Political Vision - A Photographic Journey Through Australian Politics

Political Vision provides a behind-the-scenes view of Australian politics from the 1970s to the 2000s, from Whitlam to Abbott, framing the past in a series of unforgettable images. Offering an unflinching look at the election process, it reflects on the changing face of Australia's political landscape through the lens of renowned photographer Andrew Chapman.

Andrew Chapman is an Australian photographer whose work spans journalism, portraiture, architecture and documentary photography. After studying at Prahran College of Advanced Education under renowned photographers John Cato and Athol Smith, he worked as both a newspaper and freelance photographer. His photographs are held in major public collections including the National Library of Australia and State Library Victoria. Chapman is also the author of the bestselling photographic book Woolsheds.