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Setting the Record Straight: A Political Memoir by [Carl Scully]

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In his political memoir, Carl Scully brings a confronting perspective to the challenges and obstacles an aspiring politician experiences daily to achieve political success — from the process of winning pre-selection, to campaigning for election, and once elected to retaining ministerial longevity, all while delivering significant road and rail infrastructure for the community.

In this first hand account of how the 10-year Carr government conducted its business, Carl recalls amusing anecdotes of events that occured while he was in government, and tells what really happened behind the scenes when Morris Iemma succeeded Bob Carr as Premier, and how on a whim Iemma brought Carl’s career to an end over the Cronulla Riot Report. This political memoir is his opportunity to set the record straight.

Much was achieved during Carl Scully’s nearly 12 years as a NSW minister: five motorways (M7, Eastern Distributor, Lane Cove Tunnel, M5 East, Cross City Tunnel), the extensive Western Sydney bus only Transitway network, the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, as well as the planning and delivering of transport for the Sydney 2000 Olympics − all lasting legacies for the people he served.

In March 2007, he left politics behind and worked as a consultant and in an international business development role with global engineering firm WorleyParsons, until his retirement from full time employment in November 2015.

Carl Scully currently chairs the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council, runs his own project advisory business and continues to pursue his interest in history as a part time student at the University of Sydney.

Length: 488 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English

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Much was achieved during Carl Scully's nearly 12 years as a NSW minister: five motorways (M7, Eastern Distributor, Lane Cove Tunnel, M5 East, Cross City Tunnel), the extensive Western Sydney bus only Transitway network, the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, as well as the planning and delivering of transport for the Sydney 2000 Olympics - all lasting legacies for the people he served. In March 2007, he left politics behind and worked as a consultant and in an international business development role with global engineering firm WorleyParsons, until his retirement from full time employment in November 2015. Carl Scully currently chairs the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council, runs his own project advisory business and continues to pursue his interest in history as a part time student at the University of Sydney. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN : B0738WK94S
Publisher : CARL SCULLY; 1st edition (15 June 2017)
Language : English
File size : 8707 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 488 pages

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A 'must read' to understand the difficulties of getting things done in government and for those who want to make a difference

Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2017

Upon picking up this book you would think that it would be just about the never ending political struggle of Labour versus Liberal. Upon actually reading it, it was not what I expected. For anyone who aspires to a career in politics it is a “must read” for the real struggle is battling forces from within your own party and then the battle to secure project funding and dealing with all the machinery of government for any given portfolio.

It is a read that is hard to put down once I started it, and for me the standout was how difficult it was to achieve funding for much needed infrastructure, or indeed the ongoing maintenance of infrastructure that we already have. This was no more revealing than the battle to run a railway system with the treasurers forced noose of ‘economic rationalism’ by breaking up the railway into compartments that must compete against each other. To separate rail infrastructure (RIC) and rail access (RAC) into corporations that only antagonised each other, as the fatally flawed British ‘Network Rail’ model ultimately proved, was never going to work. My rail industry associates look back that period with their usual cynical sense of humour as “RIC, RAC and Ruin”, upon reading Carls book, how true it turned out to be.

Then to experience the great success of the Sydney Olympics and highs like the M7 and M5 East certainly made for a career of mixed emotions, and to have motorways and railways cancelled by a supposed fellow colleague, would just break ones heart…. But wait! There’s more, read on, it’s hard to put down – a must read.

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Honest and Raw .... Couldn't put it down.

Reviewed in Australia on 29 June 2017

I have had the great privilege of knowing The Hon Carl Scully for quite a few years. His political memoir 'Setting the Record Straight', in my humble opinion, is a literary masterclass of contemporary Australian political history. Regardless of your bias, I urge you to procure a copy. But a caveat ...allocate some spare time, because once you start, you will not be able to put it down. From cover to cover, you will be captivated by the sheer determination and tenacity it took for this incredible man to gain entry to the political snake pit; tolerate it's many twists & turns; and achieve an incredible legacy for NSW.

Carl was clearly born to serve, and his book brings to life many of the personal sacrifices he made through his journey in public life. The core theme I lifted from the pages was total focus & resilience. I am very proud to call Carl a mate!

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A great read!

Reviewed in Australia on 22 July 2017

Scully, the former minister of the NSW State government has made good use of his time since leaving politics writing this memoir. He eloquently lays the boot into a number of key players behind the scenes from his preselection to the end of his political career. Well worth a read for anyone interested in politics and public life.

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A story well told and a book well worth reading.

Reviewed in Australia on 31 July 2017

I could not put this book down. Each page promised more and more fascinating insight into NSW state and Australian federal politics. It’s written in an easy, confident style which is instantly engaging. I felt that I was sat with Carl Scully, himself, as he shared his experiences with me. His passion for political service is obvious and he pulls no punches while he maps out his journey to the position of state minister for the NSW government. Definitely a recommended read!

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