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Jim O'Sullivan - 00:13:55

Interview:

Jim O'Sullivan

Time:

00:13:55

Jim O'Sullivan discusses the difficulties of dealing with corruption in the pre-Fitzgerald era, and the pressure placed on him by the Queensland Police Service during the inquiry. He goes on to argue that the inquiry did not put an end to corruption, but rather made it easer to deal with.

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:10:50

Interview:

Jim O'Sullivan

Time:

00:10:50

Jim O'Sullivan discusses the establishment of the Fitzgerald Inquiry following media exposure of the corruption, the initial difficulty of assembling evidence, and political pressure to end the inquiry.

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:06:24

Interview:

Jim O'Sullivan

Time:

00:06:24

Jim O'Sullivan summarises his postings before being asked to join the Fitzgerald Inquiry in 1987. He discusses the environment that permitted corruption to flourish, and the difficulty of finding police to work with the inquiry who were untouched by the corruption.

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:03:54

Interview:

Jim O'Sullivan

Time:

00:03:54

Jim O'Sullivan describes joining the Criminal Investigation Branch in 1965 and being transferred to Innisfail about 1976, where he combated illegal activities, such as SP Bookmaking thought to involve senior police officers. He goes on to comment that his actions were unpopular with some in the Queensland Police Service.

Jim O'Sullivan - 00:00:00

Interview:

Jim O'Sullivan

Time:

00:00:00

Jim O'Sullivan recalls his decision to join the QPS in 1959, his training at the Petrie Terrace Barracks, his first posting in Mitchell, and sharing a train carriage with then-premier Vincent Gair. He describes his early life, his marriage and family and his transfer to Goondiwindi in 1961.

Interview:

Greg Moran

Time:

00:23:40

Greg Moran discusses the threat from the police in Queensland.

Interview:

Dean Wells

Time:

00:00:00

Dean Wells discusses his main objectives and achievements from his time as Attorney-General. He highlights the importance of ending the gerrymander, legalising homosexuality and freedom of information legislation among other reforms.

Interview:

Tony McGrady

Time:

00:50:06

Tony McGrady describes his move into the police portfolio and his achievements, such as changes to legislation relating to pedophilia.

Interview:

Diane Fingleton

Time:

01:44:13

Diane Fingleton describes the improvement of police culture and professional practices since the Fitzgerald Inquiry. She also discusses police culture and its relationship with the magistrates court.

Interview:

Peter Coaldrake

Time:

00:37:06

Peter Coaldrake discusses the reviews of government departments. He outlines the review of the Police Department and the decision to release the report produced by the review.