Writing Don Dunstan: The visionary politician Talking History

Professor Angela Woollacott reflects on the challenges of researching and writing the first comprehensive biography of Don Dunstan. She suggests how much a biography has to offer, such as showing how growing up in racially-stratified colonial Fiji shaped his strong sense of racial justice, and his drive for policy and legislative reform, including prohibiting racial discrimination, and pioneering Aboriginal land rights. She shares some things that surprised her, recounts curious moments during the research, and notes the help she received from others.
This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/