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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... meeting of the partyin Canberra in April. Itwas a memorableevent for me, asit includedmy one and onlymeeting with Sir RobertMenzies. It was at the traditional cocktail party for federal councildelegates atthe Lodgehosted by the Prime ...
... meeting of the partyin Canberra in April. Itwas a memorableevent for me, asit includedmy one and onlymeeting with Sir RobertMenzies. It was at the traditional cocktail party for federal councildelegates atthe Lodgehosted by the Prime ...
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... Rumours and divisive speculation aboutthe leadership aredoing greatdamage tothe Party.MrSnedden should call a meeting andaskfora voteofconfidence so thatspeculation can be ended.'1 Peacock's intervention surprised many. He was a.
... Rumours and divisive speculation aboutthe leadership aredoing greatdamage tothe Party.MrSnedden should call a meeting andaskfora voteofconfidence so thatspeculation can be ended.'1 Peacock's intervention surprised many. He was a.
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... meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Lodgeon13 December1974.Itwas an ad hoc meetingwhichemerged froma ministerial discussion involving Whitlam; the DeputyPMand Treasurer, Jim Cairns;the AG, Lionel Murphy; and RexConnor ...
... meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Lodgeon13 December1974.Itwas an ad hoc meetingwhichemerged froma ministerial discussion involving Whitlam; the DeputyPMand Treasurer, Jim Cairns;the AG, Lionel Murphy; and RexConnor ...
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... meeting who strongly backed his leader's position. There was enthusiastic support for Fraser's pushatthefull Coalition party meeting, immediately following shadowcabinet. Thelate Alan Missen, aVictorian senator, wasthe only ...
... meeting who strongly backed his leader's position. There was enthusiastic support for Fraser's pushatthefull Coalition party meeting, immediately following shadowcabinet. Thelate Alan Missen, aVictorian senator, wasthe only ...
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... meeting took place, althoughmost sensed that time wasrunning out and something wouldsoongive. Phillip Lynch said, 'Keep patient;I think things are comingtoahead.' Hehad just participated inameetingof party leaders, convened by the PM to ...
... meeting took place, althoughmost sensed that time wasrunning out and something wouldsoongive. Phillip Lynch said, 'Keep patient;I think things are comingtoahead.' Hehad just participated inameetingof party leaders, convened by the PM to ...
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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