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John Howard is without doubt one of the most outstanding Australian political leaders. His leadership, determination and vision are hallmarks of a career navigated during an era of unprecedented prosperity and change.
Howard was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia and the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies. He joined the House of Representatives in 1974, representing the division of Bennelong, New South Wales and beginning what would become a 33 year career in public office. Howard held positions as Treasurer (in the Malcolm Fraser government) as well as Leader of the Liberal Party and Coalition Opposition before defeating Paul Keating in the 1996 federal election.
The Howard Government was re-elected at the 1998, 2001 and 2004 elections, presiding over a period of strong economic growth and prosperity. During his tenure as Prime Minister, John Howard showed an unflinching commitment to his party's beliefs and passed a number of important reforms and legislature. These were in response to the major issues Australia faced at the time including taxation, industrial relations, immigration, gun control, the Iraq war, and Aboriginal relations.
In 2010, Howard was nominated as the Australia and New Zealand candidate for the International Cricket Council.
A powerful and distinguished public speaker, John Howard's speaking topics include;
Respected World Leader
As prime minister of Australia for four terms, John Howard provided a global approach to leadership. He delivered economic vision and strategies for international security that raised Australia's profile on the world stage while gaining the respect and gratitude of the world. Howard discusses the role of world leaders in a new century, detailing steps for handling the growing concerns of globalisation and global economics, the environment, and threats to international security.
Global Challenges
A leader of tremendous courage and character, Howard understands that security at home requires vigilance abroad. Under his leadership, Australia was a consistent and resolute ally in the War on Terror. Howard discusses the need to build stability in less-fortunate countries, maintain strong international relationships with allies and manage immigration as key factors in strengthening security.
China and the Global Economy
Under Howard's leadership, Australia's economy grew every year, even during the Asian financial crisis that devastated its neighbours. His administration pushed for unprecedented expansion in Australia's economic relationship with China by initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement with China. Howard candidly describes why he forged ahead with these efforts and what the economic future for both the Pacific Rim and the world may hold.
Leadership in the New Century
Steering the ship of what is the most prominent Western stronghold in the Asian-Pacific Rim requires visionary and forward-thinking leadership. Australian Prime Minister John Howard approached his responsibilities to his country from a uniquely global viewpoint, providing economic vision and security strategies that raised Australia's profile and impact around the world. Howard discusses the role of world leaders in a new century, detailing steps for handling the growing concerns of globalisation and global economics, the environment, and threats to international security.
The Global Economic Future
Providing economic leadership in today's world means re-envisioning old economic models to discover new ones. Prime Minister John Howard did precisely that, and so much more, for Australia: in the face of criticism from many, Howard initiated efforts to broker a free-trade agreement with China, a strategic move that was completely unprecedented and, when ratified, will add further credibility to China's willingness to participate in a free market. Howard candidly discusses his vision for the global economic future, and in what ways, and to what degrees, China, India and the Pacific Rim will participate.
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