Examination of the relationship between protest action and the media and the larger story of social and political change in Australia. Offers a history of collective action in Australia over the last four decades from publicity stunts and demonstrations through to the pioneering efforts of Student Action for Aborigines and the campaign against the Vietnam War. Also includes more recent actions involving the One Nation Party and the S11 Alliance. Includes photos, notes and index. Author is a Research Fellow in the Department of Politics, Macquarie University. He has previously written for the 'Journal of Political Ideologies' and 'Theory and Event'.