Rodney Croome examines the history of human rights in Australia, with a focus on gay and lesbian rights. While he highlights the many transgressions Australia has experienced in the area of human rights, he reminds readers to be proud of what Australia has achieved – for example, in the areas of gay rights, and race and gender equality.  Croome also suggests that it should reflect more of Australia's past human rights achievements if it is to truly win over the Australian public