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The author investigates the authenticity of Mudrooroo's claims to Aboriginal heritage and "stolen generation" institutionalised childhood, noting Mudrooroo's sister's account of their family background, and discussing what actually constitutes Aboriginal identity. She notes similarities between Mudrooroo and the historical George Augustus Robinson, who features in various forms in his novels.
The author observes that Cameron's portrayal of Australian social, political and aesthetic life in his novels forces us to ask the question "how far 'past the post' is post-colonial in this country?"
