David Williams talks about his role as head of the Queensland Events Corporation, including how he dealt with lobbying by interest groups from different parts of the state. He mentions the secrecy of some of the agency's negotiations in the competitive arena of events bidding and planning, and how some events were 'poached' from other states. He also discusses the agency's funding arrangements and budgetary planning for events such as the Indy car race.
David Williams discusses working in government in both Tasmania and Queensland during the 1980s and 1990s. He compares the large number of departments in Tasmania's bureaucracy with developments in Queensland where the state government had begun the process of corporatising agencies and offices. He adds that events agencies were a relatively new initiative operating in only a few states.
Peter Coaldrake discusses the origins and structure of the PSMC. He notes Glyn Davis's and David Chen's roles as well as his own. He reflects upon the criticism levelled against the commission that they moved too fast.
Joan Sheldon outlines the debate surrounding the privatisation of Suncorp, QIDC and Metway Bank. She discusses the controversy surrounding the government decision to buy Metway so it could become part of a package with Suncorp.
Warren Pitt provides his explanation for the success of One Nation in the 1998 election. He emphasises the impact of wealth disparity and discusses the importance of job creation and education.
Pat Weller recalls his involvement with the transition team that oversaw Labor's move into government after the 1989 election, including the creation of new public service departments and the management of cabinet business.
Tom Barton reflects on the contentious relationship between the Goss Government and the unions, Queensland Rail and competition policy, and the corporatisation and privatisation of government services.
Tom Barton discusses the relationship between the unions and the incoming Goss Government in 1989 and the frequent frustration of the unions with the speed of the reform process.
Lesley Clark describes her time as a parliamentary secretary in Health and then in Premier and Cabinet. She discusses the Smart Women, Smart State Strategy. She also discusses some of the local issues she was involved with, such as land zoning and environmental issues. She talks about the difficulties associated with dealing with public disenchantment.
