Craig Sherrin reflects on what he sees as the pros and cons of governments in Queensland, arguing that while the conservatives overemphasised the economy, Labor overemphasised the social.
Craig Sherrin discusses his public service career, including a three year appointment with the State Emergency Service, before becoming the Director of South Brisbane TAFE in 2000.
Craig Sherrin discusses his retirement from politics and return to teaching, and then moving back into the public service despite the Labor government's initial concern with his politics.
Craig Sherrin recalls the 1989 election, including the swing against the Nationals, the loss of his seat and the Labor campaign, as well as the strength of Goss's leadership and cabinet.
Erik Finger describes the position of head of Premier's as the pinnacle of his public service career, and discusses his decision to retire, partly due to ill health.
Erik Finger outlines what he views as some of the greatest successes of his career, including the improvement of rural roads and being able to keep the Premier's Department functioning during the turmoil of the late 1980s. He reflects on his regrets, including not being able to fully meet the policy challenges of the Goss era.
Erik Finger discusses the greater capabilities and added responsibilities borne by CEOs under the Goss Government, and changes to the way policy was developed.
Erik Finger outlines his changing but still amicable relationship with Goss after the creation of the Office of the Cabinet, and the way different departments responded to the new directions and challenges of the Goss Government.
Erik Finger recalls the creation of the Office of the Cabinet in 1991 to absorb most of the policy and advice responsibilities of the Premier's Department.
