Changes

During his term as Prime Minister, he has tightened [[gun control|controls on firearms]], began privatisation of the national communications provider, [[Telstra]], introduced a 10% [[Goods and services tax]] to replace various other taxes, and brought in new industrial relations laws that alter some protections for employees in small businesses.  Although opposed to the idea, he also introduced a [[referendum]] on Australia becoming a [[republic]], which was defeated.

During his term as Prime Minister, he has tightened [[gun control|controls on firearms]], began privatisation of the national communications provider, [[Telstra]], introduced a 10% [[Goods and services tax]] to replace various other taxes, and brought in new industrial relations laws that alter some protections for employees in small businesses.  Although opposed to the idea, he also introduced a [[referendum]] on Australia becoming a [[republic]], which was defeated.

Howard has been very supportive of the war in [[Iraq]], and Australia has been a steadfast supporter of the [[coalition of the willing]], although this has also brought much opposition against him.

Howard has been very supportive of the war in [[Iraq]], and Australia has been a steadfast supporter of the [[coalition of the willing]], although this has also brought much opposition against him from the liberal media, many of whom supported the war in the first place.

==Recent political controversies==

==Recent political controversies==