Telstra the jewel as sell-off of government-owned enterprises slashed debt
It was the greatest sale in Australian history.
Cabinet Papers
Emissions agreement conundrum remains unsolved 20 years on
John Howard has warned that a “conundrum remains” in Australia’s approach to climate change.
Ruddock proposed migrants to regions
A plan to force migrants to settle in regional areas met a sceptical reception in the early days of the Howard government in 1996.
Turbulent time to be a bureaucrat Turbulent time to be a bureaucrat
After terminating six public service secretaries, the Howard government turned to sweeping reform of the public service.
Medicare control that almost was
The Howard government considered taking total control over Medicare provider numbers given to doctors.
‘Satisfied’ with cursed Collins submarine Cabinet papers: ‘Satisfied’ with cursed Collins submarine
Cabinet appeared to have little insight into the problems that would soon plague the then new Collins-class submarines.
Howard helped plot mass sackings
The Howard government authorised the advance of taxpayer funds for mass sackings of union employees, it has emerged.
Unlocking Howard cabinet secrets
Documents show how conviction and purpose guided policy.
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