Law, Politics and Intelligence: A Life of Robert Hope

By Peter Edwards

A landmark biography of a man who shaped Australia's intelligence landscape. Peter Edwards explores the life of Robert Marsden Hope, a judge who transformed Australia's intelligence agencies.

Hope's Royal Commissions laid the groundwork for a coherent, accountable national intelligence community. Edwards reveals Hope's influence on Australia's defense and foreign policies, policy-making, and the delicate balance between national security and civil liberties.

Discover the story behind the Official History of Australia's Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1948-1975 and the acclaimed biography of Sir Arthur Tange. This book is for those seeking to understand the intersection of law, politics, and intelligence in modern Australia.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1742235379
• ISBN13: 9781742235370
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: NewSouth Books
• Length: 416 Pages