Making a Difference Life Leadership and (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780732273996)

Peter Beattie has been the premier of Queensland since 1998 and has long been admired for being 'one of the people'. Part memoir and part manifesto, this book explores: o the premier's upbringing and the effect it had on forging his values and political style. o the contribution the Beattie Government has made to the State of Queensland. o Beattie's views on Labor leaders, both past and present; and on Labor's future. o His views on key issues, including health, education and social reform. o His relationship with Prime Minister John Howard. o His vision of turning Queensland into Australia's 'Smart State' through a newly focused education system. In his own direct style, the premier reflects on many important issues facing his party and the nation.

Author: Peter Beattie,Angelo Loukakis
ISBN-10: 0732273994
ISBN-13: 9780732273996
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2005
Pages: 338
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.76d