Fitzgerald Inquiry

Denver Beanland - 01:42:29

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Denver Beanland
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01:42:29

Denver Beanland describes how parliamentary processes have changed since the Bjelke-Petersen government. He distinguishes the differences between the CJC and the CMC, and how the public service has changed.

Diane Fingleton - 01:44:13

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Diane Fingleton
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01:44:13

Diane Fingleton describes the improvement of police culture and professional practices since the Fitzgerald Inquiry. She also discusses police culture and its relationship with the magistrates court.

Peter Coaldrake - 00:26:21

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Peter Coaldrake
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00:26:21
Peter Coaldrake discusses the origins and structure of the PSMC. He notes Glyn Davis's and David Chen's roles as well as his own. He reflects upon the criticism levelled against the commission that they moved too fast.

Llew Edwards - 00:45:20

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Llew Edwards
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00:45:20
Llew Edwards discusses the political process in Queensland, in particular the power of Cabinet and the lack of committees. He reflects on the Fitzgerald Inquiry.

Rod Welford - 00:10:29

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Rod Welford
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00:10:29
Rod Welford discusses the opportunity to enter Queensland parliament. He details the discussions between himself and Terry Hampson, the state secretary of the Labor Party, about running for the seat of Stafford in the 1989 election. He discusses the preselection process and his approach to campaigning. He notes the previous Labor candidates in the seat of Stafford including Denis Murphy and Janine Walker. He notes the influence of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and Wayne Goss on the 1989 election. 

Terry Mackenroth - 00:12:43

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Terry Mackenroth
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00:12:43
Terry Mackenroth outlines his difficult relationship with the Police Commissioner, and the appointment of the Emergency Services CEO.

Terry Mackenroth - 00:08:18

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Terry Mackenroth
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00:08:18
Terry Mackenroth describes Labor's return to power in 1989 and his early work as Minister for Police, including the implementation of the recommendations of the Fitzgerald Report, and reforms to Emergency Services.

Warren Pitt - 00:15:49

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Warren Pitt
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00:15:49
Warren Pitt discusses the 1989 election. He describes the campaign techniques he employed and the importance of the Fitzgerald Inquiry in ending the period of National Party dominance.

Molly Robson - 01:38:04

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Molly Robson
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01:38:04
Molly Robson discusses the role of education in environment reform and cultural change. She notes the legacy of the Bjelke-Petersen era and the reforms of the Goss Government. She comments on the environmental impacts of population pressures and incremental policy change.

Molly Robson - 00:31:10

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Molly Robson
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00:31:10
Molly Robson discusses election mandates, party policy and the Labor Party conference. She notes her ministerial appointment and how a variety of professional and personal experiences prepared her for the Environment portfolio. She comments on the previous Environment Minister, Patrick Comben.
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