📖 Overview
Paul Toohey is an Australian journalist and author known for his in-depth coverage of politics, immigration, and Indigenous affairs. His work has appeared extensively in The Australian newspaper and he has served as chief northern correspondent based in Darwin.
Toohey received widespread recognition for his 2014 book "That Sinking Feeling: Asylum Seekers and the Search for the Indonesian Solution," which examined Australia's policies on boat arrivals and border protection. His reporting on asylum seekers and offshore detention centers helped shape public discourse around these issues.
As a Walkley Award-winning journalist, Toohey has built a reputation for detailed investigative work and long-form journalism exploring complex social and political topics. His coverage of Indigenous communities and issues in Northern Australia has been particularly noteworthy throughout his career.
👀 Reviews
No comprehensive pattern of reader reviews can be found online for Paul Toohey's work, which appears to be read primarily by those following Australian political journalism.
On Goodreads, "That Sinking Feeling" has only a handful of ratings, averaging 3.5/5 stars. Readers appreciated Toohey's first-hand reporting and detailed examination of asylum seeker policies. One reader noted his "balanced perspective on a complex issue."
Some readers found his writing style overly dense and technical. A review on the Lowy Institute website mentioned that parts of "That Sinking Feeling" get "bogged down in policy minutiae."
The limited review data available suggests Toohey's work connects most with readers specifically interested in Australian politics and policy analysis rather than general audiences. His books and articles appear more frequently cited in academic and policy contexts than discussed in public review forums.
Ratings:
Goodreads: 3.5/5 (fewer than 10 reviews)
Amazon: Insufficient data
Other platforms: No significant review presence
📚 Books by Paul Toohey
Last Drinks: The Impact of the Northern Territory Intervention
An examination of the 2007 Northern Territory Emergency Response and its effects on Indigenous communities, based on extensive on-ground reporting and interviews with those directly impacted.
That Sinking Feeling: Asylum Seekers and the Search for the Indonesian Solution A detailed investigation into Australia's asylum seeker policies, border protection measures, and the complex relationship with Indonesia regarding boat arrivals and people smuggling.
That Sinking Feeling: Asylum Seekers and the Search for the Indonesian Solution A detailed investigation into Australia's asylum seeker policies, border protection measures, and the complex relationship with Indonesia regarding boat arrivals and people smuggling.
👥 Similar authors
Robert Manne focuses on Australian political and social issues, particularly asylum seeker policy and Indigenous affairs. His analytical approach and deep policy expertise parallel Toohey's work on similar themes.
David Marr writes extensively about Australian politics and social issues as an investigative journalist. His long-form journalism and books examine power structures and policy decisions in Australian society.
Margaret Simons reports on media, politics, and social issues in Australia with a focus on detailed investigation. Her work covering Indigenous communities and political dynamics reflects similar journalistic priorities to Toohey.
Peter Mares writes about immigration, refugee policy, and social change in Australia. His research-based approach to examining border protection and asylum seeker issues aligns with Toohey's coverage of these topics.
Nicolas Rothwell reports on northern Australia and Indigenous affairs as a correspondent. His work documenting life and politics in remote Australia builds on similar territory covered in Toohey's northern correspondent role.
David Marr writes extensively about Australian politics and social issues as an investigative journalist. His long-form journalism and books examine power structures and policy decisions in Australian society.
Margaret Simons reports on media, politics, and social issues in Australia with a focus on detailed investigation. Her work covering Indigenous communities and political dynamics reflects similar journalistic priorities to Toohey.
Peter Mares writes about immigration, refugee policy, and social change in Australia. His research-based approach to examining border protection and asylum seeker issues aligns with Toohey's coverage of these topics.
Nicolas Rothwell reports on northern Australia and Indigenous affairs as a correspondent. His work documenting life and politics in remote Australia builds on similar territory covered in Toohey's northern correspondent role.