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 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.