Shaping Modern Australia: Leaders' Impact
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott notes that Bob Hawke and John Howard were two of Australia's best prime ministers.
Together, they provided nearly a quarter-century of economic reform and social harmony, despite differences in their circumstances.
- Hawke's reforms were largely supported by the Opposition.
- Howard's reforms faced fierce antagonism.
Whatever one thinks of their politics, Bob Hawke and John Howard were two of our very best prime ministers.
By 2000, Australia had transformed from a convict colony to a great democracy and a successful immigrant society.
Author's summary: Leaders shaped modern Australia with reforms and harmony.