Law, Politics and Intelligence: A Life of Robert Hope

Focusing on the influential career of Robert Marsden Hope, this biography explores his pivotal role in shaping Australia's intelligence agencies and their accountability. Commissioned by three Prime Ministers, Hope conducted significant inquiries that established crucial operational doctrines and legislative frameworks. Additionally, the book delves into broader themes such as environmental policy history, the role of judges as Royal Commissioners, and insights into judicial appointments and political events, particularly the dismissal of the Whitlam Government.