John Schumann

John Schumann is a writer and musician, perhaps best known for his Vietnam veterans anthem “I Was Only 19“. He hastens to add that he has written many other songs. He lives in Adelaide, from where he continues to upset the bunyip aristocracy and all those who believe that they are more important than the rest of us.

John Schumann's recent articles

The GST — past, present, future — and always tense

The GST — past, present, future — and always tense

There’s little elegance in the way Australia approaches tax reform. It’s never a highway cruise.