Warren Pitt discusses his time in the Main Roads and Local Government departments. He reflects on working with departmental staff and difficulties of working with the federal government and the funding of projects.
Peter Henneken describes the transition from working as a computer programmer for Main Roads to the Public Service Board in 1976, primarily working in the inspection area. He also discusses recruitment trends in the senior public service.
Peter Henneken discusses his time at Main Roads and working for the Public Service Board. He also touches on the tradition of studying while working as a public servant.
Jim Varghese reflects on his achievements as Director General in the Department of Main Roads and Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries including pushing a reform agenda for sugar industries, dealing with natural disasters, building research centres and linking research. He states that he would have preferred to continue as director general a little longer in Education to make further changes.
David Hamill discusses the early days of the Goss Government and the restructuring involved to form government. He recalls early conversations with Wayne Goss regarding his commitment to strengthening economic and business growth and the ministry. He comments on the previous National Party structure.
Erik Finger outlines what he views as some of the greatest successes of his career, including the improvement of rural roads and being able to keep the Premier's Department functioning during the turmoil of the late 1980s. He reflects on his regrets, including not being able to fully meet the policy challenges of the Goss era.
Erik Finger discusses the relationship between Main Roads and other departments, particularly Treasury and Transport, and the impact of the 1987 Savage Review of the public service.
