Cairns

Keith De Lacy - 00:34:54

Interview: 
Keith De Lacy
Time: 
00:34:54

Keith De Lacy describes his greatest achievements as continuing to run the State with good fiscal management. He cites the development of the Cairns Convention Centre as his greatest achievement. He describes how the development of the James Cook University campus in Cairns away from the centre of town is his biggest regret.

Keith De Lacy - 00:06:39

Interview: 
Keith De Lacy
Time: 
00:06:39

Keith De Lacy talks about his election as member for Cairns. He comments briefly on the role of factions within the Labor Party.

Keith De Lacy - 00:00:00

Interview: 
Keith De Lacy
Time: 
00:00:00

Keith De Lacy provides an overview of his family background and his various career pathways.

Darryl Noack - 00:21:54

Interview: 
Darryl Noack
Time: 
00:21:54

Darryl Noack speaks about the unique issues involved with working in North Queensland, concluding that the challenges concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI) are the most significant. He describes some of the difficulties facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as well as the AWU's influence in the career restructuring for ATSI Health Workers from 1994 to 1995. He also discusses the role of current District Secretary Stephen Christian.

Darryl Noack - 00:17:29

Interview: 
Darryl Noack
Time: 
00:17:29

Darryl Noack comments on the state of the AWU in Cairns, as well as the impact of District Secretary Ted Brisky, who Noack took over from in 2008.

Darryl Noack - 00:15:23

Interview: 
Darryl Noack
Time: 
00:15:23

Darryl Noack speaks about how he became a full time AWU organiser in 1993, beginning with his move to Cairns for work in 1984 and appointment as an AWU representative in 1988.

Warren Pitt - 01:22:00

Interview: 
Warren Pitt
Time: 
01:22:00
Warren Pitt outlines ushering through the local government amalgamations. He discusses the benefits of amalgamation.

Martin Tenni - 00:10:32

Interview: 
Martin Tenni
Time: 
00:10:32
Martin Tenni describes his time as a backbencher and coming into conflict with his own government. He discusses his efforts to improve the infrastructure and facilities in his own electorate.

Martin Tenni - 00:04:35

Interview: 
Martin Tenni
Time: 
00:04:35
Martin Tenni notes his decision to join the National Party while serving as Shire Chairperson. He notes the various committees he was a part of when he was elected to parliament. He also states that he served as both a state MP and finished his term on the Mareeba Shire Council and highlights the enormous time commitment his responsibilities involved.

Lesley Clark - 00:13:09

Interview: 
Lesley Clark
Time: 
00:13:09
Lesley Clark discusses her desire to extend the role of council beyond 'roads, rates and rubbish'. She highlights her achievements in environmental and social welfare areas during her time in local government. She discusses her decision to join the Labor Party.
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