About the Author

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Alistair Thomson is an emeritus professor at Monash University and author of oral history books on war, migration and family life. He has a daughter, a son and two grandchildren. 

John Murphy is an emeritus professor of politics at the University of Melbourne. He has published widely on Australian social and political history. He has two daughters, and two grandchildren.

Kate Murphy is a senior lecturer at Monash University and mother of three young daughters. Her research focuses on Australian social and cultural history, especially the history of the family. 

Johnny Bell is a historian of Australian family life, with a particular interest in the roles and identities of men. He is also the fortunate father of Lucius Bell.

Jill Barnard is a Melbourne-based historian and mother of two. Her recent research focuses on the families of Australian children who experience out-of-home care.