Terry White

Bob Quinn - 00:10:35

Interview: 
Bob Quinn
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00:10:35

Bob Quinn discusses the beginning of his parliamentary career. He emphasises the importance of mentoring in the absence of formal induction processes. He reflects on leadership change in the Liberal Party and the re-formation of the Coalition with the Nationals. He discusses the 1995 election and the return to government under Rob Borbidge and Joan Sheldon.

Paul Reynolds - 00:09:14

Interview: 
Paul Reynolds
Time: 
00:09:14

Paul Reynolds discusses the tensions between the National Party and Liberal Party and the significance of the Public Accounts Committee for the Liberal Party and its leadership.

Llew Edwards - 00:51:38

Interview: 
Llew Edwards
Time: 
00:51:38
Llew Edwards explains how he decided to retire from politics after he was defeated in a Liberal leadership challenge. He notes the impact this had on the coalition at the time.

Peter Henneken - 00:26:05

Interview: 
Peter Henneken
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00:26:05
Peter Henneken discusses his relationship with the ministers he served under. He touches on the internal politics of the Liberal Party. He notes the freedom that bureaucrats had over policy during this period. He discusses the culture in the public service under the Bjelke-Petersen regime.

Yvonne Chapman - 00:19:18

Interview: 
Yvonne Chapman
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00:19:18
Yvonne Chapman discusses how she was invited by Joh Bjelke-Petersen to move into state politics.

Bill Hewitt - 00:27:19

Interview: 
Bill Hewitt
Time: 
00:27:19
Bill Hewitt delves into the leaderships styles of the various National Party premiers and Liberal leaders and some of the significant events of the era. He gives his views on the replacement of Mike Ahern as premier. 

David Hamill - 00:16:13

Interview: 
David Hamill
Time: 
00:16:13
David Hamill outlines the strategies he used to win the 1983 state election including involvement from the branch and door knocking. He discusses the turmoil surrounding Liberal leadership and the coalition between the Liberal and National parties.

Russell Cooper - 00:02:39

Interview: 
Russell Cooper
Time: 
00:02:39
Russell Cooper details his strong interest in politics from a young age and the influence of his family. He notes his twelve years in local politics and his subsequent move into state politics. He describes the turbulent period he entered politics with the split between the Liberals and Nationals.

Scott Prasser - 00:00:49

Interview: 
Scott Prasser
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00:00:49
Scott Prasser describes his work as a research officer, and his recruitment to the Queensland public service in 1980 in the policy unit of the Department of Welfare Services.
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