Frank Peach discusses the difficulties of summarising the greatest achievements of his career. He highlights the Leading Schools program and the policies surrounding this, the reforms implemented in Corrections and the Families portfolio. He discusses his time at Inala and Bamaga schools and his role within the Queensland Teachers' Union.
Frank Peach comments on the wage cuts implemented for 27 executives and the process by which this occurred. He discusses the practice of privately owned prisons in Queensland and explains how this approach was in part due to the government's drive for innovation, both in terms of cost and rehabilitation for prisoners.
Bill Hewitt reflects on the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He discusses the ability of the joint party room to hold the executive to account. He recalls some of the major issues of the time.
Jim Varghese addresses why he joined the public service and explains how he was invited by Thomas Fenwick to take up the position of Deputy Director General of Natural Resources. He describes his decision to continue in the public service rather than accept a position in the commercial sector.
Desley Boyle discusses moving into management psychology after 20 years of clinical practice and completing an MBA. She outlines the different political allegiances of her parents, and her shift towards more left wing politics when she moved to Cairns in the late 1970s.
David Hamill comments on the mobility of the SES across departments as part of the public sector reform and the advice that the Premier received regarding this type of reform.
David Hamill discusses some of the campaign strategies with a focus on the caucus executive group who worked on policy development. He outlines the role of the caucus executive and how he came to be the caucus secretary. He outlines the role of shadow ministers in campaigning for marginal seats.
David Hamill discusses the 1989 election atmosphere and the events that followed. He comments on the strategies and styles of the parties and their leaders. He talks about the role of Keith De Lacy, Pat Comben and Paul Braddy in presenting a 'modern face' for Labor.
