Howard differed from his Labor predecessor Paul Keating in that he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag, but like Keating he pursued privatisation of public utilities and the introduction of a broad based consumption tax (although Keating had dropped support for a GST by the time of his 1993 election victory). Howard's premiership coincided with Al Qaeda's 11 September attacks on the United States. The Howard Government invoked the ANZUS treaty in response to the attacks and supported America's campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. COUNT 4
QSN1 How was Howard different from Paul Keating? ANS1 he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag QSN2 In what ways was Howard similar to Paul Keating? ANS2 pursued privatisation of public utilities and the introduction of a broad based consumption tax QSN3 Which government supported the US's war Afghanistan and Iraq? ANS3 The Howard Government QSN4 Under what agreement did the Australian government support the US? ANS4 the ANZUS treaty