David Williams recounts his departure from the public service in 2003 to become CEO of a new government-owned events agency in Scotland. He describes his deliberations over the decision to leave, and how the operations of the Scottish agency differed from his work in Queensland.
David Williams outlines the performance-based contracts that public service heads were signed to under the Beattie government, describing the expectations that he and other senior executives faced. He speaks about how his department supported the government's agenda.
Peter Ellis discusses his time out of the public service between 1993-96. He notes the appointment of Rob Borbidge to Minister of Industry Development by Ahern. He discusses the issues of trust between the public service and the Goss Government.
Peter Ellis describes his move away from the Premier's Department to head Industry Development. He notes some of the companies that were attracted to Queensland at the time. He discusses the reviews of departments during the Goss Government, particularly the review of his department.
John Strano lists the departments he worked in. He notes the implications of having the same industry focused role in each case but being pushed into different departments.
