Axis Of Deceit

The Extraordinary Story of an Australian Whistleblower

Andrew Wilkie

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English

Black Inc
01 October 2010

Memoirs; Iraq War; Espionage & secret services; Military intelligence; Australian Society

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In the 2010 federal election, independent candidate Andrew Wilkie grabbed headlines after winning the seat of Denison, and with it a key role in deciding who would form the next government of Australia.

Before he was a politician, however, Wilkie was Australia's most talked-about whistleblower. In March 2003, Wilkie resigned from Australia's peak intelligence agency in protest over the looming war in Iraq. He was the only serving intelligence officer from the 'coalition of the willing' - the US, the UK and Australia - to do so, and his dramatic move was reported throughout the world. Wilkie's act of conscience put him on a collision course with the Australian government. Why was he willing to risk his career and reputation to tell the truth? What happened when he decided to take a stand? In Axis of Deceit, Wilkie tells his story. He exposes how governments skewed, spun and fabricated intelligence advice. And he offers a rare glimpse into the world of international intelligence and life as a spook. With a brand-new preface, this is the fascinating inside story of a man now set to play a pivotal role in our public life.

By: Andrew Wilkie
Imprint: Black Inc
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 216g
ISBN: 9780977594962
ISBN 10: 0977594963
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 October 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified