John Howard

John Winston Howard (born 26 July 1939), Australian politician and 25th Prime Minister of Australia, came to office on 11 March, 1996 and gained re-election in 1998, 2001 and 2004. He is Australia's second-longest serving Prime Minister, after Sir Robert Menzies.

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26 July - 1939 - Australian politician - Prime Minister - Australia - 11 March - 1996 - 1998 - 2001 - 2004 - Sir Robert Menzies

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Howard became leader of the Liberal Party in January 1995, after having previously led the Liberal Party from 1985 to 1989. His victory in the 9 October 2004 federal election gave him a fourth term of office, with control of both houses of the Parliament, and made him the most electorally successful Australian politician of recent times.

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Liberal Party - 1995 - 1985 - 1989 - 9 October 2004 federal election - Parliament

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