Central Queensland

Liz Cunningham - 00:37:37

Interview: 
Liz Cunningham
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00:37:37

Liz Cunningham describes some of the advantages of being an independent MP. She describes how she handles the differences between what some members of her community want and her own personal values.

Liz Cunningham - 00:15:11

Interview: 
Liz Cunningham
Time: 
00:15:11

Liz Cunningham describes how she was able to institute change within the Calliope Council towards the community. She recalls her success in preventing the EARC recommended amalgamation and the effect this had bringing the Calliope Council together.

Liz Cunningham - 00:06:51

Interview: 
Liz Cunningham
Time: 
00:06:51

Liz Cunningham describes how she moved to Gladstone to be closer to a hospital during her pregnancy. Later she moved to Calliope where she became involved with local government due to a conflict between the Calliope Rate and Tax Payers Association and the Calliope Council. She describes the physical area of the Calliope Shire which included Calliope, Mount Larcom, the Boyne Valley and Boyne Tannum.

Liz Cunningham - 00:00:00

Interview: 
Liz Cunningham
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00:00:00

Liz Cunningham describes her childhood in Central Queensland. She comments on early political discussions within her family and the impact of religion on her values and decision making.

Michael Weise - 00:18:43

Interview: 
Michael Weise
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00:18:43

Michael Weise explains the success of the coal mining industry in maintaining CFMEU membership. He highlights the importance of having good local delegate structures.

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