Terry Mackenroth

Peter Henneken - 00:56:12

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Peter Henneken
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00:56:12
Peter Henneken discusses his relationship with the Goss Government industrial relations ministers. He notes that Warburton focused on industrial relations and implementing a system of conciliation and arbitration; and Foley was interested in industrial relations and focused on training.

Molly Robson - 00:43:39

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Molly Robson
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00:43:39
Molly Robson discusses the strategic planning processes that underpinned state development during the Goss era. She comments on the various strategies employed by the government to encourage business to Queensland.

Molly Robson - 00:26:27

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Molly Robson
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00:26:27
Molly Robson discusses the role of caucus secretary and the role of caucus committees within the Goss Government. She discusses the strategies she used for raising contentious issues in caucus.

Tom Barton - 00:41:49

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Tom Barton
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00:41:49
Tom Barton outlines his role as chair of the Budget Estimates Committee, the difficulties of balancing openness with effective governance and the challenge posed by media misinformation.

Lesley Clark - 00:48:25

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Lesley Clark
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00:48:25
Lesley Clark describes the belief in far North Queensland that the area did not get the attention it deserved, but she states the attitude did not reflect reality. She talks about the vulnerability of an economy based on agriculture and tourism and the tension between representing the electorate and the party.

David Watson - 00:43:26

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David Watson
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00:43:26
David Watson discusses the consultation process during public housing reforms. He relates how the package was leaked to the press but this worked in the department's favour.

David Watson - 00:38:40

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David Watson
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00:38:40
David Watson discusses early reforms he made to the purchase of public housing. He explains the various reactions by the Opposition, the department and other MPs.

David Watson - 00:31:45

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David Watson
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00:31:45
David Watson describes his review of the gaming industry and his move to Minister for Public Works and Housing. He discusses the low morale of the department and some of the strategies he used to boost morale. He recalls how the Opposition spokesperson for Housing, Terry Mackenroth, pulled him aside to say that as it was his first week of being the minister he could have a weeks grace during question time. He recalls the early expectations of the department.

Ken Smith - 00:21:10

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Ken Smith
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00:21:10
Ken Smith details his time getting to know Queensland and also his acceptance into the public service. He describes his close relationship with Glyn Davis and Peter Coaldrake.

Ken Smith - 00:17:21

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Ken Smith
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00:17:21
Ken Smith reflects on the different ministerial styles of Tom Burns and Terry Mackenroth. He describes the influence of Tom Burns in educating him on the decentralised way Queensland operates.
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