The Howard Effect: Australia’s Sliding Doors Moment

It was the second of March 1996. After 13 years of Labor in power, Paul Keating’s government had been defeated in a landslide, closing the door on the Hawke-Keating era and opening another on a new political age. John Howard’s victory marked the beginning of a prime ministership that would run for eleven years – redefining the Liberal Party, reshaping the economy, hardening the culture wars and changing the way power is exercised in Canberra. In this three-part series, Amy Remeikis – contributing editor at The New Daily takes us back to Howard’s years in power. Amy has just released a new book on Howard, Where It All Went Wrong: The case against John Howard . In this series she traces his improbable rise to the prime ministership, the way he consolidated power, and how he reshaped the nation in his own image. This is Part 1 of a three-part series. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support . Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Author of Where It All Went Wrong: The case against John Howard, Amy Remeikis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.