Bjelke-Petersen Government 1968-87

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:41:40

Interview: 
Jim O'Sullivan
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00:41:40
Jim O'Sullivan discusses the influence that the Police Union wielded during the Bjelke-Petersen era, and its circumvention by the Fitzgerald Inquiry.

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:10:50

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Jim O'Sullivan
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00:10:50
Jim O'Sullivan discusses the establishment of the Fitzgerald Inquiry following media exposure of the corruption, the initial difficulty of assembling evidence, and political pressure to end the inquiry.

David Williams - 00:48:04

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David Williams
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00:48:04

David Williams recalls his move back to the role of Director General after the Beattie government won office in 1998. He speaks about additional administrative changes and the positioning of agencies in his department's different portfolio areas. He mentions how having a new and junior Minister later impacted upon his role.

Lindsay Jones - 00:09:34

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Lindsay Jones
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00:09:34

Lindsay Jones reflects on being in opposition to the Bjelke-Petersen government, participating in the anti-Springbok demonstrations in Toowoomba, the right to march, the anti-uranium movement, and remembers supporting land rights at the second ALP Conference in the 1960s when others were not interested.

Wallace Trohear - 00:25:49

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Wallace Trohear
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00:25:49

Wallace Trohear speaks about the campaign for portable long service leave in the Queensland building and construction industry.

John Battams - 00:26:41

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John Battams
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00:26:41

John Battams relates the circumstances of the Moranbah Teachers' Strike in 1981, when sixty teachers went on strike for five days.

Ian Brusasco - 01:40:11

Interview: 
Ian Brusasco
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01:40:11

Ian Brusasco discusses the causes of the ALP intervention and the legacy of factions and placing good candidates in safe seats.

Ian Brusasco - 00:58:02

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Ian Brusasco
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00:58:02

Ian Brusasco discusses Manfred Cross and Peter Beattie. He reflects on the people opposing the Bjelke-Petersen government and the reformers in the ALP.

Matt Foley - 00:19:19

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Matt Foley
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00:19:19

Matt Foley shares his opinion on the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He recalls meeting Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) as a teenager.

Mary Kelly - 01:11:01

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Mary Kelly
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01:11:01

Mary Kelly comments on the Smart State policy, and the economic approach to education under both the Bjelke-Petersen and the Goss governments.

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