Respect

A passionate argument for reclaiming empathy and respect in Australian politics and society.

When did respect disappear from our public discourse? Victorian MP Jill Hennessy examines the decline of empathy and civility in politics, from the treatment of Héritier Lumumba to the disrespect shown to Brittany Higgins. She argues that a civil society depends on respect as a fundamental principle.

Hennessy exhorts us to reclaim the empathy that respect depends on, urging a return to civility and understanding in our political debates. This book is for anyone concerned about the state of Australian politics and the need for greater social justice and equality.