Grace Grace speaks about her opinion of Peter Beattie and describes QCU's relationship with the Beattie government. She contrasts this with the QCU's relationship with conservative governments.
Wallace Trohear compares the union movement in Denmark with the union movement in Australia, and notes differences in the level of government intervention.
John Hay comments on the funding support from both the state and federal governments. He speaks on the role of philanthropy in universities and the differences between American and Australian universities.
Darryl Noack discusses the connection between the power of those in political office and the laws that affect workers lives, as well as the limitations placed on unions by the Howard Government.
Darryl Noack comments on his involvement in the 'Your Rights At Work' campaign, as well as the experiences of some people who were adversely affected by the Howard Government changes.
Bill Marklew speaks about job cuts in the federal public service under the Howard Government in 1996-97. He describes the Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) and the Queensland Workplace Agreements (QWAs) and how they created pay discrepancies between workers.
