Political interference had nothing to do with the dozens of 2003 cabinet papers that went missing when they were meant to be publicly released, a report has found.
At the launch of the former prime minister's new book he was asked about a backlog of humanitarian visas and reports some people have been killed in Afghanistan while waiting in the queue.
The Howard government was concerned about committing Australian forces to a long-term war in Afghanistan, according to official Cabinet records released for the first time.
For 9News cameraman Mark Jessop, September 11, 2001 started off like any other on an overseas trip with Prime Minister John Howard – with a morning walk.
Twenty years ago, the seizure of the Tampa freighter on the high seas by elite Australian soldiers dramatically changed the country's immigration policies.
Almost 250 cabinet papers from 2000 were released today, offering an insight into how the nation was faring about halfway through John Howard's term as Prime Minister.
John Fahey is being farewelled in a state funeral where present and former leaders including John Howard, Malcolm Turnbull, Scott Morrison, Gladys Berejiklian and Bob Carr are in attendance.
9News understands the 81-year-old was taken into Sydney's Royal North Shore Private Hospital earlier today and has since been operated on after suffering appendicitis.
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has refused to comment on New Zealand's gun laws in the wake of yesterday's terror attack in Christchurch.
Two months into the first term of the new coalition government, gunman Martin Bryant murdered 35 people at Port Arthur, prompting John Howard to tackle guns.
Former prime minister John Howard has raised calls for talks to be had about Australia's migrant intake without accusations of racism or discrimination being raised.
It's believed senior Liberals wanted Malcolm Turnbull to come out in strong support of candidate David Sharma, but in his absence they turned to Howard.
John Howard who was Australia's prime minister for almost 12 years - not one has survived a full term since - reveals his proudest moments and biggest regrets.
Malcolm Turnbull has tried to get ahead of Monday's expected 30th Newspoll loss, reminding nervous MPs the benchmark wasn't the only reason he toppled Tony Abbott.
Former Prime Minister John Howard says the next election is winnable for the government with Malcolm Turnbull at the helm, but only if the party's united.
Former prime minister John Howard has taken a starring role in a series of advertisements earmarked for newspapers across the country, urging Australians to vote "No" on the same-sex marriage plebiscite.
Labor backbencher Pat Conroy has claimed John Howard's push to see religious protections in legislation for the same-sex marriage debate are a 'red herring'.
Malcolm Turnbull should release the details of the proposed same-sex marriage legislation before the postal survey is over, former PM John Howard says.