Mike Ahern launches the Queensland Speaks website and discusses some of his experiences in the Queensland parliament, including an altercation with Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He addresses changes in society and the digital revolution.
Bill Hewitt discusses the formation of the education committee which was the first select committee formed in 50 years. He then delves into other parliamentary structures and specific public policy issues that he was involved with during the Bjelke-Petersen era.
Mike Ahern discusses the role of committees in parliamentary accountability. He talks specifically about the select committee on crimes of violence, committee on privileges, select committee on education and the role of technology in advancing the delivery of distance education.
