Transport

Jim Elder - 00:25:29

Interview: 
Jim Elder
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00:25:29
Jim Elder describes his relationship with the Premier as his assistant in Economic and Trade Development matters and as a factional leader. He states the Premier probably helped his career behind the scenes.

Jim Elder - 00:22:53

Interview: 
Jim Elder
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00:22:53
Jim Elder discusses the 1995 election and his shift from Health to Transport. He details the debate surrounding the Gold Coast Motorway.

Yvonne Chapman - 00:47:13

Interview: 
Yvonne Chapman
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00:47:13
Yvonne Chapman discusses her time as Minister for Transport and explains why Joh Bjelke-Petersen was so good for Queensland.

Yvonne Chapman - 00:25:42

Interview: 
Yvonne Chapman
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00:25:42
Yvonne Chapman discusses the main issues she dealt with as Minister for Welfare Services, Youth and Ethnic Affairs and talks about the difficulties of the portfolio and compares these to the Transport portfolio.

David Hamill - 01:45:01

Interview: 
David Hamill
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01:45:01
David Hamill explains how the decision to close some rail branch lines undermined the path he was taking with Transport.

David Hamill - 01:15:49

Interview: 
David Hamill
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01:15:49
David Hamill further explains his working relationship with his Director General of Transport. He explains how he became Minister for Education following a cabinet reshuffle.

David Hamill - 01:04:25

Interview: 
David Hamill
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01:04:25
David Hamill discusses the nature of the relationships between ministers and department staff and describes the mood upon his appointment as Minister for Transport following the successful Labor election win. He describes the appointment of his ministerial staff and the restructuring of the Department of Transport following his appointment as minister. He comments on the gulag.

David Hamill - 00:50:10

Interview: 
David Hamill
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00:50:10
David Hamill discusses the early days of the Goss Government and the restructuring involved to form government. He recalls early conversations with Wayne Goss regarding his commitment to strengthening economic and business growth and the ministry. He comments on the previous National Party structure.

Erik Finger - 00:12:53

Interview: 
Erik Finger
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00:12:53
Erik Finger discusses the relationship between Main Roads and other departments, particularly Treasury and Transport, and the impact of the 1987 Savage Review of the public service.

Rob Borbidge - 00:30:22

Interview: 
Rob Borbidge
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00:30:22
Rob Borbidge discusses the staffing arrangements he brought in as leader. He discusses the shadow ministry and the lead up to the 1995 election.
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