Where It All Went Wrong

Where It All Went Wrong by Amy Remeikis is a sharp, persuasive work of Australian political history that asks why the country’s most celebrated modern prime minister still casts such a long shadow over today’s crises. Written with clarity and bite, it’s ideal for readers who want more than slogans about “good economic management”.

Remeikis revisits the John Howard years (1996–2007) and traces how decisions on housing, workplace relations, climate policy and the mining boom helped shape the Australia we’re living in now. With an eye for policy detail and its real-world fallout, she connects the dots between popular reforms and the longer-term costs passed to younger generations.

Perfect for fans of political commentary, contemporary Australian non-fiction, and anyone trying to make sense of the housing crisis, work insecurity and the culture wars.

Add it to your cart if you’re ready for a bracing rethink of recent Australian politics.