Rob Whiddon describes the key goals of the reform group. He emphasises the importance of renewing and broadening the parliamentary team and achieving government.
Molly Robson discusses the strategic planning processes that underpinned state development during the Goss era. She comments on the various strategies employed by the government to encourage business to Queensland.
Tom Barton discusses the Queensland Police Service, their dissatisfaction with the Goss Government and importance of renewed police and public support in the re-election of Labor in 1998.
David Watson describes what he thinks was his greatest achievement during his time as a politician, the poker machine review. He describes the review process and the interest groups that were involved and the reactions of these groups.
Geoff Smith comments on the 1992 electoral defeat and discusses his own reasons for retiring. He states that closing down the railway workshops in Townsville was a time bomb and talks about the benefits of an incremental approach to politics.
Geoff Smith discusses the usefulness of ideological groupings in politics. He comments on Kevin Rudd's involvement in the Office of Cabinet and some of the contentious issues during this time.
Gerard Bradley discusses the difficult time he had after losing the role of Under Treasurer in 1996 and describes the reasons for his choices at the time. He notes that he didn't consider it likely he would return to Queensland after his move to South Australia. He notes the lifestyle enticements that lured him back, and on a professional level, Queensland's prospects for growth appeared greater than South Australia's.
Gerard Bradley describes the period when he took over as Under Treasurer in February 1995. He details the period after this when the Borbidge Government took power and he was removed from the role. He then left the Queensland public service and became Under Treasurer in South Australia under the Olsen Government. He describes the period when Treasurer David Hamill invited him back to Queensland to serve as Under Treasurer.
Frank Peach discusses the impact of the Borbidge Government on education reform. He speaks on the notion of giving schools more flexibility and the role of the Borbidge Government in developing these initial ideas. He outlines the problems associated with the teacher transfer program.
