Terry Hogan talks about appointments to public service positions, and the advent of merit- and equity-based appointments during the Goss years. He mentions his experiences of applying for positions within Queensland's public service, including successfully with the RTA.
Mary Kelly comments on the changes in the early 1990s that resulted in a greater push for women to take up more senior roles in the Department of Education. She discusses women's issues at that time.
Mary Kelly relates her motivations for moving into leadership positions in the Queensland Teachers Union. She focuses on women's issues in schools, covering female students and teachers, and the need for reform within the Union itself in order to address these issues.
Dean Wells reflects on his relationship with the department during his time as Attorney-General. He notes the enthusiasm within the public service about the possibility for reform. He was the first Attorney-General to introduce legislation banning discrimination against breast feeding mothers.
Roger Scott outlines the Goss reforms and the impacts on education policy. He comments on curriculum development, the appointment of a Director of Curriculum, feminisation of the curriculum and gender equity within the Education Department.
