Schlock on the barbie Nov 30, 2008
Rudd's predecessor, John Howard, had for many years refused to offer an official apology, resisting what he called "the black armband" view of Australia's history, and arguing that such policies had often been carried out with the best of intentions. Rudd's apology - one of the first actions he took as prime minister - was watched by the whole nation and greeted with a flood of emotion and relief. (Boston Globe)
Put the house in order, PM Nov 30, 2008
John Howard claimed to be a supporter of parliamentary reform, including appointing a so-called independent speaker. In 12 years of government, he not only failed to reform question time so ministers were forced to answer questions - a novel idea, sure - but the government sidelined a speaker who tried to be independent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Reserve plans interest rate slash Nov 30, 2008
The title of its Fair Pay Commission was particularly Orwellian because John Howard refused to allow the word "fair" to appear anywhere in its job description. The very reason for setting it up was an (unsuccessful) desire to reduce the role of fairness, as opposed to economic efficiency, in setting minimum wages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Stuart the worst advertisement for pro sport anywhere Nov 29, 2008
John Howard, who at the 2003 Rugby World Cup threw championship medals at the English with a grimace, turned what should have been a glorious celebration of the most successful Rugby World Cup to date into a "we can sulk better than anyone" affair. If we can't take losing, we shouldn't play sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australias Net Censorship Sparks Outrage Nov 29, 2008
Australia s last try at censorship, the AU$84 million NetAlert program put forth by former PM John Howard, was cracked in a half hour by a 16-year-old Aussie named Tom Wood in August 2007. Upon hearing about Wood s feat, the government added another layer of filtering to beef up the system Wood got through the new filter in 10 minutes. (SitePoint)
McGrath named Australian of the Year Nov 28, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. November 28, 2008 07:20am. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Roxon dumps 'anti-gay' men's health ambassador Nov 28, 2008
Among those in attendance were then prime minister John Howard, Coalition ministers Philip Ruddock, Mal Brough and Kevin Andrews and Opposition justice spokesman Joe Ludwig, according to the Fatherhood Foundation website. The document was distributed at the time to all members of parliament, Mr Marsh said in comments published online yesterday. (The Australian)
96.4% spike in Oshawa EI Nov 27, 2008
The John Howard Society is seeing more numbers come through their doors as they offer services in housing, education and more ... Jamie, one of a dozen people at the John Howard Society of Durham Region updating his resume, said he's not surprised by the spike in EI since everyone in town has been hurt by the economic downturn, primarily in the automotive industry. (Toronto Sun)
Microsoft Article: Build and Run Virtual Machines with Hyper-V Server 2008 Nov 27, 2008
Read the latest on Microsoft virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, with John Howard, senior program manager, Hyper-V team, Windows Core Operating System Division. Mike Kolitz follows the latest news and tips about Microsoft virtualization technologies like Hyper-V.. (IntranetJournal)
Opposition to back demise of Work Choices Nov 25, 2008
The decision signals the end of the political war that has raged over industrial relations since John Howard proposed Work Choices after his 2004 election victory. Yesterday, a year and a day after Work Choices contributed to the Howard Government's defeat, Labor's bill was introduced by the Workplace Relations Minister, Julia Gillard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
$400000 spent on John Howard in first year out of office Nov 25, 2008
$400,000 spent on John Howard in first year out of office ... JOHN Howard has defended his decision to run up more than $400,000 in taxpayer-funded bills since he was turfed from office as "strictly in accordance" with his generous entitlements. (Courier Mail)
Australia govt sees no illegal immigrant influx Nov 25, 2008
Former Prime Minister John Howard established the policy in late 2001, splitting the nation between critics and supporters, after a stand-off involving 439 mostly-Afghan refugees blocked from landing in Australia by special forces soldiers. Howard's so-called "Pacific Solution", which included sending the navy to blockade Australia's northern coast and processing asylum seekers in small Pacific island countries, was strongly criticised by the United Nations and rights groups. (AsiaOne)
Editor's mailbag (Nov. 23) Nov 25, 2008
zeitgeist wrote on Nov 23, 2008 5:25 PM:" In Australia, the Liberal Party shares the values of our Republican Party. Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a great supporter of George W. Bush's policies, is a member of the Australian Liberal Party.The Australian equivalent of our Democratic Party is called the Labor Party.So when Mr. Crompton suggests taking a trip to Australia to ". find what a liberal government did to a once strong country", I couldn't agree more. ". (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Our East Timor legacy Nov 23, 2008
Indonesia's B.J. Habibie went further than what John Howard sought - offering independence, writes Paul Daley. THERE has been a lot of disagreement recently about just who said what to whom in serious policy and political discussions over the course of the last government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Why Rudd and Rees are rewriting the history of this downturn Nov 23, 2008
John Howard is right: there's no comparison with the 1930s and Rudd should stop frightening people by making it. Every time he says that D-word he's giving ammunition to those accusing him of talking the economy down. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Sports Briefs Nov 23, 2008
The test was introduced under former prime minister John Howard and originally included a controversial section on Australian history and culture. Bradman, who still has the highest career Test batting average of 99. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Readers' Comments Telco crackdown planned Nov 23, 2008
Arch of Melbourne - another John Howard basher - still blaming him for everything. Why not just put the blame fully on Telstra where it belongs. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Faraway Downs fantasy resonates close to home Nov 23, 2008
The film provides an alternative history from the one John Howard and his followers constructed. Luhrmann's fellow writers, Stuart Beattie, Ronald Harwood and Richard Flanagan, must have had fun developing the details of this epic set in the mesmerising northern landscapes, intertwining the system of racial segregation, World War II and the cattle barons with the story of a child eventually captured by police and placed in the "half-caste" institution at Garden Point on an island off Darwin. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Memo, Liberals: Labor's incompetence alone won't carry Barry Nov 22, 2008
Well, this is OK if the voters already have some idea of what you stand for (see John Howard, 1996). But for most voters, the state Coalition is nothing but a hot air balloon stuffed with sound bites. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The ABC's double standards Nov 22, 2008
John Howard released scores written by Alan Jones when the Herald sought them under FoI, so too did Bob Carr along with many of his ministers. But not the ABC.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Best defence in war on junk food ads is our island home Nov 22, 2008
It makes it easier, for a start, to "decide who comes to this country", as John Howard once infamously remarked. Kevin Rudd has the chance to exploit our geography for a more generous purpose. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
How a toad was turned into dead meat Nov 22, 2008
" Peter Costello: "One word to describe John Howard. Relentless. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Fitness: Three-time Olympian, 61, still cycling, coaching Nov 22, 2008
John Howard represented the United States at the 1968, '72 and '76 Olympic Games in road cycling ... EARNIE GRAFTON / Union-Tribune Former Olympian cyclist John Howard shows off an antique bicycle from the 1950s at his home in Encinitas ... (For more information about John Howard Performance Sports, log onto johnhowardsports. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Martin Flanagan "The football team disaster of 1892" is a big Australian sporting story. Read more Nov 22, 2008
Before the last federal election when the same fate befell John Howard, Bruce was the only sitting Australian Prime Minister to have lost his seat. His house would have been something in its day, with no other houses around it and a clear view of the bay. (The Age, Australia)
Sure-footed with a change of tempo Nov 21, 2008
In one of Malcolm Turnbull's better lines, to win the election, Rudd had to do two things: prove that he was not John Howard, and prove that he was not Mark Latham ... Essentially, he was offering voters the Howard government without the unattractive bits - Work Choices, Kyoto denial and the person of John Howard himself ... And he was obviously not John Howard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hail the Kiwi counterpoint Nov 21, 2008
For most of the long John Howard years we had the New Zealand Labour Party's Helen Clark providing a touchstone for Australians in despair about things like the "Pacific solution" for incoming refugees, or the headlong rush into war into Iraq ... The gleaming white tombstones of leaders who go in for dental capping, like John Howard, tend to be more disconcerting anywhere outside the US.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Liberal minister spent $230K on travel Nov 19, 2008
His spending almost matched former prime minister John Howard and then opposition leader Kevin Rudd, who spent $290,000 each while campaigning across Australia for the 2007 election. Senator Brandis spent $72,000 on domestic airfares, $22,000 on accommodation and travel, $26,000 on Commcar costs and $62,000 on a seven-day trip to the US and Canada. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Guns, bullets, sword in home, court told Nov 19, 2008
During one discussion with his associates, recorded by authorities, Jamal was heard defending John Howard, as others criticised George Bush. The trial continues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Could the Kiwis win the Sheffield Shield? Nov 18, 2008
" Are Australia's cricketers arrogant egotists, or simply tough competitors? by SMH Online at Friday, January 26, 2007 Andrew Strauss has been lauded for the measured manner with which he has accepted a slew of incorrect umpiring decisions this summer. And now The Tonk can reveal his inspiration. Strauss has chosen Oasis' Don't Look Back In Anger as his title track for the summer, to be played each time he commences his innings. by SMH Online at Friday, January 19, 2007 The Tonk's oversight... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The left writes Liberals' history Nov 18, 2008
Before last year's election McDermott mocked John Howard relentlessly in his ABC TV comedy program The Sideshow. Bishop was a cabinet member in the Howard Government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Turnbull chooses Obama Nov 18, 2008
THE Opposition Leader, Malcolm Turnbull, has repudiated John Howard's attack on Barack Obama as al-Qaeda's candidate of choice for US president ... " I don't think it was something that John Howard would look back on as one of his best public statements."I didn't agree with it then. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
An Eye To History Nov 17, 2008
John Howard gets to work on his legacy in a landmark documentary series ... former prime minister John Howard ... John Howard gets to work on his legacy in a landmark documentary series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The rise and fall of a tough little dude and his ambitious sidekick Nov 17, 2008
"It shouldn't be just about John Howard, you know; there was a lot more to it.". It was clear that the election outcome still grated - and in Costello's mind at least, and in the minds of some of his colleagues, things might have been different had Howard only turned over the reins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
With Howard away, the moderates have a say Nov 17, 2008
John Howard was used to moderates Petro Georgiou, Judy Moylan and Bruce Baird agitating for change from the time border protection became an issue in the months before the election in 2001. In The Howard Years, the four-part ABC TV series that begins tonight, both Georgiou and Baird bristle when recounting Howard's now memorable line at the 2001 campaign launch about deciding who comes to this country and the circumstance in which they come. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Australia scraps uranium deal with India Nov 17, 2008
The deal was struck by former premier John Howard last August, shortly before his conservative government was ousted in elections by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's Labour Party. Smith said he had told a visiting Indian envoy that the new government would not sell the nuclear fuel to any country that had not signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). (Business Report, South Africa)
'Control' is the word, not 'sorry' Nov 16, 2008
John Howard, after a year kicking around the international speaking circuit and kicking back in the 'burbs in Wollstonecraft, could be about to come out of hibernation. There's something fascinating about watching politicians who have strutted the stage for decades, made ignominious exits, then gone into exile to lick their wounds, bob up again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Crisis looms for jobless Nov 16, 2008
This looming challenge requires strong leadership and a determination to do away with the addictive middle-class tax cuts and welfare measures initiated by John Howard and embraced with undue haste by Kevin Rudd. It is money that would be better targeted at genuine need. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Nelson happy to throw fuel on the fire Nov 16, 2008
He was not supposed to be the Liberal leader after John Howard lost the election, but when Mr Costello no longer wanted the prize he put his hand up. "Most people to whom I spoke basically said, 'Brendan, the best thing you can do for yourself is to not do it now and whoever does it now is going to get burned. It's going to be dreadful.' I thought I had a responsibility to the party as much as anything to provide a choice between myself and Malcolm Turnbull, and also I think you've got to have a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Howard years all about ego Nov 16, 2008
Let's begin as the documentary does, at the 10th anniversary dinner for John Howard at Parliament House in March 2006. Interviewed by the ABC for the series, then senior cabinet minister Joe Hockey recounts: "I fully expected the 10th anniversary was the logical moment for the PM to hand over and he would.". (Sunday Times.au)
Budget surplus could soon go: Tanner Nov 16, 2008
Former Australian prime minister John Howard has opened up on the economic crisis, warning governments against over-regulating financial systems in response. Mr Howard said one of the triggers of the economic downturn - the sub-prime crisis in the US - was caused by government policy. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Much in common, there's no denying it Nov 15, 2008
Last year's election campaign was all about Kevin Rudd convincing us that he could more or less reproduce John Howard's government, only without John Howard at the helm ... John Howard's career highlight in DBO came in February 2003, when he spent several weeks denying that he had committed Australian troops to the approaching Iraq war, despite having deployed about 2000 of them to the Gulf already ... Which brings us to another thing that John Howard and Kevin Rudd have in common. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
And the geeks shall inherit the Earth, as our nerdy PM proves Nov 15, 2008
In the 1990s, John Howard transformed himself into an honorary jock by constantly appearing with our cricket and rugby teams and being photographed in a tracksuit - enough to defeat the geekily verbose Kim Beazley. But the jocks' greatest triumph came in 2000, when the former baseball team owner George Bush defeated the far more qualified but dorkier Al Gore. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Did you miss me? Howard returns Nov 15, 2008
Spotlight John Howard leaves the Foxtel centre in Ryde yesterday after being interviewed by Fox News in the US.Photo: James Brickwood ... FORMER prime minister John Howard has taken aim at his successor, Kevin Rudd, over his repeated pronouncements that the world is facing the worst financial crisis since the 1930s ... Spotlight
John Howard leaves the Foxtel centre in Ryde yesterday after being interviewed by Fox News in the US.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Malaysian to hang in Singapore for trafficking Nov 15, 2008
In December 2004, the city-state hanged 25-year-old Australian drug runner Nguyen Tuong Van, despite appeals for clemency by Prime Minister John Howard. Two convicted African drug traffickers were put to death last year after their appeals for clemency were turned down and despite protests from the United Nations and rights activists. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
DHL boss faces fight to take up Telstra board seat Nov 14, 2008
Telstra last faced a revolt against a board nomination two years ago when the Federal Government went against the company's wishes to install Geoffrey Cousins, a former adviser to John Howard. He would have missed out on a board seat had it not been for the Government voting in his favour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Too fat for prison, criminal is free to go Nov 14, 2008
Craig Jones, executive director of the John Howard Society of Canada, said Mr. Lapointe's case is the first he's heard of an inmate asking for special treatment because of his weight. But he expects it will not be the last. (Globe and Mail)
Howard says he expected crunch time Nov 14, 2008
Mark Latham and John Howard hand-in-hand ... JOHN HOWARD has revealed he expected the bone-crushing handshake Mark Latham gave him during the 2004 election campaign because the Labor leader had done it to him before ... "Whereas really what 2004 gave us was a great opportunity most political parties don't get, and that was an early warning of what would happen if we didn't have some generational change. "I thought John Howard would have seen that [he had] a get-out-of-jail-free card. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Splitting parenting after the split Nov 14, 2008
"Far too many young boys are growing up without proper male role models," the former prime minister John Howard said in 2003. "They are not infrequently in the overwhelming care and custody of their mothers.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Israeli anger that burns brightly Nov 14, 2008
Last weekend the Rudd Government reversed a policy maintained by John Howard and voted in support of a United Nation's resolution calling on Israel to stop building more settlements in the West Bank. "Who are you to tell me I am not allowed to build here, in my homeland?" Mrs Matar demanded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Stumps near for the Don Nov 13, 2008
The topic is sure to be canvassed at Telstra's annual meeting in Melbourne next week because McGauchie, the Bendigo wheat farmer installed on Telstra's board by his chum John Howard, will have to shuffle off within two years under the telco's constitution. And it will be hard to avoid questions about when his American recruit, Sol Trujillo, is going to pull the pin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Review of strict anti-terrorism laws planned Nov 13, 2008
It marked a significant shift in policy from the Coalition's period in government when the prime minster John Howard refused to countenance such a measure. The shadow attorney-general, George Brandis, said the Coalition was not repudiating its own laws. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Church columnists: November 12, 2008 Nov 12, 2008
To the Howard Family in the death of their loved one John Howard. Also to the Capehart Family in the death of their loved one Herbert Capehart. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Howard talks candidly on issues in doco Nov 12, 2008
Former prime minister John Howard has relished the chance to talk about his time in power, offering his personal views on some of his contentious policies and personal downfall in a new TV documentary series. The Howard Years, a four-part series which examines his take on every major event during his leadership from 1996 until 2007, airs on the ABC later this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
PM reaches for the stars Nov 10, 2008
Thompson might just as easily have been referring to John Howard circa 2001-07, when our then prime minister relentlessly dog-whistled on the issues that played to Australia's greatest fears and prejudices. And that got me thinking further. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Prison service ices taser pilot project Nov 10, 2008
Inmate advocates such as the John Howard Society warned at the time against potential abuse in the high-stress prison system ... The taser has come under exceptionally critical scrutiny particularly since the death of Robert Dziekanski, said the executive director of the John Howard Society. (Globe and Mail)
Passionate words forge great nations Nov 8, 2008
Neither was John Howard nor Malcolm Fraser nor just about anyone else you could name. At his best Paul Keating is, or was. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tanner needs to sharpen razor gang to stay in surplus Nov 8, 2008
Rudd's problem is that the spending programs John Howard and Peter Costello embedded in the budget during the boom are now unsustainable. China will ramp up again, but the commodity price bounty is unlikely to be as blue-sky as before. (The Australian)
The election of Barack Obama signals many things. Nov 7, 2008
Having lived through the era of the neocons, Karl Rove and Rush Limbaugh, albeit through somewhat muffled echoes from John Howard, I'm delighted at the prospect of change. The tone of American politics will change substantially, just as it has changed in Australia under Kevin Rudd. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Book Review: Power Plays by Laurie ... Nov 6, 2008
Power Plays begins with Oakes column from February 17th, 1987 focussing on a battle between Queensland premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Peterson and federal opposition leader John Howard ... By the conclusion of Power Plays, the Labor Party is back in government for the first time since Keating s loss to John Howard in 1996 ... Andrew Peacock, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating, Kim Beazley and of course John Howard all feature prominently. (Suite101.com)
WorkChoices research cost $1.6m Nov 6, 2008
The department's latest disclosures of its consultancy contracts show Open Mind was engaged to carry out the research from April 10, three weeks before the then Prime Minister, John Howard, announced the government was changing WorkChoices to include a "fairness test". The research contract ran until October 15, the day after Mr Howard called the election. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A Social Democrat Confronts Globalization Nov 6, 2008
unashamedly pro-market, pro-business and pro-globalization. That is our policy orientation because we believe it is in the best interests of the working families who trusted us with the responsibility of government. (Truth about Trade & Technology)
Govt broadband network a 'pipedream' Nov 5, 2008
" The Opposition says the Government needs to rule out structural reform of Telstra to encourage the telco to be a part of the project. Tags: , , , , , , , Search for news Search Comments (50) Comments for this story are closed. No new comments can be added. If you would like to have your say on this issue, you can do so via the . wmc: 05 Nov 2008 2:39:55pm Oh well, at least we know who the buck stops with... (1) Simon: 05 Nov 2008 2:44:50pm Wouldnt it be simpler if Telstra were government owned... (ABC Online)
BBC controversy over Top Gear prostitute murder comments Nov 4, 2008
Paul Keating-Interest rates should only increase in boom times-and that is what John Howard delivered-however by the second half of 2007 it was apparent to. Desmond Harris, Beacon Hill on. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Wil Anderson sacked from Triple M Nov 4, 2008
Wil Anderson is about as funny as John Howard on valium. Posted at 4:33pm today. (NEWS.com.au)
Kevin Rudd's attempts to guarantee bank deposits have had a chaotic effect. Nov 4, 2008
Scary thing is that Julie Bishop has no real idea about the real world - go back to being an opposition back bencher and stop stirring the pot - What Kevin did was essential to match conditions being imposed eslewhere - John Howard would have done the same. Posted by: Chris Walker on November 4, 2008 4:43 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)