“I'm not running away from the fact that I had previously said I did not contemplate a major increase, and that was a fair statement of the Government's state of mind at the time I made that.”
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John Howard
John Howard, born on July 26, 1939, is a former Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1996 to 2007. He is recognized for his conservative policies and leadership during critical events such as the September 11 attacks and the Bali bombings. Howard has been instrumental in shaping Australia's foreign and domestic policies. more
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