Historical information

The relationship between the parliamentary press gallery and the ALP/Hawke government. During this time, the press gallery was more inclined to support and lean towards the government and to reject the Liberal opposition. Thus, having a very influential role.

Significance

Relevant to the history of politics in Australia and parliamentary process during the Hawke era.

Physical description

Paper; book.

Front cover: black and white; newsprint; caricature of Bob Hawke; photograph of the Press Gallery.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title; quote from Peter Robertson - "Journalists are, on the whole, are not to be trusted."; black lettering.