Howard's Fourth Government: Australian Commonwealth Administration 2004-2007

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Howard's Fourth Government: Australian Commonwealth Administration 2004-2007
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Chris Aulich
Edited by Roger Wettenhall
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreAustralia, New Zealand & Pacific history
ISBN/Barcode 9780868409825
ClassificationsDewey:321.02 324.29405
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher UNSW Press
Imprint UNSW Press
Publication Date 1 June 2008
Publication Country Australia

Description

This book looks at the administrative and leadership style of former Prime Minister John Howard's fourth and final term in government (2004-2007). Organised into three sections, it begins with a group of essays that reflect on key governance issues such as privatisation, the management of the Howard government's Senate majority, and issues relating to accountability and ethics. The second section examines policy issues that dominated the fourth term, such as management of the economy, rural politics (particularly wheat and drought), industrial relations, indigenous policy and foreign affairs. The third section provides an overall assessment of Howard's leadership style during this period, and concludes that his faltering political skills on key issues may have ultimately secured his defeat.