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 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.
John Hay comments on his relationships with government during his time as Vice-Chancellor. He comments on the generosity of Chuck Feeney and the injection of philanthropic funds into higher education. He comments on the influence of American universities on his thinking regarding working with governments.
Darryl Noack discusses some of the union campaigns that he has been involved with, including the political 'Your Rights At Work' campaign and the successful union-led campaign to reinstate 'Journey Claims' after the Borbidge government abolished them in 1996. He comments on the lack of environmental campaigns.
Bill Marklew speaks about job cuts in the federal public service under the Howard Government in 1996-97. He describes the Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) and the Queensland Workplace Agreements (QWAs) and how they created pay discrepancies between workers.
Roger Scott and Joan Sheldon discuss the appointment of under-treasurer and senior public service appointments more generally. Ross Rolfe comments on Doug McTaggart and the politicisation of the public service. Peter Ellis discusses the politicisation of the public service during the Borbidge era.
Dean Wells provides his opinion on the Borbidge government's Leading Schools program. Wells discusses realigning spending priorities to supply teacher aides to improve literary standards. He also discusses his support for the state school system and the introduction of a prep year.
Dean Wells reflects on the failure to introduce a Simple Offences Act and to proclaim the new criminal code. He discusses the changes introduced to the criminal code by the Borbidge government.
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.
