Faultlines: Race, Work, and the Politics of Changing Australia

by George Megalogenis

An in-depth review of the shifting demographics, the political handling of race-related issues, and the work-family challenges that are contributing to the changing face of Australia is presented in this investigation. Drawing upon 2001 Australian census data and the personal experiences of one who grew up in a migrant worker family, the book examines the faultlines of gender, race, and work at the root of a divisiveness, as well as the seemingly contradictory attitudes in the nation's political and cultural makeup. Among the issues explored are the government's pro-immigration policies in the face of an apparently unsympathetic stance against asylum seekers, and the dearth of women in upper management positions in business, the government, and the media.

215 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

George Megalogenis has written three previous Quarterly Essays. His book The Australian Moment won the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Non-fiction and the 2012 Walkley Award for Non-fiction. He is also the author of Faultlines, The Longest Decade, Australia's Second Chance and The Football Solution.

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a thought provoking book. I enjoyed the writing style. The story held my interest until near the end and the writing seemed to drag.