{"title":"Tim Colebatch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Tim Colebatch collection, where you can explore the insightful writings of this distinguished Australian author and journalist. Known for his articulate and thoroughly-researched work, Colebatch brings historical and political perspectives to life with clarity and depth. His expertise in political analysis shines through in his biography of one of Australia's influential political figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDick Hamer: The Liberal Liberal\u003c\/em\u003e is a standout title in this collection, offering a detailed account of the life and times of Dick Hamer, the former Premier of Victoria. Through Colebatch's meticulous research and engaging narrative, readers gain a profound understanding of Hamer's contributions to the state's political landscape, his visionary policies, and his legacy as a reformer within the Liberal Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a must-read for those interested in Australian politics, history enthusiasts, and anyone keen on understanding the nuanced biographies of political leaders who have shaped contemporary society. Tim Colebatch's work is not only informative but also a thought-provoking journey into the past, providing readers with a nuanced perspective on Australia's political evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dick-hamer-the-liberal-liberal-by-tim-colebatch-9781925321067","title":"Dick Hamer: the liberal Liberal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was the reformer who made Victoria a leader in social equality, the arts, and the environment. He and his government built the underground rail loop, decriminalised homosexuality, abolished capital punishment, and outlawed sexual discrimination in the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHamer and his team ended the demolition of the inner suburbs, preserved the best of the state's buildings and landscapes, and set aside large areas of diverse ecosystems as national parks. They gave Melbourne key infrastructure such as the West Gate Bridge and the Thomson Dam, extended the city's tramlines for the first time in half a century, and built art galleries, libraries, and theatres all over the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet Dick Hamer was a Liberal—a Toorak boy educated at Victoria's best schools, who served for years under the conservative Sir Henry Bolte before taking the reins himself and making the Liberal Party a spearhead of reform from 1972 to 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHamer was a different kind of politician. 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