Colin Barnett introduces Out West
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We're delighted to welcome Hon Colin Barnett to introduce his memoir, Out West: Big State, Small Town. Mr Barnett will be in conversation with freelance journalist Bron Sibree.🗓️ Wednesday 26th August
đź•’ Doors open 5:30pm, discussion begins at 6pm
📍 The Lane Bookshop 🎫 Tickets from $15
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Out West: Big State, Small Town, Colin Barnett AC traces the modern story of Western Australia through the lens of his life and career in politics and beyond.
Born and educated in Western Australia, Barnett’s political career began in 1990, a time of critical economic change. In Out West, Barnett reflects on the forces that have shaped the state’s development, growing from an agricultural base into an economy responsible for around half of the nation’s exports. A key player in this transformation, he held portfolios including Treasury, Education and Tourism.
Serving as Premier from 2008 to 2017, he writes candidly about leadership at the state and national level, the relationships he sustained with Japan and developed with China, his dealings with four Australian Prime Ministers, and his role in international trade and investment, from London to Houston. Barnett’s legacy also includes the environmental protection of the Kimberley, the settlement of native title claims, and landmark infrastructure projects that reshaped Perth.
Out West is grounded in a deep sense of place, a story of a vast state with small-town roots, and the challenges and responsibilities that come with governing at the edge of the nation.
Date
Wednesday 26 August 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+08)Location
The Lane Bookshop
52C Old Theatre Lane, CLAREMONT WA 6010
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