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Peter Beattie

Interview:

Tony McGrady

Time:

01:01:29

Tony McGrady discusses the Smart State strategy and the task of changing the perception of Queensland.

Interview:

Tony McGrady

Time:

00:25:37

Tony McGrady discusses Peter Beattie as a politician and the vision of the Smart State. He discusses the Smart State strategy and his involvement.

Interview:

Tony McGrady

Time:

00:22:35

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.

Interview:

Tony McGrady

Time:

00:10:37

Tony McGrady discusses the feelings within caucus after the 1989 election. He details the importance of ministerial staff.

Interview:

Denver Beanland

Time:

01:38:38

Denver Beanland discusses the rise of One Nation and the 1998 state and federal elections.

Interview:

Jim Elder

Time:

01:44:39

Jim Elder describes the events leading up to the Shepherdson Inquiry and discusses his disappointment about the end of his political career.

Interview:

Jim Elder

Time:

01:39:51

Jim Elder reflects on his time in politics and as Deputy Premier. He notes the hard work involved in a political career but states he enjoyed his time in parliament.

Interview:

Jim Elder

Time:

01:26:37

Jim Elder explores of the role of Treasury and the funding of new initiatives associated with State Development and the Smart State.

Interview:

Jim Elder

Time:

01:22:41

Jim Elder recalls the rise of One Nation and the effort the Beattie Government put into limiting the damage to Queensland's reputation in Asia.

Interview:

Jim Elder

Time:

01:17:48

Jim Elder discusses industry development and the efforts made to attract businesses to Queensland.