Peter Henneken discusses his relationship with the Goss Government industrial relations ministers. He notes that Warburton focused on industrial relations and implementing a system of conciliation and arbitration; and Foley was interested in industrial relations and focused on training.
Molly Robson discusses women in government and the challenges of the male dominated culture. She comments on the role of parliamentary committees in advancing the reforms of the Goss Government.
Molly Robson outlines her decision to run for parliament. She explains how prior to her parliamentary career she worked at the Caxton Legal Centre with several members of the Labor Party, including Wayne Goss. She describes how it was Goss who suggested a political career to her on the basis of her interest in social reform.
Tom Barton discusses the Queensland Police Service, their dissatisfaction with the Goss Government and importance of renewed police and public support in the re-election of Labor in 1998.
Lesley Clark discusses her role in various parliamentary committees. She discusses the unpopularity and electoral impacts of council amalgamations. She highlights the slow nature of political change.
