Back from the Brink, 1997-2001

The years 1997-2001 were eventful ones for the Howard Government.

This second volume of the Howard Government series explores these tumultuous years.

Politicians, commentators, and scholars-including Michael Wesley, Hugh White, Peter Costello, Phillipa McGuinness, and Tom Frame-take a critical look at the Howard Government's performance, and analyze landmark events.

Topics covered include: Wik and native title; a succession of ministerial resignations; the Patrick Corporation waterfront dispute; the Coalition's near defeat at the 1998 election; the response to post-independence violence in East Timor; and the introduction of the GST.