Pat Weller discusses his withdrawal from government posts during the Borbidge and Beattie governments and his return to head up a review of government boards, committees and statutory authorities in 2008.
Leigh Tabrett details the Goss Government's education reforms, including the development of a national-class higher education system and equity in education. She details Anna Bligh's reforms to prep and the transition to high school, and the growing investment in education.
Harry Hauenschild explains the differences in the Labor Party since federal intervention, namely giving the politicians control of the party. In particular he talks about the political and ideological differences since intervention.
Ken Smith reflects on the Smart State strategy of Beattie in light of his work with the Bligh Government. He details the importance of immigration in diversifying the Queensland economy and the influence this had on the vision of governments. He describes different Queensland regional economies that are declining and burgeoning.
John Strano discusses the relationship of corporate philanthropy and the Smart State strategy. He notes that as part of the investment unit that he worked in he set up the venture capital team. He recalls Peter Beattie taking part in the Australian venture capital conference. He notes that the Bligh Government has now abandoned the venture capital team along with the Smart State branding.
Desley Boyle describes her final portfolio, Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, reflecting particularly on alcohol, income and land management initiatives.
Craig Sherrin discusses Beattie's Smart State initiative, lauding its focus on education and skills, and comments on Bligh's Q2 program, which he sees as less successful.
