Rob Borbidge

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:24:12

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Jim O'Sullivan
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00:24:12
Jim O'Sullivan discusses his relationship with Police Minister Paul Braddy, and the difficulties of dealing with intrusive ministerial staffers during the Goss era. He discusses the 1995 change of government, his difficult relationship with the Borbidge Government, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Police Union and the then opposition coalition party.

Paul Fennelly - 00:06:38

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Paul Fennelly
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00:06:38

Paul Fennelly talks about gaining access to the different levels of government as a spokesperson on behalf of various industries. He mentions some of the Queensland government figures that he found attentive to his representations. He compares these activities to his experiences while working for AI Group in Victoria and the different industrial environment in that state.

Peter Andrews - 00:47:03

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Peter Andrews
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00:47:03

Peter Andrews revisits the theme of state government involvement in developing the scientific research sector in Queensland. He recalls some of the senior bureaucrats and government Ministers he worked with through his office.

Peter Andrews - 00:11:51

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Peter Andrews
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00:11:51

Peter Andrews details the establishment of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience at the University of Queensland. He explains how the state government came to be involved in its foundation and funding.

Peter Andrews - 00:08:20

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Peter Andrews
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00:08:20

Peter Andrews describes the interest of state government in supporting scientific research in Queensland. Beginning with the Ahern Government, he details how subsequent Premiers lent varying levels of support to the state's research sector.

Liz Cunningham - 00:37:37

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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 - 00:33:06

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Liz Cunningham
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00:33:06

Liz Cunningham comments on the leadership styles of Rob Borbidge, Wayne Goss and Peter Beattie. She describes the debates she had with Santo Santoro on Work Cover and industrial relations bills.

Liz Cunningham - 00:30:10

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Liz Cunningham
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00:30:10

Liz Cunningham discusses the formation in 1998 of the Beattie Government with the support of Independent MP Peter Wellington. 

Liz Cunningham - 00:23:58

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Liz Cunningham
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00:23:58

Liz Cunningham explains why she choose to support Rob Borbidge in the Mundingburra by-election. She describes her relationship with the Borbidge Government following the decision.

John Hay - 00:20:14

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John Hay
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00:20:14

John Hay explains the funding commitment made by the Borbidge Government to the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and argues Rob Borbidge's role should not be under-acknowledged. 

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