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Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:57:01

Colin Hughes discusses his optimism in 1989 and the links between his academic career and time at EARC.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:54:46

Colin Hughes discusses his achievements. He argues that EARC has had lasting positive impacts on Queensland.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:42:55

Colin Hughes tells of the lack of political interference in the Commission's work. He discusses the different trajectories of EARC and the CJC.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:41:08

Colin Hughes reflects on the decision to disband EARC. He also talks about the importance of the Fitzgerald Inquiry in guiding EARC's work.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:40:32

Colin Hughes outlines the relationship between EARC and the executive and parliament.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:37:32

Colin Hughes discusses Tom Sherman's leadership of EARC and the Commission's terms of reference.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:35:20

Colin Hughes discusses his move to Queensland and EARC.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:34:14

Colin Hughes discusses his appointment to EARC and a chair at the University of Queensland.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

01:27:05

Colin Hughes discusses his transition from Australian Electoral Commissoner back to Queensland. He discusses his appointment to EARC.

Interview:

Colin Hughes

Time:

00:57:47

Colin Hughes discusses the introduction of an ombudsman and the state of the Labor Party after the split. He comments on management of Queensland elections before the EARC reforms.