Brendan Nelson (43 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Assembling a collection of speeches for Dr Brendan Nelson is not without challenge.For a start, he almost never read from a prepared text. Instead, he relied on his extraordinary memory and ability to read a room.Furthermore, there are no former speech writers to consult. Brendan had many fiercely loyal staff. However, he held the view that ultimately "I was elected to offer my own thoughts and ideas, not those of a staff member or public servant".When an important speech warranted meticulous research, he usually did this himself.In doing so, he not only sought to broaden his already considerable knowledge. He sought to really understand and empathise with people he was speaking about. The words reproduced on these pages are powerful. However, it was Brendan's passionate delivery that often left audiences mesmerised.The range of topics of Brendan's speeches is as diverse as his career.While most parliamentarians held a different job before or after politics, Brendan Nelson's career path would confound any career counsellor.In three decades he has been: a general practitioner; President of the Australian Medical Association; a parliamentarian; Education and Defence Minister; Liberal Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition; Ambassador; Director of the War Memorial; and President of Boeing Global.In each role, his calm demeanour belied the sense of urgency with which he tackled problems and implemented change.As AMA President, he brought into sharp focus the unacceptable state of Indigenous health, long before the Closing the Gap framework.He staunchly defended the medical profession from a Labor Government that invoked class war rhetoric against doctors and was openly hostile to private health.As Education Minister he championed standards and values in schools and the right of parents and students to make their own choices in education.He delivered substantial reform of universities. Importantly for a generation of Liberals, he also delivered Voluntary Student Unionism.In 2006 John Howard appointed Brendan Defence Minister, saying the portfolio required somebody who "would burn the midnight oil" and that "Brendan is your man".With the War on Terror raging and great instability in our region, he presided over ten deployments, mounting a strong moral case for them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Speech: The Power of Persuasion, Selected Speeches of Brendan Nelson. Book.

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Condition: FINE. First printing. A collection of original mystery stories, inspired by Shakespeare's plays and characters by Jeffery Deaver, Carole Nelson Douglas, Robert Barnard, Sharan Newman, Gillian Linscott, Lillian Stewart Carl, Marcia Talley, SImon Brett, Brendan DuBois, Margaret Frazer, Edward D. Hoch, Kathy Lynn Emerson, P.C. Doherty, Peter Robinson, Peter Tremayne and Anne Perry. SIGNED by TWO authors at their stories: Carole Nelson Douglas and Brendan DuBois. Each story is preceded by a brief note on the author. xi, 339 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. …

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Assembling a collection of speeches for Dr Brendan Nelson is not without challenge.For a start, he almost never read from a prepared text. Instead, he relied on his extraordinary memory and ability to read a room.Furthermore, there are no former speech writers to consult. Brendan had many fiercely loyal staff. However, he held the view that ultimately "I was elected to offer my own thoughts and ideas, not those of a staff member or public servant".When an important speech warranted meticulous research, he usually did this himself.In doing so, he not only sought to broaden his already considerable knowledge. He sought to really understand and empathise with people he was speaking about. The words reproduced on these pages are powerful. However, it was Brendan's passionate delivery that often left audiences mesmerised.The range of topics of Brendan's speeches is as diverse as his career.While most parliamentarians held a different job before or after politics, Brendan Nelson's career path would confound any career counsellor.In three decades he has been: a general practitioner; President of the Australian Medical Association; a parliamentarian; Education and Defence Minister; Liberal Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition; Ambassador; Director of the War Memorial; and President of Boeing Global.In each role, his calm demeanour belied the sense of urgency with which he tackled problems and implemented change.As AMA President, he brought into sharp focus the unacceptable state of Indigenous health, long before the Closing the Gap framework.He staunchly defended the medical profession from a Labor Government that invoked class war rhetoric against doctors and was openly hostile to private health.As Education Minister he championed standards and values in schools and the right of parents and students to make their own choices in education.He delivered substantial reform of universities. Importantly for a generation of Liberals, he also delivered Voluntary Student Unionism.In 2006 John Howard appointed Brendan Defence Minister, saying the portfolio required somebody who "would burn the midnight oil" and that "Brendan is your man".With the War on Terror raging and great instability in our region, he presided over ten deployments, mounting a strong moral case for them. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - From his Roman Catholic, Labor leaning family upbringing in Launceston, to Adelaide and the transformation given him by the Jesuits, Brendan Nelson graduated in medicine. The joys and wounding sorrows of medical practice. The stirrings of political activism as he rose to the Presidency of the Australian medical Association (AMA). Elected into the Howard government in 1996 as the member for Bradfield, a reformist Minister for Education, Defence Minister, then leader of the Liberal Party in the most difficult circumstances. From Diplomat to Director of the Australian War Memorial, his unorthodox story offers lessons Of Life and of Leadership.'An extraordinary life well told. Doctor, politician, ambassador, CEO then chairman of the iconic Australian War Memorial, then head of Boeing Australia the man had to be pretty good. That is obvious from the material here. He has developed a deep and empathetic eloquence which enables him to grasp a national mood. This is a rewarding read'- The Hon Kim Beazley AC'Brendan Nelson brought high intelligence, boundless energy and a constantly inquiring mind to all that he did as a most successful Minister in my Government.'- The Hon John Howard OM AC, the 25th prime minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007.I was inspired. I was deeply moved. On turning the last page, I realised my life had been enriched by reading Brendan's incredible journey.- Lee Kernaghan OAM, Australian of the Year 2008All royalties from sale of this book will be donated to Lifeline and Legacy.…

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