David Williams comments on the challenges of stepping into the role of Director General from the Events Corporation. He recalls his surprise at the professionalism and intellectual rigour within different levels of the public service. He speaks of the importance of administrative processes and personnel management in handling his department's different portfolio areas.
Matt Foley discusses the role of evidence and argument in advancing the priorities of the department. He describes some of the reforms needed within the sector.
Janice Mayes describes some of the campaigns that the union was involved with under her leadership, including those concerned with workplace bullying, privitisation and women's issues. She discusses the union's decision to affiliate with the ALP.
John Mickel pinpoints the privatisation of the retail arm of Energex as his best decision. He also discusses the sale of the airports as another positive move.
