People Power How Australian Referendums Are Lost and Won

'Essential reading.' - Marcia Langton, Meanjin

'The first of its kind.' - Indigenous Law Bulletin

'...advances scholarly and popular understanding of Australia's federal constitutional system.' - Labour History

'A handy reference for teachers and students of Australian history and politics.' - The Age

'A timely study that addresses the question of why yes, like sorry, is so often the hardest word.' - Steven Carroll, Sydney Morning Herald / The Age

'Engaging, thought-provoking, and educative.' - Anne Twomey, Australian Book Review

'People Power creates a one-stop-shop of information and analysis of referendums, and makes it accessible to educators and students of political science and anyone with an interest in politics.' - The Australian

'This book reminds us that hope is not lost. Free of legal jargon, it offers practical measures that can return referendums to public ownership and make it more likely that good ideas will prevail over bad politics.' - Benjamin T. Jones, Senior Lecturer in History, CQUniversity Australia