Lazarus Rising (Revised Edition)Revised and updated version of the bestselling political biography of 2010. This edition contains some completely new content from Mr Howard, including his thoughts on the 2013 election campaigns. John Howard's autobiography, Lazarus Rising, is the biggest-selling political memoir Australia has seen. In it he talks about his love for his family, his rollercoaster ride to the Lodge and how - as prime minister - he managed a strongly growing Australian economy and led Australia's war on terrorism. Drawing on his deep interest in history, he paints a fascinating picture of a changing Australia. In this edition, fully updated to take into account the return of the Liberal National Party to government after the 2013 election, Howard analyses the crucial years between the 2010 election which gave rise to the minority government of Julia Gillard, and the consequent unprecedented and destabilising leadership struggles within the Labor party. He discusses the significance of tony Abbott's achievements in defeating the Labor Government in 2013, and provides a masterful summary of legacy of the Rudd/Gillard years for Australia. Lazarus Rising is essential reading for all followers of politics. PRAISE FOR LAZARUS RISING: 'John Howard has written a magisterial autobiography, compulsively readable in its way' the Weekend Australian 'Underneath Howard's plain political style lies an excellent communicator. His capacity to express his thoughts clearly, calmly and simply shines through' Sydney Morning Herald |
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... did not wish to return to Moscow, relieved her KGBescort. The agents returned empty handed to anuncertain welcome in Russia,and Mrs Petrov rejoined her husband.Theyspent therest oftheirlivesin Australia. Menziesswiftly established a ...
... did not wish to return to Moscow, relieved her KGBescort. The agents returned empty handed to anuncertain welcome in Russia,and Mrs Petrov rejoined her husband.Theyspent therest oftheirlivesin Australia. Menziesswiftly established a ...
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... did not change theYouth Council's view. Askinwas anearthy and instinctive politician who loved horseracing, rugby league andcard playing. He won fourelections for the NSW Liberals, far ahead of any other Liberal leader in that state ...
... did not change theYouth Council's view. Askinwas anearthy and instinctive politician who loved horseracing, rugby league andcard playing. He won fourelections for the NSW Liberals, far ahead of any other Liberal leader in that state ...
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... did not lose asingle seat. Inother states, Coalitionseats tumbled. The DLP had savedBob Menzies. He and other Liberals, such as MalcolmFraser, never forgotthis. In July of 1964 I gave uptheleadership oftheYoung Liberals and went ...
... did not lose asingle seat. Inother states, Coalitionseats tumbled. The DLP had savedBob Menzies. He and other Liberals, such as MalcolmFraser, never forgotthis. In July of 1964 I gave uptheleadership oftheYoung Liberals and went ...
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... did not happen. By contrast Wal and Stan, myother brothers, who had always been Liberal followers, increased their active involvement and support, particularly after Ientered parliament.Wal had been an enthusiastic branch officebearer ...
... did not happen. By contrast Wal and Stan, myother brothers, who had always been Liberal followers, increased their active involvement and support, particularly after Ientered parliament.Wal had been an enthusiastic branch officebearer ...
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... didnot debate,so Petro rejectthejob onpolicy principle. Whatever his motives, it wasa foolishresponse. Ineveroffered him another job. BrendanNelson, Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott all started offas parliamentary secretaries; each ...
... didnot debate,so Petro rejectthejob onpolicy principle. Whatever his motives, it wasa foolishresponse. Ineveroffered him another job. BrendanNelson, Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott all started offas parliamentary secretaries; each ...
Contents
A Minister 11 May ISpeak tothe Treasurer? 12 Your Indirect TaxIs Dead Cobber 13 Fooled by Flinders | |
The Opposition Years 14 Peacock vs Howard | |
Leader by Accident | |
PM 17 The Coup Joh for Lazarus 18 The Unlosable Election | |
Has His Triple Bypass | |
The Howard Government 21 Shaping the Government | |
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