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Professor Stephen Smith in conversation with Gareth Evans at City of Perth Library

The City of Perth Library and Boffins Books are proud to present an in conversation event with former politician Gareth Evans as he speaks about his new memoir, Incorrigible Optimist.

In this sometimes moving, often entertaining, and always lucid memoir Evans looks back over the highs and lows of his public life as a student activist, civil libertarian, law reformer, industry minister, international policymaker, educator and politician.

Gareth Evans, now Chancellor of the Australian National University, was a member of the Australian Parliament for 21 years, and a cabinet minister throughout the Hawke–Keating era. From 1988 to 1996 he served as Foreign Minister.

Entry-only tickets are $10, including light refreshments. Tickets with signed book (RRP $49.99) are $54.70

For more information contact Boffins Books on 9321 5755 or info@boffinsbooks.com.au

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  • When Mon 30 October at 6:30PM
  • Where City of Perth Library , Perth, WA
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