Roger Scott and Joan Sheldon discuss the appointment of under-treasurer and senior public service appointments more generally. Ross Rolfe comments on Doug McTaggart and the politicisation of the public service. Peter Ellis discusses the politicisation of the public service during the Borbidge era.
Joan Sheldon outlines the debate surrounding the privatisation of Suncorp, QIDC and Metway Bank. She discusses the controversy surrounding the government decision to buy Metway so it could become part of a package with Suncorp.
Peter Henneken discusses how his career changed during the Borbidge years. He states that some people believed that he was tainted having been retained by the Goss Government which led to him been moved from his position. He touches on public sector management in this period.
David Watson discusses the Mundingburra by-election. He details the public service hit list and comments on appointments of directors general. He discusses his role as parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer and recalls the privatisation of Suncorp.
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.
John Strano describes his experience in the public service when the Borbidge Government came to power. He notes the hit list at this time. He goes on to describe his ambivalence about working in the trade role, and generally about the approach of state governments pursuing trade. Under the Borbidge Government he notes that he was in charge of running an investment team where he had greater access to senior bureaucrats to facilitate investment. He describes the initial talks between Boeing and the government.
David Hamill discusses his appointment as Treasurer. He explains how the Borbidge Government employed directors general on contract. He recalls approaching Gerard Bradley to come back to government if the Labor Party were re-elected.
