Hugh Mackay

Hugh Mackay is a psychologist, social researcher and novelist. He has a master’s degree in moral philosophy and was one of the founders of the St James Ethics Centre. He has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of NSW, Macquarie and Charles Sturt universities. For many years he wrote a weekly column for the 'Sun Herald' and is often a guest columnist for the major dailies. He is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction including the bestselling ADVANCE AUSTRALIA...WHERE? and WINTER CLOSE, published by Hachette Australia. Hugh Mackay lives in Sydney with his wife.