In conversation with Dennis Atkins – Oral History

An oral history interview with Wayne Swan, discussing his time in public office and his life before and after politics.

The conversation makes references to Mr Swan's experience as Secretary of the Queensland Labor Party (1991-1993); Federal MP and Member for the seat of Lilley from 1993-1996 and 1998-2019; Treasurer of Australia (2007-2013); Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy leader of the ALP (2010-13); National President of the Australian Labor Party (2018- ); the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-9 and Wayne’s role in the implementation of an effective domestic stimulus response to the crisis.

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