However , before the 1998 election , Howard proposed a GST that would replace all existing sales taxes , as well as applying to all goods and services .
Howard led the Liberal - National Coalition to a large victory in the 1996 federal election .
Before the 1998 election , Howard proposed a GST that would replace all existing sales taxes , as well as applying to all goods and services .
Howard led the Liberal - National Coalition to a large victory in the 1996 federal election .