Terry Hogan describes his role as a review manager in the PSMC, including undertaking a review of the Treasury Department. He notes that while some departments resisted change, others saw benefit in working with the review process.
John Hay discusses his professional relationship with Glyn Davis and Ken Smith and the personal and intellectual commitment of both men while heads of the Premier's Department.
John Hay discusses funding of the University's research institutes. He comments on the matching of funds by the state and federal governments and the restructuring of the University that was required following the injection of these funds.
Linda Apelt discusses her appointment as Director General of the Department of Communities. She describes the impact of 'No Wrong Door' on the community services sector and the challenges of change management.
Rod Welford discusses the transition when Anna Bligh became Deputy Premier and he took over her portfolios of Education and Arts. He notes that his relationship with Director General Ken Smith was testing. He describes that much of this tension stemmed from his style of leadership that wanted to engage with senior staff. He lists some of the key creations at the Education Department while he was the Minister and conflict with the QTU.
Terry Mackenroth describes the incoming Borbidge Government, including the ramifications of the capital works freeze, and the replacement of the public servants with Bjelke-Petersen era stalwarts.
Terry Mackenroth describes becoming the Minister for Housing and Local Government after the 1992 election, and reforming local government and planning legislation.
Lesley Clark discusses relationships within the public service under Goss and Beattie. She emphasises the importance of personality and reflects on the roles of Kevin Rudd and Ken Smith. She discusses the public service reforms introduced by the Goss Government.
