Mike Ahern

Leo Hielscher - 00:45:30

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Leo Hielscher
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00:45:30
Leo Hielscher delves into the nature of public administration in the 1980s.  He discusses the introduction of the operational audit service and the contract system in the public service. He discusses the Savage Report into the public service.

Ann Scott - 00:02:50

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Ann Scott
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00:02:50
Ann Scott discusses her early interest in education policy, particularly in the actions of the STOP and CARE group, and her first job at the North Brisbane College of Advanced Education, teaching courses tailored to give women more occupational mobility. She also discusses her PhD in the politics of education, focused on the impacts of the Ahern Committee, and her subsequent employment as a policy officer in the Education Department.

Rosemary Kyburz - 00:13:30

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Rosemary Kyburz
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00:13:30
Rosemary Kyburz outlines her involvement with the Education Committee following Mike Ahern's education report. In 1974 Queensland had relatively few high schools and high school attendance was low. She discusses issues regarding teacher-librarians, classroom resources and sex education.

Rob Borbidge - 01:02:51

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Rob Borbidge
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01:02:51
Rob Borbidge discusses the leadership styles of Bjelke-Petersen, Ahern and Cooper. In particular he notes Bjelke-Petersen's great ability to communicate.

Rob Borbidge - 00:22:51

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Rob Borbidge
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00:22:51
Rob Borbidge discusses the internal politics of the National Party and his shift to take on the Police portfolio at the behest of Premier Ahern. He delves into the fall of the Ahern Government and his replacement by Russell Cooper. He discusses his relationship with Premier Cooper.

Rob Borbidge - 00:20:06

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Rob Borbidge
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00:20:06
Rob Borbidge recalls his time as the Minister for Small Business and tells how he was appointed to this role.

Rob Borbidge - 00:13:59

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Rob Borbidge
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00:13:59
Rob Borbidge reflects on the fall of Joh Bjelke-Petersen after several ministers were removed from their positions. Borbidge tells how Bjelke-Petersen refused to resign and delves into the process the party implemented to remove him from office. He discusses the rise of the Ahern Government and his own elevation to the ministry.

Russell Cooper - 01:22:05

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Russell Cooper
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01:22:05
Russell Cooper discusses the increased workload of being premier and how to manage political and personal life. In his opinion making full use of the cabinet is important.

Russell Cooper - 00:33:49

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Russell Cooper
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00:33:49
Russell Cooper describes the support he received from Premier Mike Ahern while he was Minister for Corrective Services. He describes some of the difficult experiences in his relationship with Ahern, in particular the lack of strength of Ahern as a leader which motivated him to challenge. He describes the support he received when he challenged for leadership.

Russell Cooper - 00:28:26

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Russell Cooper
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00:28:26
Russell Cooper describes the lack of input into policy creation by public servants at the time. He describes his contact with some of the prisoners he met while minister and relates a story about Carl Mengler.
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