Historical information

A biography. Paul Keating was Treasurer in the Hawke ALP government. He succeeded Bob Hawke as Prime Minister of Australia following a successful leadership challenge. Keating was defeated by John Howard in the 1996 election.

Significance

Relevant to Australian federal politics in the 1980s and 1990s. Biographical interest - Paul Keating.

Physical description

Paper; book.

Front cover: white background; various head shots of Paul Keating in colour and black and white; gold, brown and white lettering.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title.