Axis of Deceit: The Extraordinary Story of an Australian Whistleblower

By Andrew Wilkie

In the 2010 federal election, independent candidate Andrew Wilkie grabbed headlines after winning the seat of Denison, and with it a key role in deciding who would form the next government of Australia. Before he was a politician, however, Wilkie was Australia's most talked-about whistleblower.

In March 2003, Wilkie resigned from Australia's peak intelligence agency in protest over the looming war in Iraq. He was the only serving intelligence officer from the 'coalition of the willing' - the US, the UK and Australia - to do so, and his dramatic move was reported throughout the world.

Wilkie's act of conscience put him on a collision course with the Australian government. Why was he willing to risk his career and reputation to tell the truth? What happened when he decided to take a stand? In Axis of Deceit, Wilkie tells his story. He exposes how governments skewed, spun and fabricated intelligence advice. And he offers a rare glimpse into the world of international intelligence and life as a spook. With a brand-new preface, this is the fascinating inside story of a man now set to play a pivotal role in our public life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977594963
• ISBN13: 9780977594962
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Black Inc. Agenda
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

a serious must read

Wilkie's book is a stunning read. He explains clearly why he felt it was necessary to resign from his post at ONA and speak out about the misleading information being spread by the Australian, US and UK governments prior to the March 2003 invasion of Iraq. If you want to educate yourself about what is leading to the Islamic terrorism the West is currently experience, read this book.