Molly Robson discusses women in government and the challenges of the male dominated culture. She comments on the role of parliamentary committees in advancing the reforms of the Goss Government.
Molly Robson explains how Wayne Goss was integral to the success of the 1989 election. She comments on the leadership style of Wayne Goss and briefly comments on the style of Mike Ahern. She discusses the effects of the Fitzgerald Inquiry on the political landscape.
Pat Weller discusses the leadership changes in the National Party at the end of the 1980s in the context of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He discusses the development of public sector policy, the distrubution of shadow portfolios, and the creation of the PSMC as the corollary of the CJC and EARC.
Pat Weller discusses his involvement with government inquiries in the 1970s, and the nature of Queensland politics in the 1980s, including the extremes of the Bjelke-Petersen Government, the Fitzgerald Inquiry and the rise of a new, young Labor Party.
Martin Tenni discusses his regrets from his time in politics. He highlights the lack of training for new ministers. He states that the Fitzgerald Inquiry was a significant factor in his decision to retire.
Martin Tenni discusses the Fitzgerald Inquiry and the way in which the inquiry operated. He describes how he was investigated after being named by Don Lane. He states that his anger about the inquiry precipitated his decision to retire from parliament.
Tom Barton discusses the Criminal Justice Commission and the Queensland Crime Commission, and the period in which he was Police Minister and Shadow Police Minister.
Wilf Ardill stresses the importance of having an effective opposition as a check on the executive. He suggests that had the ALP been a more effective opposition the corruption exposed in the Fitzgerald Inquiry may not have taken place.
Wilf Ardill outlines the benefits and outcomes of the intervention. He argues that without intervention the party would not have returned to electoral dominance.
