The House That Jack Built Jack Mundey, Green Bans Hero

This is the story of how an ordinary bloke from the bush became the key figure in a movement that would change the shape of our cities and bring about lasting political and legal reform. This is the story of the house that Jack Mundey built. Without the green bans movement of the 1970s, Sydney and many other cities would look very different. Pulling together an unlikely alliance of environmentalists and union players earned Jack Mundey a reputation as both the ‘best-known unionist and best-known conservationist in Australia’.

Trained as an architect, James Colman commenced practice in town planning and urban design, expanding later to environmental management, resource management, and strategic and environmental planning. His urban and rural projects have taken him to many parts of the world. His work also reflects a long-standing passion for the protection of built heritage and the natural environment.