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.
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.
Keating’s ‘alliance of one’ sought partners Keating’s ‘alliance of one’ sought new friends
In October 1996 when the Howard cabinet met to discuss the nation’s trade strategy, it faced an inconvenient truth.
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.
‘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.
Unlocking Howard cabinet secrets
Documents show how conviction and purpose guided policy.
Identity politics not new: Howard
John Howard believes identity politics was evident even during his prime ministership.
Howard helped plot mass sackings
The Howard government authorised the advance of taxpayer funds for mass sackings of union employees, it has emerged.
Sorry state of Stolen Generation
The Howard cabinet supported practical action that reunited Stolen Generation children with their families.
Dodson recalls so much ‘hatred and viciousness’ Dodson recalls ‘hatred, viciousness’
The debate over native title in John Howard’s first term happened in a climate of ’hatred and viciousness’, says Pat Dodson.
Bigger cuts to broadcaster avoided
Cabinet papers rejected an option that would have resulted in cuts to the ABC and SBS of $125.6m in 1996.
When Keating mad Howard for tea
After a tough campaign that ended in crushing defeat, Paul Keating invited John Howard to The Lodge for a “symbolic” meeting.
Costello’s push for fiscal charter beat bureaucratic barrier
The Coalition government stared down public service opposition to its Charter of Budget Honesty.
It was an era of stability, unity and clear purpose
John Howard and Peter Costello were astute managers of the Liberal Party.
‘Beazley’s black hole’ greeted new treasurer
The Keating government’s estimated surplus had evaporated and the new government pinned the blame on then opposition leader Kim Beazley.
‘Do something’: gun laws battle revealed
Former PM John Howard has opened up on the bitter fight to tighten gun control, just seven weeks after he took office.
Costello, Howard advocate cuts
John Howard and Peter Costello say the Coalition should have followed the same fiscal repair strategy as they did in the 1990s.
Medicare control that almost was
The Howard government considered taking total control over Medicare provider numbers given to doctors.
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