Ken Davies

Lawrence Springborg - 00:34:11

Interview: 
Lawrence Springborg
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00:34:11
Lawrence Springborg recalls the National Party return to government in 1996. He provides an overview of some of major issues of the Borbidge years.

David Watson - 00:31:45

Interview: 
David Watson
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00:31:45
David Watson describes his review of the gaming industry and his move to Minister for Public Works and Housing. He discusses the low morale of the department and some of the strategies he used to boost morale. He recalls how the Opposition spokesperson for Housing, Terry Mackenroth, pulled him aside to say that as it was his first week of being the minister he could have a weeks grace during question time. He recalls the early expectations of the department.

David Watson - 00:23:37

Interview: 
David Watson
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00:23:37
David Watson discusses the Mundingburra by-election. He details the public service hit list and comments on appointments of directors general. He discusses his role as parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer and recalls the privatisation of Suncorp.

Geoff Smith - 00:31:50

Interview: 
Geoff Smith
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00:31:50
Geoff Smith comments on the 1992 electoral defeat and discusses his own reasons for retiring. He states that closing down the railway workshops in Townsville was a time bomb and talks about the benefits of an incremental approach to politics.

Wayne Goss - 01:49:16

Interview: 
Wayne Goss
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01:49:16
Wayne Goss recalls his misgivings in the lead-up to the 1995 election, the campaign for the 1996 Mundingburra by-election, and the impact of federal politics.
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