Bill Hewitt delves into the establishment of the select committee examining education policy and the influences on the committee's work. He discusses the role of Lionel Powell.
Ken Smith details the introduction of the prep year and its relation to government policy. He notes that Queensland had to play catch-up in delivering a number of public services.
Ken Smith discusses the maturation of the public service. He describes his time working with Education Minister Anna Bligh and the changes they encouraged in Education.
Jim Varghese discusses vocational education, and the learning, schooling and skilling strategy which encouraged strong links between schooling and TAFE.
Jim Varghese discusses his relationship with the Queensland Teachers' Union and recalls negotiation efforts with both the QTU and the Catholic Education Office.
Jim Varghese discusses his working relationship with Dean Wells and Anna Bligh and the style differences between these two education ministers. He discusses the preparatory year of education implemented in Queensland.
Jim Varghese speaks on the origins of the Smart Start strategy, the aftermath of Glyn Davis leaving the department and the affects of this strategy on the Education Department.
Jim Varghese outlines his appointment as Director General of Education and the strategies he used to implement change. He discusses some of the policy initiatives, including New Basics, preparatory education and a restructuring of the SES.
