Joan Sheldon discusses the difficulties she faced when establishing the Office for Women and her efforts to promote gender equality more generally, particularly on boards.
Peter Henneken discusses his decision to work as a planning officer in the Department of Labour in 1980. He notes his time in the Public Service Board as a time of building knowledge and contacts in the public service. He also discusses merit, equity and the independence of the public service.
Leigh Tabrett details the Goss Government's education reforms, including the development of a national-class higher education system and equity in education. She details Anna Bligh's reforms to prep and the transition to high school, and the growing investment in education.
Leigh Tabrett discusses the development of higher education in Queensland. She outlines the development of equity and quality assurance policy, as well as marketing campaigns and regulatory backgrounds for universities.
