Fitzgerald Inquiry

Dean Wells - 00:00:00

Interview: 
Dean Wells
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00:00:00

Dean Wells discusses his main objectives and achievements from his time as Attorney-General. He highlights the importance of ending the gerrymander, legalising homosexuality and freedom of information legislation among other reforms.

David Russell - 00:44:46

Interview: 
David Russell
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00:44:46

David Russell describes his support for the Ahern leadership and his subsequent removal of that support.

David Russell - 00:09:10

Interview: 
David Russell
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00:09:10

David Russell discusses the revelations of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He details the discussions over who should conduct the Commission of Inquiry and what the Terms of Reference should be.

Bob Quinn - 00:17:31

Interview: 
Bob Quinn
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00:17:31

Bob Quinn discusses the formation of the parliamentary committee system and his involvement in the EARC parliamentary oversight committee.  He discusses the EARC reforms.

Bob Quinn - 00:10:35

Interview: 
Bob Quinn
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00:10:35

Bob Quinn discusses the beginning of his parliamentary career. He emphasises the importance of mentoring in the absence of formal induction processes. He reflects on leadership change in the Liberal Party and the re-formation of the Coalition with the Nationals. He discusses the 1995 election and the return to government under Rob Borbidge and Joan Sheldon.

Bob Quinn - 00:06:09

Interview: 
Bob Quinn
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00:06:09

Bob Quinn describes his decision to run in the 1988 by-election for the seat of South Coast following Russ Hinze's retirement. He describes losing the by-election to the National Party's Judy Gamin, followed by his success at the 1989 election. He discusses the composition of the electorate and the various boundary changes.

Paul Reynolds - 00:22:02

Interview: 
Paul Reynolds
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00:22:02

Paul Reynolds discusses Wayne Goss's reform agenda, including his focus on the public service. He highlights that Goss's reform agenda coincided with the Fitzgerald Inquiry and notes the significant impact the PSMC had on the public service.

John Sosso - 00:39:10

Interview: 
John Sosso
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00:39:10

John Sosso details the tensions in the National Party after the Fitzgerald Inquiry.

John Sosso - 00:35:06

Interview: 
John Sosso
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00:35:06

John Sosso details his experience in the public service in the wake of the Fitzgerald Report. He notes the range of social change laws that were driven through during the Ahern era.

John Sosso - 00:30:31

Interview: 
John Sosso
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00:30:31

John Sosso discusses his experiences before and during the Fitzgerald Inquiry.

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