media

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:10:50

Interview: 
Jim O'Sullivan
Time: 
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 - 00:20:14

Interview: 
David Williams
Time: 
00:20:14

David Williams describes how governments use events and tourism campaigns to shape public perceptions of particular places. He notes the growth of intense competition between cities and states to attract events that help create a certain image of different locations. He reflects on the short and long-term economic benefits of hosting events and attracting tourists, and how political leaders have used this to the state's advantage.

Errol Hodder - 00:39:27

Interview: 
Errol Hodder
Time: 
00:39:27

Errol Hodder discusses meetings with David Combe and Arthur Gietzelt regarding AWU affiliation and the splits in the ALP.

Bob Henricks - 01:02:55

Interview: 
Bob Henricks
Time: 
01:02:55

Bob Henricks discusses 'traitors' to the Labor cause, the makeup of the Old Guard and Peter Beattie's relationship with the media.

Bob Gleeson - 00:41:53

Interview: 
Bob Gleeson
Time: 
00:41:53

Bob Gleeson discusses the motives of the Reform Group in 1977 including the place of factions in the ALP.

Norma Jones - 01:03:17

Interview: 
Norma Jones
Time: 
01:03:17

Norma Jones outlines how it was easy to get publicity about the ALP intervention in Toowoomba and inform branch members.

Norma Jones - 00:55:11

Interview: 
Norma Jones
Time: 
00:55:11

Norma Jones reflects on the deregistering of the three Toowoomba ALP branches and explains the history.

Keith De Lacy - 00:38:27

Interview: 
Keith De Lacy
Time: 
00:38:27

Keith De Lacy discusses his disappointment at losing the election in 1996. He speaks about the challenges to today's politicians. He recalls a story about Bob Menzies.

Keith De Lacy - 00:33:01

Interview: 
Keith De Lacy
Time: 
00:33:01

Keith De Lacy describes the role of ministerial staff in developing policy during his time as Treasurer and today.

Website Launch - 00:01:48

Interview: 
Website Launch
Time: 
00:01:48

Mike Ahern launches the Queensland Speaks website and discusses some of his experiences in the Queensland parliament, including an altercation with Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He addresses changes in society and the digital revolution.

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