A portrait of one of Australia's longest-serving prime ministers, this biography goes behind the public image to find neither the strong-willed man of principle his supporters like to imagine nor the cunning opportunist painted by his foes. The discussion covers Howard's suburban middle-class upbringing and his success at implementing his polices, concluding that although the image of the ordinary bloke has helped his enduring popularity, he--like George Bush--possesses a number of uncommon strengths that have made him one of the most formidable leaders in Australian political history.
A portrait of one of Australia's longest-serving prime ministers, this biography goes behind the public image to find neither the strong-willed man of...
An insider's look at the Australian 2007 election and its implications, this political document goes behind the scenes of both the Liberal and Labour parties upon the announcement of the election campaign. In one camp is John Howard, the most experienced politician in the country, who has faced some of the toughest opinion polls of his career since the start of 2007. In the other camp is Kevin Rudd, a rookie politician who seems unable to make a misstep. This chronicle and analysis will make sense of the result of the election and its far-reaching outcomes for the people of Australia.
An insider's look at the Australian 2007 election and its implications, this political document goes behind the scenes of both the Liberal and Labour ...
Bringing together respected commentators and politicians such as Robert Manne, Tony Abbott, Julie Bishop, Wayne Errington and George Brandis, this in-depth compendium examines, among other issues, the contemporary debate over liberalism, the Howard legacy, and the battle for the heart and soul of Australia. Former Liberal leader Brendan Nelson contributes a chapter on his vision for Australia and his plan to bring the Liberals back from the wilderness. This volume is an invaluable analysis of the challenges, pitfalls, and opportunities that lie ahead for the Liberal party.
Bringing together respected commentators and politicians such as Robert Manne, Tony Abbott, Julie Bishop, Wayne Errington and George Brandis, this ...