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 MagazineWhat OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggests you do to keep your jobPaul SmithThis Australian watch reseller is making its move on London and NYCMonica Lewinsky might be the most influential feminist in 30 yearsBOSS Financial ReviewThe 3 traits that stand out among this year’s BOSS Young ExecutivesSally PattenHow this elite child gymnast leapt to the top of SportsbetWhat 18-hour days on a farm taught this NAB exec about bankingLife & LeisureThe secret to Oroton’s $123m turnaround successJessica BeresfordMaison Balzac glassware and bendy candlesticks to light up your homeStep inside this modernist penthouse with 360-degree viewsRich ListThree decades of PMs, fashion icons and the odd person headed for jailBrook TurnerFortescue near settlement with US tycoon after energy deal bust-upAustralia’s 50 Richest Bosses revealed