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THE LAUNCH

Passion, Power And Prejudice was launched on 7 December 2005 at Q1, the world's tallest residential tower in Surfers Paradise.

The event was the first held at Q1.

The book was launched by the Chairman of Tourism Queensland, Mr Terry Jackman, and Gold Coast City Mayor Ron Clarke also spoke at the event.

Author Geoff Burchill, left, with Chairman of Tourism Queensland Terry Jackman, who officially launched the book at Q1 (background), the world’s tallest residential tower in Surfers Paradise.

High profile development industry executives at the launch included from left, Brent Seville, Peter Spencer and Paul Randall.

Queensland’s Sirromet Wines chief Terry Morris jests with author Geoff Burchill at Q1, possibly suggesting that like a good wine, the book will get even better with age.

Development industry identity Gordon Douglas outlines the city’s new setbacks from red tape and ‘perfect world’ government intrusion.

Author Geoff Burchill makes some hard-hitting observations to the packed auditorium during the launch of what is seen as the most important book ever written about Australia’s Gold Coast.

A section of the crowd of about 200 who attended the book launch and queued up afterwards to purchase a copy and have it signed by Geoff Burchill

Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke makes a supportive point during his address.

World renowned resort architect Desmond Brookes, left, with Nationals’ former State MP and Cabinet Minister Ivan Gibbs and his wife Doris snapping up copies of the book.