Robin Sullivan discusses her involvement with the CMC inquiry into child protection, the issues the commission identified, and the way this played out in the 2004 state election. She discusses the strengthening of the Children and Young People's Commission, and the creation of the Child Guardian and of the new Department of Child Safety.
Peter Henneken discusses how his career changed during the Borbidge years. He states that some people believed that he was tainted having been retained by the Goss Government which led to him been moved from his position. He touches on public sector management in this period.
Leigh Tabrett discusses reforms to the accreditation process and funding for non-state schools in the early 2000s, as well as policy regarding child protection and the status of schools as non-profit organisations.
Yvonne Chapman discusses the tough decisions she made and the threats made to her during her time as minister. She recalls a confrontation with a member of the public at church.
Anne Warner discusses the budgetary constraints placed on her portfolio throughout the Goss period. Although there were significant increases in funding for human services, she notes that in comparison to other Australian states Queensland funding was relatively low.
Anne Warner considers the issues of child protection and domestic violence. She notes that the domestic violence agenda was not pursued as much as they would have hoped, but sexual assault services with the help of Minister Kenneth McElligott moved to the Health department.
Judy Spence discusses the challenges of the Families, Disability Services and Seniors Department betwen 2001-04, and the issue of funding child protection.
