David Williams recalls his move back to the role of Director General after the Beattie government won office in 1998. He speaks about additional administrative changes and the positioning of agencies in his department's different portfolio areas. He mentions how having a new and junior Minister later impacted upon his role.
John Mickel states that from 1991-95 he worked for Premier Goss as a senior policy advisor. He describes his role and discusses working with the public service.
John Mickel describes his transition from teaching to become a researcher for federal MP David Beddall, in Inala. He highlights the diversity of the Federal seats of Rankin and Hinkler. He discusses his attempt to enter State parliament and going to work for Wayne Goss as a political advisor.
Paul Reynolds discusses the relationship between ministers, public servants and ministerial advisers. He notes the appointment of ministers by the premier and the significant influence of the ministerial office.
Llew Edwards discusses the political process in Queensland, in particular the power of Cabinet and the lack of committees. He reflects on the Fitzgerald Inquiry.
Peter Henneken discusses the role of ministerial minders and their interactions with the public service in the 1990s. He segues into employment arrangements in the public service, including the impact of the contract system on advice. He discusses public service activism and the role that public servants can play in shaping the policy agenda.
Peter Henneken compares public service arrangements under the Goss and Beattie governments. He discusses the usefulness of advisors federally and in Queensland under different governments.
