Media
Welcome to Barry Collier’s media hub featuring radio interviews, news articles, and print coverage.
Radio Interviews
Radio 2GB interview with Clinton Maynard, 23 April 2026.
Barry Collier discusses his poetry book Poems Of Life, Of Love and Passing and its relevancy in today’s world.
Interview Highlights & Local Bookstores
Barry Collier joins Clinton Maynard to explore his creative journey and community impact. The segment highlights where readers can buy his books — including directly on this website, at Abbey’s Bookshop in Sydney CBD, and Harry Hartog in Miranda.
During the broadcast, local caller Peter from the Miranda electorate shares a personal story reflecting on Barry’s career as an MP, praising his hands-on approach to constituent issues.
Local Radio 2SSRFM interview with Gloria Gervasoni, 5 November 2025.
Includes Barry reading poems — Maggie Magpie and Let us also Remember.
Interview Highlights & Poem Backgrounds
In conversation with Gloria Gervasoni, Barry shares how he began writing poetry at age 15 after reading T.S. Eliot, leading to a life spanning careers as a teacher, lawyer, and politician.
- Demystifying Poetry: Reconnecting daily life with words—"poetry is in the songs we sing."
- Award-Winning Work: Reflections on his Henry Lawson poetry prize-winning piece on the Millennium Drought.
- Poem Backgrounds: Inspirations behind "Maggie Magpie" (watching his granddaughter feed birds at dawn) and "Let Us Also Remember."
- Local Booksellers: Mentioning local stockists including Peaches Pages in Kirrawee.
Media & Press Sources:
- Coverage originally published in the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader and ABC News.
- Radio broadcasts courtesy of 2GB 873 and 2SSRFM 99.3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barry Collier available for radio interviews, podcasts, and media appearances?
Yes. Barry is always available for live and recorded radio interviews, podcast discussions, print features, and opinion commentary. As a practicing barrister, former MP and high school teacher, he brings an articulate, warm, and engaging perspective to discussions on Australian life, creative writing, law, and politics.
Which books are currently available for media feature or review?
Media outlets and reviewers can feature Barry Collier’s poetry collection, Poems Of Life, Of Love and Passing (62 original poems with author notes), and his political memoir, Collier for Miranda: The 1999 Labor Campaign.
How can bookstores and stockists order copies of Barry's books?
Independent booksellers and retail stockists can request wholesale distribution terms directly via the Contact page.