Andrew Fisher deserves a firm place among Australia’s greatest Prime Ministers. Rising from the coal mines of Scotland to lead the nation 3 times between 1908 and 1915, he embodied integrity, fairness and a clear vision for Australia’s future.

It was Fisher who delivered the foundations of the early Australian settlement. His 1910–13 government transformed the country through bold social reforms, major nation building projects, independent defence planning, a strong cultural vision and support for the national capital.

Despite this legacy, Fisher’s contributions have long been underrated.

This will be an evening of conversation and insight to mark the release of this distinguished work and hear directly from the author on one of Australia’s most accomplished leaders.

About the authors:

Prof David Headon is a cultural consultant and historian. Formerly Director of the Centre for Australian Cultural Studies, Cultural Adviser to the National Capital Authority and History and Heritage Adviser for the Centenary of Canberra, he is now a Foundation Fellow at the Australian Studies Institute (ANU), a Parliamentary Library Associate and the Canberra Raiders club historian.

Product details:

Publisher: Parliamentary Library

Dimensions: 176mm x 250 mm

Pages: 228

Format: Paperback

Publication date: March 2026

ISBN: 978-1-922656-16-2

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