Following the success of Jimmy's Run, Connellan returns with a whimsical, biting exploration of the intersections between high-stakes government scandal and the eccentricities of Australian charity life.
In Wombatgate, readers reunite with the ever-beleaguered Justin Murphy as he navigates a world where charities, Government and property developers collide. Known for his unique ability to find the "scandal in the mundane," Connellan leverages his deep professional background in the not-for-profit world to craft a satire that is as informed as it is hilarious.
Key Highlights of Wombatgate: • • Whimsical Satire: A sharp look at the inner workings of government and charities populated the "boys' and girls' clubs" of self-interest. • The Return of Justin Murphy: Everyone's favourite governance expert is back, proving that no good deed goes unpunished in the world of Australian public life. • Authentic Voice: Drawing on years of experience in the worlds of charities and Government, Joseph Connellan is a writer who truly knows the systems he critiques.
"I wanted to explore the lighter, more chaotic side of the institutions we often take too seriously," says Connellan. "Justin Murphy is the perfect lens through which to see the comedy in the misdirection, confusion and corruption."