Molly Robson comments on Queensland environmental policy in comparison to other states and the federal government. She credits Patrick Comben with playing catch up and comments on her ambition to make Queensland a leader on environmental policy.
Molly Robson discusses the appointment of her Director General and the difficulties associated with starting in a new department. She discusses the priorities during her time as minister and how she consulted widely to ensure she had the correct picture. She speaks on these priorities; continuation of the National Park estate, air and water pollution and indigenous heritage. Molly Robson comments on the importance of the relationship with the federal government.
Wayne Goss speaks about the major environmental challenges faced by his government, focusing particularly on the end of logging on Fraser Island, and the expansion of National Parks.
Ross Rolfe comments on the agenda of the incoming Queensland Goss Government including objectives around implementing recommendations of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and electoral reform, Environment Minister Pat Comben's (1989-92) agenda of national park expansion, Head of Cabinet Office Kevin Rudd's agenda on languages in schools, general interest in public sector reform.