The Howard Effect: Australia’s Sliding Doors Moment

<p>It was the second of March 1996. After 13 years of Labor in power, Paul Keating&rsquo;s government had been defeated in a landslide, closing the door on the Hawke-Keating era and opening another on a new political age.</p> <p>John Howard&rsquo;s victory marked the beginning of a prime ministership that would run for eleven years &ndash; redefining the Liberal Party, reshaping the economy, hardening the culture wars and changing the way power is exercised in Canberra.</p> <p>In this three-part series, Amy Remeikis &ndash; contributing editor at&nbsp;<em>The New Daily</em> takes us back to Howard&rsquo;s years in power.</p> <p>Amy has just released a new book on Howard,&nbsp;<em>Where It All Went Wrong: The case against John Howard</em>. 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.</p> <p>This is Part 1 of a three-part series.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Author of <em>Where It All Went Wrong: The case against John Howard, </em>Amy Remeikis</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>