Anna Bligh

Jim Varghese - 00:34:56

Interview: 
Jim Varghese
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00:34:56
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 - 00:30:35

Interview: 
Jim Varghese
Time: 
00:30:35
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 - 00:29:42

Interview: 
Jim Varghese
Time: 
00:29:42
Jim Varghese addresses the role of the public service in providing advice to governments.

Desley Boyle - 00:59:43

Interview: 
Desley Boyle
Time: 
00:59:43
Desley Boyle discusses her experiences as a woman in politics, noting that gender has become less of an issue as more women have entered parliament.

Desley Boyle - 00:56:36

Interview: 
Desley Boyle
Time: 
00:56:36
Desley Boyle discusses serving in both the Beattie and Bligh governments, lauding Beattie for his Smart State initiative, and Bligh for her management of the 2010-11 natural disasters.

Peter Beattie - 00:52:06

Interview: 
Peter Beattie
Time: 
00:52:06
Peter Beattie discusses his decision to retire from politics, his work to foster talent within the party in order to transition the leadership of the party, and initial resistance to his selection of a female successor.

Peter Beattie - 00:33:42

Interview: 
Peter Beattie
Time: 
00:33:42
Peter Beattie speaks about his first term as premier, and the creation of the first cabinet. He discusses subsequent cabinets, and the challenge of dealing with ministers of varying abilities.
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