Obeid book shows the way for NSW political reform

By Damien Murphy
Updated July 31 2014 - 7:08am, first published 6:59am
Authors Kate McClymont and Linton Besser in Eddie Obeid's old office at Parliament House at the launch of their book.  Photo: Janie Barrett
Authors Kate McClymont and Linton Besser in Eddie Obeid's old office at Parliament House at the launch of their book. Photo: Janie Barrett
"I've got five sons and five daughters, so I was always on the lookout to make a buck": Eddie Obeid snr. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
"I've got five sons and five daughters, so I was always on the lookout to make a buck": Eddie Obeid snr. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

Journalism’s power to act for the benefit of society received ringing endorsements from two former NSW premiers who stood up to Eddie Obeid to their own personal cost.