John Hewson
John Hewson is an Australian politician and former leader of the Liberal Party who notably ran for Prime Minister in the 1993 federal election. His campaign became infamous after a televised incident where he struggled to explain how his proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) would apply to a birthday cake, highlighting his difficulties in connecting with everyday Australians. Despite his efforts, he was ultimately defeated by incumbent Prime Minister Paul Keating, and his inability to effectively communicate policies became a pivotal moment in Australian political history.
Born on Mar 29, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,386 | $1,380,000 | 724$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 13,386 | $1,380,000 | 724$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Australia:
John Hewson was the opponent Keating unexpectedly defeated in the federal election.
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United Kingdom:
John Hewson of the Coalition lost what had been described as the 'unlosable' election at the time.
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Australia:
John Hewson's complete tax package made perfect sense to him as an economist but did not resonate with the majority of voters.
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Australia:
The generation of Liberals currently in positions of influence were forever scarred by the 1993 election, when John Hewson tried to replace Paul Keating.
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Australia:
John Hewson is referenced in relation to his loss in the 1993 election due to detailed policy discussions.
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Australia:
John Hewson is a former Liberal leader and a member of the Climate 200 advisory council.
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Australia:
John Hewson was another Liberal opposition leader advised by Georgiou.
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Australia:
John Hewson, in the 1993 campaign, assured by just about everyone that he would beat Paul Keating.
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Australia:
John Hewson is a former leader of the federal Liberal Party.
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Australia:
John Hewson had a cringe-making failure on TV to explain how his GST would apply to a birthday cake.
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