Linda Apelt discusses the skills she developed in working in the public service, and comments on the structure of the public service and the importance of understanding the roles and responsibilites of government and the public service.
John Strano discusses the relationship between the public service and the government during the Goss era. He notes the feelings in the Premier's Department when he joined. He describes his role in the investment branch during this period and some the achievements of the section over the next five years.
Ruth Matchett discusses significant changes to the cabinet processes. Previously there had been no pre-circulation of cabinet submissions to government agencies or even an agenda for cabinet meetings. Cabinet processes became more systematic and thorough and implications of policies were discussed and considered. The Cabinet Secretariat was established with Stewart Tate as the first Cabinet Secretary. The Office of Cabinet, established in 1992, had a greater role in developing policy.
