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Cabinet papers from 1998,1999 reveal Howard government decision-making

Early morning view of Parliament House in Canberra

Early morning view of Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP

Cabinet papers reveal the Goods and Services tax, the republic referendum and the push for East Timor's independence dominated the Howard government’s second term in office.


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By Brett Mason, Chief Political Correspondent

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Cabinet papers reveal the Goods and Services tax, the republic referendum and the push for East Timor's independence dominated the Howard government’s second term in office.



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