Merry Christmas Mr Howard

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The Australian Prime Minister John Howard reinvented himself as a tough person in September 2001 as he dealt with the asylum seekers on board the MV Tampa marooned off Christmas Island. The incident became an international crisis, but Howard remained tough.

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Howard's vote people

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The issue of the asylum seekers on board the MV Tampa off Christmas Island in 2001 caused much debate in Australian political circles. The Prime Minister John Howard's attitude has been tough and his stance may earn him more votes in the next election.

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The history man: John Howard's place in history is assured but the next battle the PM faces is recapturing its writing from the 'elites' he so despises

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As John Howard readies himself for his third term as Australian Prime Minister, he is focused on taking control of the account of his contribution to the Australian politcal landscape. Howard is vehemently opposed to the perception that he won the election on the strength of one aspect of his platform -- to keep the borders closed against boat people. Howard believes Australia is ripe for the type of conservative nationalism he espouses.

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