Linda Apelt discusses some of the budgeting challenges within the social service portfolio and the process of priority setting and resource allocation.
Peter Wellington describes his greatest achievement as the efforts to push for greater respite services. He also discusses some of the other key areas where he has pushed for reform. He highlights the rights of the terminally ill and the important reform to double jeopardy laws as two important areas.
Terry Mackenroth discusses his time as Treasurer, including a review of government charges, and increasing funding to social causes, health and education.
Anne Warner notes that there was an amicable relationship with the commonwealth government throughout her time as a minister. She describes her relationship with people such as Brian Howe the federal Minister for Health, Housing and Community Services, and the funding deal between the state and commonwealth for disability funding and how the Queensland Treasury was sceptical about the scheme.
Judy Spence discusses the challenges of the Families, Disability Services and Seniors Department betwen 2001-04, and the issue of funding child protection.
