Terry Hogan describes his role as a review manager in the PSMC, including undertaking a review of the Treasury Department. He notes that while some departments resisted change, others saw benefit in working with the review process.
Peter Ellis discusses his experience of government spending from when he was Director General of Premiers and the strategic planning approach to budgeting that he worked with.
Sallyanne Atkinson reflects on water policy, while in office never imagining that Brisbane would potentially run out of water. She discusses Council budget processes and the State government takeover of electricity in 1979.
Rob Stable describes medical staffing issues as one of his primary regrets while director general. He notes his regret at not getting the health budget higher.