John Howard condemns Pat Conroy for labeling Menzies a 'nazi appeaser
Former Prime Minister John Howard condemned Labor's Pat Conroy for labeling Liberal hero Robert Menzies a 'nazi appeaser' during a National Press Club appearance on Thursday. Conroy defended his remarks, citing historical context regarding Menzies' stance during the late 1930s. Critics within the opposition swiftly denounced the comments as a smear against Menzies' legacy.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 07:21 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 07:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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