PoliticsLiberal PartyPrint articleOpinionWhat Sussan Ley can learn from John Howard’s ‘lazarus’ momentWhen the opposition is looking hapless, Ley’s leadership is looking hopeless, and you’re pondering why she even bothers – just remember, they asked that about John Howard, too.Lidija IvanovskiFormer Labor adviserJun 4, 2025 – 9.37amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginIn December 1988, John Howard graced the cover of The Bulletin magazine – looking calm and confident, staring off into the distance.He might not have appeared so comfortable if he knew what the editors were going to put next to his photograph.Loading...Lidija Ivanovski is a partner at Brookline Advisory and former chief of staff to Richard Marles.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreLiberal PartyOpinionSussan LeyJohn HowardFederal electionLNPAngus TaylorTony AbbottLatest In PoliticsFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial Review5 ways to stop AI from making you dumbRachael BoltonFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureBacchanalian jugs and eco-blankets to make your home cosyEugenie KellyThis is the gold you should buyExtreme hiking in the heart of Australia’s own AmazonRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse