Frank Peach comments on the wage cuts implemented for 27 executives and the process by which this occurred. He discusses the practice of privately owned prisons in Queensland and explains how this approach was in part due to the government's drive for innovation, both in terms of cost and rehabilitation for prisoners.
Frank Peach discusses the review conducted in Corrections. He outlines the role of governmental accountability and associated issues with public and privately owned prisons. Frank Peach outlines the context of these debates including the escape from the Sir David Longman Correctional Centre.
Jim Fouras describes generating policy as a shadow minister and the importance of his relationship with various advocacy groups, as well as his work to help disadvantaged individuals in his electorate.
Jim Fouras discusses his sharp learning curve on becoming Shadow Minister for Welfare Services and Prisons in 1977, and the numerous people who helped him.
Anne Warner notes that she did not change her behaviour when she assumed the role of shadow spokesperson. Although she received more media attention she did not think she became media savvy. At this time she describes the quick movement of politics, particularly as a result of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. She notes that as a shadow spokesperson there was little information apart from leaks. However, she did have a good working relationship with people in the Family Services Department.
Russell Cooper describes his work in the corrections portfolio as his greatest achievements. He also notes that gun laws and police powers laws were challenges at the time.
Russell Cooper describes receiving the corrective services ministry and the immediate reforms he encouraged. He recalls Mike Ahern wanting the black hole at Boggo Road gaol shut. He tells of his decision to shut the black hole and eventually the prison. He notes the decision behind the privatisation of prisons.
Judy Spence discusses the privatisation of prisons, and that although she was initially opposed to it, that the two private prisons - Borallon and Arthur Gorrie - work well with government monitoring.
Ruth Matchett comments on the decision to move juvenile corrections to Department of Corrective Services in 1994. Discusses implications of establishment of COAG in 1992 and the role of the Commonwealth in the state department.
