A Dissident Liberal. The Political Writings of Peter Baume
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Author(s)
Baume, Peter
Contributor(s)
Wanna, John (editor)
Taflaga, Marija (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
In the ‘broad church’ of the Australian Liberal Party, rarely has there been a maverick so unrelenting in his commitment to personal principles as Senator Peter Baume. Over a parliamentary career spanning 17 years, three ministerial portfolios and five party leaders, Baume was increasingly pitted against his own party room. In A Dissident Liberal: The Political Writings of Peter Baume, we learn of personal threats, crises, constitutional confrontation and the tension between conservatism and classical liberalism—and between ideology and toeing the party line. This collection of personal observations, speeches and commentaries on contentious policy issues presents a valuable resource for students of Australian political history.
Keywords
australia; political history; australian liberal party; peter baume; Australia; Australian Senate; LiberalismISBN
9781925022544Publisher
ANU PressPublisher website
http://press.anu.edu.auPublication date and place
2015Classification
Politics & government
Politics and government