John Howard Archives

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When history repeats itself: John Howard and the echo of 1901

8 February 2026 Michael Taylor 15

In 2001, as Australia debated refugees, borders, and national sovereignty, Prime Minister John Howard delivered one of the most enduring lines in modern Australian politics: “We will decide who comes to this country and the […]

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Ask Not What You Can Do for One Nation – But What Has One Nation Ever Done for Anybody?

25 October 2025 David Tyler 16

Pauline Hanson’s political stable now includes two clueless newbies from WA, so fresh they still think a “budget emergency” is forgetting your wallet at the pub. This expanded squad, alongside the perpetually aggrieved Malcolm Roberts, […]

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The great Liberal Party reboot

8 May 2025 Roswell 11

The Liberal Party headquarters resembled a ghost town after their crushing election defeat. The air smelled of stale coffee and shattered dreams, with campaign posters peeling off the walls like autumn leaves. Peter Dutton, their […]

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The future of the Liberal Party – can they recover?

7 May 2025 Michael Taylor 24

Editorial: The future of the Liberal Party – can they recover? Many might shrug and ask, “Why should we care?” But we should – because a strong opposition is vital. As political wisdom holds, a […]

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Justifying the Egregious: John Howard and Spying on East Timor

21 January 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 4

Bugging, in the context of intelligence, is natural for the buggee. Those who approve it and engage in such a practice, however, get riled when the favour is returned in all its rich naturalness. In […]

Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq

4 January 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 9

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 – a supposed treat for historians of Australian history each new year – has been given […]

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When history repeats itself: John Howard and the echo of 1901

The great Liberal Party reboot

The future of the Liberal Party – can they recover?

Justifying the Egregious: John Howard and Spying on East Timor

Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq