the carbon club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentral to their strategy was an international campaign to undermine climate science and the urgency of the climate crisis. The more the climate science was questioned, the more politicians lost the imperative to act. The sustained success of the carbon club over two decades explains why Australian governments failed to deal with the challenge of climate change. But at what cost to us and the next generation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Australia's most respected investigative journalists, Marian Wilkinson, has tracked the rise and rise of Australia's carbon club in brilliant detail, with extraordinary access to key players on all sides. 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How does one company capture a country? How convincing is Woodside's argument that gas is a necessary transition fuel, as the world decarbonises? And what is the new \"energy realism\" narrative being pushed by Trump's White House?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this engrossing essay, Marian Wilkinson reveals the ways of corporate power and investigates the new face of resistance and disruption. The stakes could not be higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The gas companies and the Labor governments in WA and Canberra had refined their defence—the gas industry was helping the world decarbonise, curbing its emissions and providing energy security. 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