Guide to the Papers of Graham Richardson, 1986-2001

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 10813
Creator:
Richardson, Graham, AO (1949)
Extent:
(10 ms boxes + 341 audiovisual carriers)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Graham Richardson, National Library of Australia, MS 10813, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:

This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information. Details are provided in the finding aid at the file level.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises records of Graham Richardson OA, covering political events from 1986 to 1994 relating to his portfolios and party activities. Records include transcripts and 341 audio recordings of Richardson's interviews some during his role as a media commentator through 1995 to 2001. There are copies of speeches and press conferences; press releases and his personal set of press cuttings reflecting his opinion of articles of importance from newspapers across Australia.
Biographical / Historical:

Former Australian Labor Party senator and political commentator. Graham Fredrick Richardson (born. 27.9.1949, Kogarah) was a major figure in the NSW Right as well as a Senator for New South Wales (1983-1994) for the ALP in the Australian Federal Parliament. He held several portfolios as Minister (1984-1994) and is best remembered for securing increased protection for native forests in Tasmania, as well as the world heritage listing of Queensland's Daintree Forest and Kakadu National Park.

During his political career, Richardson, had a reputation as one of Australia's foremost political operatives and powerbrokers in the 1980s and 1990s. Known as 'Richo' and often as "King-maker" for his role in influencing political careers, most notably in replacing Bill Hayden as federal ALP leader with Bob Hawke in 1983 and Hawke with Paul Keating in 1991. His subsequent career as a political commentator saw many radio and television broadcasts. Further biographical information at http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-559775

Reading Room Access Note:

For preservation reasons, we are unable to deliver digital and audiovisual carriers to the Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact (Ask a Librarian) to enquire about access.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10038484).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10038484).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Graham Richardson, National Library of Australia, MS 10813, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: