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Australia's Prime Minister in 2001, John Howard

Australia's Prime Minister in 2001, John Howard Source: SBS

How did the Howard government cope with the 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and the Tampa controversy?


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By Shuba Krishnan

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How did the Howard government cope with the 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and the Tampa controversy?



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