Award-winning author Quentin Beresford delves into the history of the Murray- Darling Basin since European settlement and reveals Australia's destructive relationship with the environment, and the willingness of politicians to ignore expert advice.
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Focusing on the pervasive issues within Australia's corporate landscape, the author delves into the rise and fall of major companies, including Gunns and the proposed Adani mine. The narrative highlights a crisis of corporate culture marked by scandals, bankruptcies, and ethical misconduct. Beresford scrutinizes high-profile scandals, the emergence of celebrity CEOs, regulatory roles, and the complex relationships between big business, government, and media. This investigation reveals the significant impact of these corporations on society and their reputations.