Economic, political and diplomatic decline
Australia under the Howard government was riding high, a nation almost uniquely debt-free, well governed, behind secure borders and respected internationally.
Not only were we among the top ten countries in the internationally respected Legatum Prosperity Index; we were Number Two.
More than a ranking in Gross Domestic Product per capita, this assessment came from achievements through nine pillars, including the economy, health, education, governance, and freedom, indicating a pathway to prosperity.
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