Brendan Nelson’s career path would confound any career counsellor.

Over three decades he has been a general practitioner; President of the Australian Medical Association; a parliamentarian; Education and Defence Minister; Leader of the Opposition; Ambassador; and Director of the War Memorial. He is currently President of Boeing Global.

Across all his fields of endeavour, Dr Nelson has been admired for his integrity and graciousness.

In a special Watercooler Conversation with the MRC's David Hughes and Freya Leach, Dr Nelson reflects on the values that have shaped his public life. He discusses his political journey from former Labor voter to Liberal Party Leader and shares insights into some of the biggest geopolitical and social challenges of our time.

A new publication of speeches delivered by Dr Nelson throughout his career is available for purchase from the MRC website: menziesrc.org/books