Annabel Crabb and David Marr examine Australia's political leaders

An election is the ultimate test of any politician, but especially the party leaders. They put themselves on the line having shaped entire careers—and lives—towards the moment when voters make that harsh judgement: are you good enough to lead your nation? Two of Australia's most nuanced political observers have penned new books just in time to help us understand where our two major party leaders have come from and what's shaped them.