gun laws

David Russell - 00:57:44

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David Russell
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00:57:44

David Russell discusses Native Title Act and the challenges this posed to National Party members. He discusses gun control debates with the Howard Government.

David Russell - 00:55:36

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David Russell
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00:55:36

David Russell notes the influence of gun control legislation upon the National Party during the Borbidge era and the lack of flexibility by the Howard government.

John Sosso - 01:19:46

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John Sosso
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01:19:46

John Sosso details the economic climate of the Borbidge years. He also notes the rise of One Nation, gun laws and the Wik decision. He discusses the merits of the Borbidge years.

Denver Beanland - 01:33:53

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Denver Beanland
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01:33:53

Denver Beanland details the Borbidge government's losing office after 1998 election, with particular emphasis on the influence of One Nation and the introduction of gun laws. He discusses the impact of poor decisions by the government, such as floating the TAB and the amalgamation of Suncorp Metway.

Lawrence Springborg - 00:21:05

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Lawrence Springborg
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00:21:05
Lawrence Springborg discusses One Nation and the rise of new political groups. He outlines the National Party approach to addressing Indigenous disadvantage.

Joan Sheldon - 00:10:27

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Joan Sheldon
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00:10:27
Joan Sheldon describes her campaign experiences and how the committee from the Chamber of Commerce formed the core of her campaign team. 

Joan Sheldon - 00:06:19

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Joan Sheldon
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00:06:19
Joan Sheldon discusses her rise through the Liberal Party and involvement with the party's state executive. She relates how she ran for the BCC on two weeks notice and lost by one vote, and her decision to stand for a state seat when Mike Ahern stood down. She discusses the opponents she faced in the by-election.

Mike Horan - 00:52:46

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Mike Horan
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00:52:46
Mike Horan discusses the One Nation Party and the influence of gun laws and Pauline Hanson's media attention. He discusses climate change and a carbon tax. He notes  the Connolly-Ryan Inquiry that effected the party going into the 1998 election.

Mike Horan - 00:46:34

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Mike Horan
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00:46:34
Mike Horan discusses the One Nation Party in the 1998 election and the importance of gun laws and the Port Arthur massacre. He notes the high rate of gun ownership in his electorate.

Ann Scott - 00:51:26

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Ann Scott
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00:51:26
Ann Scott discusses the improvements to the Queensland Police Service post-Fitzgerald, while pointing out that the pre-Fitzgerald service was not wholly untrustworthy, and that today's service continues to face problems, such as the events on Palm Island. She also talks about the way that police policy was developed, and the role that the commissioner, federal initiatives and election promises played in the process.
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