Godfather: The Life of Brian Burke

The biography explores the life of Brian Burke, a once-prominent Australian politician whose career was marked by both influence and scandal. As the former premier of Western Australia, he played a crucial role in the state's mineral boom during the 1980s, leading to the controversial WA Inc. Despite serving prison time for corruption, Burke remained a powerful figure, manipulating political dynamics and leveraging his extensive connections to maintain control over the Labor Party and WA's political landscape, earning him the title of a political godfather.