Michael Weise talks about what he sees as some of the reasons for the de-unionisation of the Pilbara (Western Australia) iron ore mining region during the 1990s.
Michael Weise discusses the role community unionism (providing services and benefits to both union and non-union members of mining communities) plays in the CFMEU. He also speaks about the impact fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers are having on mining communities and community unionism.
Michael Weise explains how he came to be a member of the Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) in 1989 when he joined the coal industry in Queensland. He outlines his career path with the CFMEU.
Peter Wellington describes the pressure placed on him by the Mining Council during his first term. He discusses his relationships with the major parties. He states that the conservative parties have not forgiven him for running as an Independent. He describes the politics of the 2012 election.
Tony McGrady discusses his experience as minister when a coal seam gas regime for Queensland was proposed. He details his experience of the second Moura mine disaster and the introduction of mine safety legislation.
Tony McGrady discusses working with different interest groups such as mines, environmental groups and traditional owners. He discusses the Mount Isa Mineral Province, the Ernest Henry Mine and the overall reactions to the projects.
Tony McGrady discusses some of the benefits that Labor governments provided to rural Queensland, such as the patient transit scheme and education. He discusses the cattle and mining industries as the cornerstones of the Queensland economy.
