Ann Scott contrasts the attitude of the new Goss Government with that of the out-going Bjelke-Petersen Government, and comments on the pros and cons of the new government's review of the public service. She also comments on the Goss Government's implementation of the recommendations of the Fitzgerald Inquiry.
Ann Scott recalls her appointment as Principal Policy Officer in the Women's Policy Unit in 1990, her subsequent employment in the Public Sector Management Commission and the Social Policy Unit, and the impact of Goss and Rudd's reforms to the ministerial and public service. She highlights the highly interventionist nature of the reforms and the turbulence and difficulty of the time.
Rosemary Kyburz describes losing her seat in the 1983 Queensland state election to future Labor Premier Wayne Goss, the campaign against her by the National Party who directed preferences to Labor, and describes herself as a Green.
Peter Beattie reflects on the ructions caused by the Criminal Justice Commission's inquiry into parliamentary travel, and the lack of support provided by the Premier.
Peter Beattie talks about his first years in parliament, and the challenge of chairing the PCJC during the CJC investigation into parliamentary travel allowances.
Peter Beattie discusses his decision to resign as Labor State Secretary and run for preselection in the 1989 state election, placing this in the context of a push to expand the party beyond the unions to include groups such as women and white collar workers.
Rob Borbidge discusses decision making structures within the government and the process of appointing cabinet. He explains how he introduced parliamentary secretaries. He discusses the controversies that affected the government and resulted in the resignation of three ministers.
