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The article discusses the political actions of Australian prime minister John Howard regarding Indigenous relations and sexual abuse. The military application of peacekeeping forces to assist in domestic sexual abuse of children within Indigenous Australian communities in 2007 is criticized, highlighting the more universal nature of abuse and claiming that the non-indigenous sector need not assert involvement.

The article reports on the decision by the government of Australian Prime Minister John Howard to take federal control of aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory in the wake of a report indicating rampant alcohol-induced violence and child sexual abuse in the settlements. The timing of the action is questioned, given the nearness of a national election and the fact that the aborigines' condition is not new.

Reports on the victory of the conservative Liberal-National coalition in Australia, led by Prime Minister John Howard, in the November 10, 2001 election. Discussion of the outlook for Howard's third consecutive term as prime minister; Issue of his border security policy and economic management agenda; Outlook for the opposition Labor Party.

Discusses the outlook for a referendum in Australia concerning the country's continued status as a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II of England as its head of state. Political problems facing Australian prime minister John Howard, including the political aspirations of his senior minister, Peter Costello; Howard's and Costello's differing opinions on the referendum; Discussion of the wording of the referendum; Howard's problems with the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, including the requirement that a head of state open the games.

Presents information on the efforts of Australian Prime Minister John Howard to have his proposed goods and services tax (GST) approved in Parliament. His calling of a general election in 1998; How the win reduced the Liberal party's majority in Parliament; How the GST shifts taxation in Australia; The difficulty that the government will have in getting the tax bills through the Senate.

Discusses the role of hypocrisy in the administration of Australian Prime Minister John Howard in relation to the bombing incident in Bali, Indonesia in October 2002. Assessment of the racist policies of Howard; Overview of Makam Suharto's dictatorship through the help of Australia; Suspect in the bombing.

Reports on political elections in Australia. Policies of Australian Prime Minister John Howard of the Liberal-National coalition; Goods-and-services tax passed by Howard; Howard's views towards refugees seeking asylum in Australia; The effect of xenophobia and racism on politics in Australia.

Reports on the efforts of John Howard to ensure his reelection as Australia's prime minister. Background of an incident of refugees aboard a Norwegian freighter, the Tampa, which was refused entry to Australia; How the group was directed to Nauru and New Zealand where their applications for asylum were to be processed; Concern about the number of refugees arriving by boat in Australia; Indication of support for Howard and the Liberal Party for refusing to allow the 'human cargo' brought by smugglers to land in Australia.

Discusses results of a November 6, 1999 Australian referendum on continuation of a constitutional link with Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth. Public support for a republic; Implications for monarchist Prime Minister John Howard; Disagreement in his Liberal Party; Disagreement among traditional party supporters.

Presents information on the support of business for tax reform in Australia. How business leaders do not want to forgo income tax cuts for a lower corporate tax rate; Their drive for lower corporate taxes and the conflict it represents; Federal government's desire to cut company taxes; Alliance of various business groups to lobby for reform; Support for Prime Minister John Howard's efforts to push legislation through the senate. INSETS: A state of mind;The born-again PM.

Presents news briefs from Australia, as of February 5, 2004. Proportion of Australian companies whose rates of return have not exceeded the 10-year bond; Crackdown on illegal immigrants; Prime Minister John Howard's justification for his country's participation in the U.S.-led war on Iraq.