Terry Mackenroth describes Labor's return to power in 1989 and his early work as Minister for Police, including the implementation of the recommendations of the Fitzgerald Report, and reforms to Emergency Services.
Ken Smith describes the intense period of working through the 2011 flood crisis. He notes the importance of the disaster management group in dealing with the crisis. He describes the internal process of reviewing the response of government and the challenges of recovery.
Craig Sherrin discusses his public service career, including a three year appointment with the State Emergency Service, before becoming the Director of South Brisbane TAFE in 2000.
Ann Scott discusses her position in the PSMC, and the role the commission played in the Goss Government's review and reform agenda, including the review of Police and Emergency Services, as well as issues of regionalisation.
Russell Cooper describes his time in Police and his role in Emergency Services. He notes the resilience that is needed to be in politics and his opinion that you must not cry.