Hi Foxy,

I gave my list - the ones I'm familiar with.

I also like the following politicians:

Kristina Kenneally.
Penny Wong.
Kerry Chikarovski.
Kelly O"Dwyer.
Anna Burke.
Kerryn Phelps.
Julie Bishop.
Dave Sharma.
Quentin Bryce.

To name just a few.

Oooops. Sorry I meant to say - Hi Paul.
Darn my eyes and mind.

Hi Foxy,

I thought that was a list from experts, not that you are not an expert, just as expert as anyone. It's all subjective.

I've read about every Australian Prime Minister, and many US Presidents, also British PM's. For a small country, population wise, our leaders can hold their own with the greats of those bigger countries. For example Winston Churchill was a great war time leader, and Britain was in the thick of it. John Curtin in his own way was just as great, but in a much smaller country. What Churchill did for Britain in his way, Curtin did for Australia.

Hi Paul,

I admit I don't know that much about our past PMs.
I'm still learning. A work in progress. I'll have to do
more reading about Curtin. He sounds interesting.

Hi Foxy,

I've had a life time of reading about Australian political history. Particularity pre WWII, fascinating times, fascinating characters, put todays lot to shame. Without my socialists hat on, and not really counting the modern PM's, and being as fair as possible.

Best PM John Curtin, runner up Bob Menzies. Honourable mention for Joseph Lyons.

Worse PM Billy McMahon runner up Stanley Bruce.

That's discounting Page, Fadden and Ford who only served days in office.

The WWI and earlier PM's Barton, Deakin, Watson, Reid, Fisher, Cook and Hughes. These were mostly excellent in office in setting Australia on the right parth to nationhood. In my mind Barton, Deakin and to a lesser degree Cook were standouts. They all make for a great read.

Now that's a mixed bag from all over the political spectrum.

Hi Paul,

You've certainly opened up a few doors and aroused
my curiousity regarding Australian history so
Thank You. I've forgotten so much of what I thought
I knew previously. Now I'm going back and discovering
so much more.