Mary Kelly recalls her time as a high school teacher, from 1977 until 1986, working in both rural and urban areas. She discusses her increasing involvement in the Queensland Teachers Union throughout this period.
Linda Apelt discusses her move from the Department of Education to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning and the Rental and Community Housing Division.
Dean Wells discribes his interaction with interest groups as Education Minister. He also highlights his high regard for the profession of teaching and comments on non government schools.
Dean Wells explains his support for the anti-bullying taskforce. He discusses further the dismantling of the Leading Schools program and reallocating the funds.
Dean Wells provides his opinion on the Borbidge government's Leading Schools program. Wells discusses realigning spending priorities to supply teacher aides to improve literary standards. He also discusses his support for the state school system and the introduction of a prep year.
Bob Quinn claims the best decision from his ministerial career was the choice to keep the Director General. He reflects on his relationship with Treasurer Joan Sheldon and her support for education.
