ion. In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first time, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of the Opposition. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the 1987 federal election, but lost to Bob Hawke's labor government, and was removed from the leadership in 1989. Remaining a key fig

983 election. In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first time, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of the ion. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the 1987 g federal election, but l was removedtmtothtbeiklata'sintb8o9r. Remaining a key figure in the party, Howard was re-elected

ion. In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first lime, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of the Opposition. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the 1987 federal election, but lost to Bob Hawke's Labor government, and was removed from the leadership in 1989. Remaining a key fig

ion. In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first time, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of the Opposition. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the 1987 federal election, but lost .to Bob Hawke's Labor government, and was removed from the leadership in 1989. Remaining a key fi

ion. In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first time, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of the Opposition. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the 1987 federal election, but lost Bob Tia7wlieli Labor government, and was removed from the leadership in 1989. Remaining a key fi

ion. In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first time, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of the Opposition. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the 1987 federarfilection, but lost to Bob Hawkeis Labor government, and was removed from the leadership in 1989. Remaining a key fig