Australia's anthem calls its citizens to advance "fair." But with millions living in poverty, trust in institutions falling, young people locked out of home ownership, and ecological crises intensifying, fairness remains an unfulfilled promise. What would it take to advance Australia fairer? Graham Joseph Hill draws on research, lived experience, and stories from across the nation to map both the fractures and the extraordinary renewal already underway in Australian life. From First Nations truth-telling and interfaith cooperation to grassroots climate action and disability-inclusive communities, he reveals a country hungry for something deeper than slogans and self-interest. Writing as a public intellectual open to every worldview, Hill invites secular, spiritual, and religious Australians into a shared conversation about the common good. He defines what "the good life" could look like when it is measured by dignity, belonging, and ecological care, and he offers practical pathways for individuals, communities, and institutions ready to act. Grounded in the latest social research and rich with Australian stories of courage and solidarity, Advance Australia Fairer is a compelling call to reimagine national life. It is a book for anyone who believes that how people care for one another, for the land, and for the truth is the real measure of a great nation.
