{"title":"Colin Barnett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColin Barnett\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling glimpse into personal journeys through his works in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing captures the rich textures of life experiences, often delving into themes of resilience, identity, and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking introspective narratives will find Barnett’s style both engaging and thoughtful. His books invite reflection and provide a deeply human perspective on the challenges and triumphs that shape individual stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"out-west-by-colin-barnett-9781764239776","title":"Out West","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOut West\u003c\/em\u003e, Colin Barnett traces the modern economic and political story of Western Australia through the lens of his own life and leadership. He reflects on the forces that have shaped the state's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVast in scale and physically isolated, Western Australia has long been seen as different, yet it has emerged as Australia's leading export state, responsible for around half of the nation's exports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an agricultural base to an economy dominated by mining and gas, Barnett offers an insider's account of the transformation driven by global demand and sustained relationships with Japan and, later, China. Barnett was at the centre of this transition, holding key portfolios including Treasury, Education and Tourism. His legacy also includes the environmental protection of the Kimberley, the settlement of native title claims, and landmark infrastructure projects that reshaped Perth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarnett writes candidly about leadership at the state and national level, recounting his dealings with four Australian Prime Ministers and his role in international trade and investment, from London to Houston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, \u003cem\u003eOut West\u003c\/em\u003e is grounded in a deep sense of place, a story of a vast state with small-town roots, and the challenges and responsibilities that come with governing at the edge of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650135736556,"sku":"9781764239776","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781764239776-out-west.jpg?v=1779314962"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/colin-barnett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}