Gerard Bradley describes the reasons behind setting up a research division in Treasury and the need to think about how government worked and how best to allocate resources. He notes the importance of Leo Hielscher as a role model in his early years in the public service.
Clyde Gilmour discusses his experiences with the Ahern committee, and describes the relationship between himself and Mike Ahern. He recalls the presentation of the Ahern committee report during parliament.
Bill Hewitt discusses the crafting of legislation and considers the role of the parliament and parties as a check on the executive. He discusses the introduction of questions without notice. He also talks about estimates debates.
Bill Hewitt delves into the establishment of the select committee examining education policy and the influences on the committee's work. He discusses the role of Lionel Powell.
Bill Hewitt delves into the leaderships styles of the various National Party premiers and Liberal leaders and some of the significant events of the era. He gives his views on the replacement of Mike Ahern as premier.
Bill Hewitt discusses the formation of the education committee which was the first select committee formed in 50 years. He then delves into other parliamentary structures and specific public policy issues that he was involved with during the Bjelke-Petersen era.
John Strano describes his move, after sixteen years, into the Queensland public service to work in the trade and investment area in the Premier's Department. He goes on to note how this new trade and investment area came into being and subsequently when it was disbanded by Mike Ahern.
