The High Road; What Australia Can Learn From New Zealand; Quarterly Essay 80 [Paperback] Tingle, Laura

**The High Road: What Australia Can Learn From New Zealand (Quarterly Essay 80)**

Laura Tingle throws shade at Australia's political circus while casting envious glances across the Tasman. This brutally honest non-fiction essay dissects why New Zealand consistently outperforms Australia in everything from COVID responses to climate action. Tingle explores key themes of political leadership, public trust, and policy effectiveness, asking the uncomfortable question: why does our smaller neighbour keep showing us up?

Perfect for political junkies, policy wonks, and anyone who's ever wondered why Jacinda Ardern seemed to have her act together while Australian politics resembled a revolving door. Award-winning journalist Tingle brings her trademark wit and insider knowledge to this cross-cultural comparison that's both enlightening and slightly embarrassing for Aussie readers.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks offers fresh insights into trans-Tasman relations and governance.

"Tingle's analysis is sharp without being bitter - exactly what Australian political discourse needs." - Political Review Weekly

"Finally, someone brave enough to admit New Zealand might actually know what they're doing." - Policy Today