Speaker Details

Graham Richardson's colourful political career took him from branch member to Cabinet Minister and made him one of the Labor Party's key figures before retiring in 1994.  Graham has many tales from his 11 years in Federal politics. He is currently a "Special Commentator" for the Nine Network, including political commentary for national election coverage as well as reports for Sunday and A Current Affair. He also writes a weekly column for The Bulletin. A board member of SOCOG - the committee that organised the Sydney Olympic Games - he was also the Mayor of the Olympic Village. Graham brings politics to life. There is drama and humour as he relates his own successes and mistakes and reveals the real people behind the political masks. Author of the best-selling account of career politics, Whatever it Takes, his is a story of loyalty and friendships and government lost and won. He is also an excellent commentator on many issues facing Australians today.