Gerard Henderson

Gerard Henderson is an Australian journalist and political commentator. A former columnist for The Australian, Henderson is executive director of The Sydney Institute and author of, most recently, Cardinal Pell, the Media Pile-On & Collective Guilt (2021).

Gerard Henderson reviews 'Hayden: An autobiography' by Bill Hayden

May 1996, no. 180 • 01 May 1996

Hayden: An autobiography is a fine book – one of the best political memoirs written by an Australian. It’s also a valuable historical work by a former politician who, thank God, doesn’t take himself too seriously. Bill Hayden clearly made good use of his time as governor–general (1989–96) to undertake extensive research. In the acknowledgments section, the author gives generous thanks t ... (read more)

Gerard Henderson reviews 'Abiding Interests' by Gough Whitlam

September 1997, no. 194 • 01 September 1994

Part guru, part factoid, Gough Whitlam shows every sign of enjoying his retirement from politics. Thanks primarily to Sir John Kerr, Sir Garfield Barwick, and Sir Anthony Mason. And of course, Malcolm Fraser. ... (read more)