Peter Henneken recalls his role in the 1990s. He discusses industrial relations and the development of the traineeship program. He notes the benefits and drawbacks of the accord and post-accord industrial relations policy. He also discusses wages bargaining in the public service.
Peter Henneken reflects on the different approaches of the Bjelke-Petersen and Goss governments to public sector management. He states that public servants were largely left alone during the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He also argues that public servants were ready for a change. He recalls his memories of the reform process.
Peter Henneken discusses federal-state relations with regards to labour market reform. He compares the policy resources of the Commonwealth Public Service as opposed to various the state bureaucracies with reference to labour policy.
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.
Gerard Bradley reflects on his years in the public service, comparing the Treasury under Leo Hielscher to the current situation. He notes that these days many of the government owned corporations carry out most of the negotiations with resource companies. He notes that now the delivery of services is a key focus for governments.
Gerard Bradley reflects on his role as Under Treasurer in two jurisdictions. He notes that his time in South Australia was when the government was privatising its electricity sector.
Gerard Bradley describes the strong relationships between the Queensland Treasury and treasury departments in other states. He recalls attending a budget officers conference in New Zealand which opened his eyes to the process of corporatisation that was occuring in New Zealand. After this conference he thought that this corporate approach could be brought to Queensland, for organisations such as Queensland Rail.
Gerard Bradley discusses the unique role of Treasury in the 1980s. He notes that Treasury was a key player in the major investments into Queensland at the time. He notes the relationship between Treasury and the Coordinator General at the time.
Gerard Bradley describes the new life injected into Treasury with a cohort of graduates that were encouraged in the late 1980s. He notes the important roles that graduates played in commercial project and policy areas.
