Natural Resources Department

Terry Hogan - 01:40:56

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Terry Hogan
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01:40:56

Terry Hogan recalls what he considers his proudest achievements in his time in the public service. He ponders whether there might have been different outcomes to some issues if he'd stayed longer in the public service.

Terry Hogan - 01:27:34

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Terry Hogan
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01:27:34

Terry Hogan recalls his move in 2005 from the public service to the Brisbane City Council. He describes the differences in organisational culture between the state government and the council. He outlines the council's responses to water scarcity and the provision of essential services.

Terry Hogan - 01:23:09

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Terry Hogan
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01:23:09

Terry Hogan describes how the issue of water management stirred public debate when he headed the Natural Resources Department. He notes that water storage infrastructure and water availability have perennially been policy problems for the Queensland government.

Terry Hogan - 00:53:56

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Terry Hogan
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00:53:56

Terry Hogan outlines the administrative changes when the Mines Department was added to Natural Resources in 2001. He describes the complexity of the Beattie Government's early interest in developing coal seam gas as a resource commodity.

Terry Hogan - 00:48:33

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Terry Hogan
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00:48:33

Terry Hogan describes the tensions that existed between the Departments of Natural Resources and Environment & Heritage when Rod Welford was Minister for both portfolios. He speaks about chairing an intergovernmental committee dealing with state and federal interests in resource management.

Terry Hogan - 00:39:46

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Terry Hogan
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00:39:46

Terry Hogan outlines his move from the Premier's Department in 1999 to become Director General of the Natural Resources Department. He states that this shift was tied to the government's moves to halt broad-scale tree clearing in Queensland's western rural land holdings. He details some of the industry groups and figures that he negotiated with over this issue.

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