The Age of Disappointment

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As the curtain falls on Anthony Albanese’s first term as Prime Minister, The Age of Disappointment takes a decisive look at a government adrift, an opposition mired in obstructionism, and a nation still yearning for leadership. During the year, the cracks in Australia’s two-party system widened, the decline of mainstream media accelerated, and public trust in institutions eroded further. What does this mean for the nation’s future?

From the timidity of the Labor Party and the existential crisis facing the Liberals, to the rise of independents and the challenges within the Australian Greens, The Age of Disappointment explores the shifting sands of Australian politics – the missed opportunities of the Albanese government, the cynicism of Peter Dutton’s opposition, and the public’s growing disconnection from traditional power structures.

Beyond Australia, the book examines the global zeitgeist reshaping Western democracies. It scrutinises the ramifications of Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States and the controversial support for Israel’s government, all set against the backdrop of an increasingly disillusioned electorate.

Provocative and incisive, The Age of Disappointment is an unflinching account of a critical year, one that may well define the next chapter of Australia’s political and cultural identity. Will the next year bring the bold solutions the nation craves – or more of the same disillusionment? This is the book every engaged citizen needs to read before the next election.

The Age of Disappointment: The review of the year in Australian politics
405 pages
Released 2024.

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