Your own Prime Minister is highly regarded here on FR. He's one of President Bush's closest friends among international leaders. In my opinion, John Howard is also a truly great man.
As an international statesman John Howard is second to none and I am very proud that we have a leader like him representing Australia. Some of his domestic policies are leave a lot to be desired though especially things to do with industrial relations. But his government has been first-rate on issues to do with the threat of terrorism and their support of the coalition on the WOT.