Where It All Went Wrong
The case against John Howard
$27.30
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
23 February 2026
Summary
On the thirtieth anniversary of John Howard coming to power, a searing analysis of the untouchable prime minister: how the ‘great economic manager’ sold our future.
John Howard is often revered as one of the great Australian prime ministers (1996–2007): economically prudent, politically astute, ‘relaxed and comfortable’ with Australia’s identity, venerated by the Liberal Party and grudgingly admired by the left.
Why then – just twenty years after his governmen…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761822117 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 176182211X |
| Author: | Amy Remeikis |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Imprint: | Scribner Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 266g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 216mm x 233mm |
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Critics Review
‘Amy Remeikis has written a powerful account of the stories John Howard told this country and the grip they still exercise on our collective imagination. At the same time, she has given us a timely reminder of just how much a prime minister can change Australia – as long as they possess determination and belief and know what they want to get done.’ – Sean Kelly
About The Author
Amy Remeikis
Amy Remeikis is the Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute and a contributing editor for The New Daily. Amy is renowned for her incisive political commentary and extensive experience as a journalist, author and former political reporter for Guardian Australia. Amy regularly appears in national media and is celebrated for her powerful writing on gender, politics and social justice. Her work continues to influence public debate and policy discussions across Australia. She is the author of On Reckoning. Where It All Went Wrong is her second book.
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