Rob Borbidge explains the arrangements within the Premier's Department and the processes for appointing directors general through a selection panel. He describes introducing fixed term contracts for the term of the government.
Russell Cooper describes his relationship with directors general and how they were appointed. He describes the changes to the ministry he made when he was premier.
Judy Spence states that as minister her first director general (1998) was appointed for her, after which she appointed her own. She describes her close working relationship while Police Minister (2004-09) with Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson who briefed her by phone at 7.30am every day on issues of the last 24 hours.
