John Howard

John Howard

politician Australia

John Howard is a former Australian politician who served as the Prime Minister from 1996 to 2007. He is known for his conservative policies and leadership during a period of significant economic growth in Australia, and he notably referred to Victoria as the 'Massachusetts of Australia' due to its center-left political leanings.

Born on Jul 26, 1939 (86 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
7 wks
Reach
299,824
Power
15,881$
Sentiment
5.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 11 5.45 0.64% +70% 25,499,884 275,794 $1,380,000 14,925$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,030 $2,700,000 956$
Totals 12 93,385,895 299,824 $4,080,000 15,881$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: John Howard was the prime minister who sent the SAS to stop the rescue ship Tampa from landing. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia poised to pass a million refugee intake milestone

Australia Australia: John Howard transformed his life from a troubled street kid to a successful entrepreneur known for his innovative dog waste bag business. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: He used to be a street kid. Now he has an apartment with a harbour view.

Australia Australia: Former prime minister John Howard remarked in his memoirs that it was folly for any Australian leader to try to take the China relationship beyond the transactional. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Xi Jinping gives PM a warm welcome, but the other side is never far away