The Advocates

The Advocates: Women within the Australian Environmental Movement

The Advocates is a 83,000-word creative nonfiction written by Robyn Gulliver and Jill L. Ferguson, which tells the hidden stories of Australian women environmental activists. The book follows nine crusaders of iconic and lesser known campaigns whose behind-the-scenes efforts power activism across Australia.

Featured activists include Jan McNicol (Brisbane), Jane Bremmer (Perth), Robyn Murphy (Perth), El Gibbs (Sydney), Jill Redwood (East Gippsland), and June Norman (Sunshine Coast).

Purchase your copy at Melbourne University Press.