Jim Elder discusses the origins of the Smart State strategy and the origins of State Development as a super department. He discusses the appointment of Ross Rolfe as the Director General of State Development and Trade. He discusses the implications of having economic development in Treasury and the decision to move the commercial arm out of Treasury.
Jim Elder outlines his leadership aspirations and his decision to back Peter Beattie in the belief that he was the best chance to return Labor to power.
Jim Elder discusses the leadership transition from Wayne Goss to Peter Beattie and his decision to support Beattie and to take on the deputy leadership. He discusses the personality of Peter Beattie. He outlines the fall of the Goss Government.
Mike Reynolds reflects on the ongoing turmoil in the Labor Party in the 1980s, the way this impacted on the party electorally, and the divisive qualities of Peter Beattie.
Mike Reynolds describes his involvement with the reform group based in Brisbane, and the Bardon meeting, where 800 members met to call for federal intervention in the state party.
Peter Coaldrake discusses the tradition of state government involvement in Queensland universities and education. He discusses the Smart State agenda and the role of Chuck Feeney.
