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.
Molly Robson comments on the process of cabinet reform during the Goss era. She outlines the preparation involved prior to attending cabinet and the expectations of Wayne Goss during cabinet meetings. She explains the role of the Office of Cabinet in co-ordinating the cabinet submissions.
Molly Robson explains how Wayne Goss was integral to the success of the 1989 election. She comments on the leadership style of Wayne Goss and briefly comments on the style of Mike Ahern. She discusses the effects of the Fitzgerald Inquiry on the political landscape.
Molly Robson outlines her decision to run for parliament. She explains how prior to her parliamentary career she worked at the Caxton Legal Centre with several members of the Labor Party, including Wayne Goss. She describes how it was Goss who suggested a political career to her on the basis of her interest in social reform.
Pat Weller discusses the leadership changes in the National Party at the end of the 1980s in the context of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He discusses the development of public sector policy, the distrubution of shadow portfolios, and the creation of the PSMC as the corollary of the CJC and EARC.
Manfred Cross discusses the importance of the Queensland branch in federal elections in the early 1970s. He notes the difficulties with Queensland electoral boundaries. He goes on to list the Queensland Labor leaders until Goss. He recalls an experience with Wayne Goss.
Jim Soorley discusses the Brisbane City Council's relationship and interactions with the Goss Government. He describes compiling his first Council budget.
Tom Barton discusses the Criminal Justice Commission and the Queensland Crime Commission, and the period in which he was Police Minister and Shadow Police Minister.
