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Relaxed and comfortable, with John Howard

1 May 2025

3:00 AM

1 May 2025

3:00 AM

Before he became Australia’s second-longest serving Prime Minister, then Opposition Leader John Howard famously stated that his ambition was for a country in which people should feel comfortable and relaxed about the past, present and future.

Many would argue he achieved that ambition, but Australia feels like a less comfortable and relaxed place in 2025.

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