This Time: Australia's Republican Past and Future reveals the fascinating early history of the Australian republican movement of the 1850s and charts a path to an independent future. 

The below extract is the foreword written by Peter FitzSimons, acclaimed author and Chair of the Australian Republican Movement. 

‘I was determined that Between Us would not only be the story of a modern day asylum seeker, but one that incorporates the rich and complex history of multiculturalism of Australia, and our changing attitudes towards migrants and refugees.’ —Clare Atkins

Here are the February new releases from Black Inc. (There's still another month to add to your 17/18 summer reads list!)

This is an edited extract from The Motivation Hoax by James Adonis. 

Black Inc. mourns the passing of Ken Inglis, one of the great generation of Australian historians.

Download a new favourite for less than $5 in the December eBook sale!

The 2017 Prime Minister's Literary Awards mark 10 years of celebrating great Australian literature and we are delighted to share that three Black Inc. books have been shortlisted.

Black Inc. mourns the passing of the journalist and educator Philip Chubb. We published Phil's superb book Power Failure in 2014. As well as producing much high quality journalism himself, Phil also mentored many fine journalists.
 

After a moving speech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Australian Foreign Affairs was launched at Parliament House in Canberra.

You can read the full transcript of Julie Bishop’s speech below.

‘Australia’s foreign affairs – and the ability to develop clever and informed responses – will determine not only the country’s future and prosperity but the claims that can be made about the nation’s character.’
—Jonathan Pearlman