Terry Hogan discusses his involvement in the beginnings of the Smart State period, when he headed a policy development unit in the Premier's Department. He observes that the strategy began as a political slogan representing what the Beattie Government wanted to stand for. He notes that the Newman Government has gone through a similar branding exercise, albeit with more traditional economic objectives.
Peter Andrews talks about how, after retiring from the University of Queensland, he was approached by Premier Peter Beattie to become Queensland's Chief Scientist. He outlines what the role involved and the senior Ministers he provided advice to, including when he produced the draft Q2 agenda for later Premier Anna Bligh.
John Hay discusses his strategies for maintaining relationships with the state government. He comments on the importance of establishing university priorities.
John Mickel describes his shift to Minister for State Development in 2006. He discusses the Smart State agenda, the response to this initiative internationally and the level of cynicism displayed by the media and the public towards the concept.
Peter Wellington talks about the additional resources available to him and Independent Liz Cunningham as part of the agreement after the 1998 election. He reflects on his relationship with the Beattie Government.
Jim Elder discusses the things he would have liked to have achieved if his political career had not ended. He describes the impact of his political career on his family life.
