David Williams outlines his return to Queensland in 1989 to head the new Queensland Events Corporation for the state government, by then led by Labor premier Wayne Goss. He describes the state government's eagerness to capitalise on successful events such as the Commonwealth Games and the 1988 World Expo. He explains that within four years he had been appointed as a Director General in the public service.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes the politics behind Expo 88 and her relationship with the State government. She describes the lessons she learnt from observing expositions in New Orleans and Vancouver which revealed the necessity of planning for the site post-Expo.
Llew Edwards reflects on Expo, including the legislation introduced, the tight deadlines and the power he had to achieve completion. He recalls how Expo had initially been rejected in cabinet and the reactions of Bob Hawke to Joh Bjelke-Petersen's Expo bid.
Llew Edwards discusses Expo '88. He notes the role of both the federal and state governments in Expo. He discusses the resumption of land at the Southbank site. He describes his appointment to the University of Queensland Senate.
Jim Soorley details the Brisbane City Council's involvement in the redevelopment of the Expo '88 site at South Bank in Brisbane, and about collaborating with the state government on this project.
Leo Hielscher outlines his shift from head of Treasury to take up an appointment as the inaugural chairperson of the Queensland Treasury Corporation. He discusses his work in the private sector on company boards and in charities.
