First Among Equals

Since Federation in 1901, 28 men and one woman have served in the position of Australian prime minister. Some have had the position thrust upon them. Some have plotted and schemed their way to the top. Four have served more than once. Three have died in office. Seven have been unceremoniously dumped by their own party. This small-format reference book tells the story of each of these prime ministers, setting their actions in the context of their time. Kim Wildman is a journalist and photographer. Derry Hogue is the former foreign editor for the Australian Financial Review.