The Age | Outrageous: Howard slams Blanchett The Age Former Prime Minister John Howard says Cate Blanchett's speech during Gough Whitlam's memorial was "outrageous" and that students received free university education long before Whitlam was PM. PT1M10S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback ... John Howard dubs Cate Blanchett's celebrated Gough Whitlam speech ... Blanchett wrong on Whitlam, says Howard Cate Blanchett: attacked by Howard wielding a premature freebie |