AustLit

'Written by Queensland barrister Cathy McLennan, Saltwater has received almost universal acclaim among readers, reviewers and indeed the Queensland Literary Awards (QLAs), which declared it ‘Best Non-Fiction Book’ in 2017. Its author, appointed a magistrate shortly before the book’s publication, has since accepted invitations to speak on matters of law and policy affecting Aboriginal people and communities.' (Introduction)

'‘I fancy Malcolm [Turnbull] is like the big red bunger. You’re lighting up, there’s a bit of a fizz, then nothing. Nothing.’

'An updated, gift edition of the bestselling The Book of Paul, presenting the one and only Mr Paul Keating – at his straight-shooting, scumbag-calling, merciless best.

'Paul lets rip – on John Howard: ‘The little desiccated coconut is under pressure and he is attacking anything he can get his hands on.’

'On Peter Costello: ‘The thing about poor old Costello is he is all tip and no iceberg.’

'On John Hewson: ‘[His performance] is like being flogged with a warm lettuce.’

'On Tony Abbott: ‘If Tony Abbott ends up the prime minister of Australia, you’ve got to say, God help us.’

'And that’s just a taste.' (Publication summary)