David Burchell

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David Burchell is a senior lecturer in humanities at the University of Western Sydney [1] [2] and a regular columnist for The Australian . He has also contributed articles to the Australian Financial Review and Griffith Review . [3]

<i>The Australian</i> Daily newspaper in Australia

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Griffith Review is a quarterly publication featuring essays, reportage, memoir, fiction, poetry and artwork from established and emerging writers and artists. Each edition focuses on a contemporary theme, enabling pertinent issues to be aired and discussed in a public forum. The publication was founded in 2003. It was founded and developed by Griffith University in Australia, and initially published by ABC Books. In 2009, Text Publishing became the Review's publishing partner and distributor.

Burchell is the author of several books on Australian politics and the Australian Labor Party, including Western Horizon: Sydney's Heartland and the Future of Australian Politics (Scribe Books, 2003); co-author of The Prince's New Clothes: Why do Australians Dislike Their Politicians? (UNSW Press, 2002); and Labor's Troubled Times (Pluto Press, 1991). [4]

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Burchell is also a regular contributor to Counterpoint, a weekly ABC radio program hosted by Amanda Vanstone.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia's national broadcaster founded in 1929. It is principally funded by the direct grants from the Australian government, but is expressly independent of government and partisan politics. The ABC plays a leading role in journalistic independence and is fundamental in the history of broadcasting in Australia.

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