|
Irfan Yusuf
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Irfan grew up in Sydney, followed by periods of schooling in Karachi and Princeton, USA, before completing his high school studies in Australia. In the early 1990s Irfan graduated in economics and law from Macquarie University where he presided over the Macquarie University Muslim Students Association and the then Islamic Youth Association of NSW. He has practised law since this time and his clients have included prominent muslim bodies in Australia. Irfan joined the Liberal Party in 1993 and was an endorsed Liberal candidate in local government and federal elections. He held a variety of posts within the NSW Liberals and was prominent in the conservative wing of the party. He is no longer a member of the Liberal Party.
Once Were Radicals was the winner of the Iremonger Award for Writing on Public Issues.
"Once Were Radicals offers a window into the complexities and often hilarious confusions of a Muslim boy growing up in Australia in the late 20th century."
Canberra Times, Richard Begbie
Irfan Yusuf will be appearing in:
The Morning Read with China Miéville, Petra White, Chris Flynn and Irfan Yusuf.
The Morning Read with China Miéville, Petra White, Chris Flynn and Irfan Yusuf.
Irfan Yusuf discusses with Waleed Aly his memoir, Once Were Radicals and the cultural confusion he felt growing up Muslim in Australia.
Irfan Yusuf discusses with Waleed Aly his memoir, Once Were Radicals and the cultural confusion he felt growing up Muslim in Australia.
|
|
