Ashbygate
The Plot To Destroy Australia's Speaker
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Practical Politics
| Author: | Ross Jones | ISBN: | 9780994403315 |
| Publisher: | Australian eBook Publisher | Publication: | November 27, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ross Jones |
| ISBN: | 9780994403315 |
| Publisher: | Australian eBook Publisher |
| Publication: | November 27, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The case of James Ashby versus Peter Slipper transfixed a nation, caused daily headlines and almost brought down a Government.An ex-DJ with a criminal record versus the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives; a tale of power, sex, and betrayal.Who was plotting in the background to try to bring down the Speaker and, through him, the teetering Gillard Government?Find out about the Californian iron-girl, the former Howard Government minister with designs on Slipper’s seat and the QC who helped things along.After a two-year long investigation funded by hundreds of outraged ordinary Australians, private investigator Ross Jones reveals the truth behind the scandal known as Ashbygate.
The case of James Ashby versus Peter Slipper transfixed a nation, caused daily headlines and almost brought down a Government.An ex-DJ with a criminal record versus the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives; a tale of power, sex, and betrayal.Who was plotting in the background to try to bring down the Speaker and, through him, the teetering Gillard Government?Find out about the Californian iron-girl, the former Howard Government minister with designs on Slipper’s seat and the QC who helped things along.After a two-year long investigation funded by hundreds of outraged ordinary Australians, private investigator Ross Jones reveals the truth behind the scandal known as Ashbygate.
