Linda Apelt discusses some of the budgeting challenges within the social service portfolio and the process of priority setting and resource allocation.
Roger Scott discusses the diversity of interest groups in Education and role of pressure groups in shaping policy. He comments on discourse and ideas around education and disability during his time in the department.
Sue Yarrow outlines the participation by individual branch members. She recalls how she was able to get support throughout the levels of the party for disability access at Oxley Railway Station. She comments on key women in the Labor Party.
Ruth Matchett comments on the qualities of Anne Warner as Minister for Family Services (1989-95) and the priorities of the department including child protection legislation, moving away from the paternalistic approach in Aboriginal and Islander Affairs, new legislation in the disability area, child care, and ageing including the introduction of the Seniors Card. In the first 1-2 years there were 10 major pieces of legislation.
