Westminster system

Paul Reynolds - 00:40:04

Interview: 
Paul Reynolds
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00:40:04

Paul Reynolds discusses the role of Parliament, as defined under the Westminster system, in the context of Queensland. He discusses the lessons from corruption after the Bjelke-Petersen era.

Peter Ellis - 00:13:43

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
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00:13:43
Peter Ellis discusses the transitions he has witnessed in Queensland government, from Gair to Nicklin. He discusses ministerial offices, the old Westminster system and how departments were set up before the 1980s.

Lesley Clark - 00:54:00

Interview: 
Lesley Clark
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00:54:00
Lesley Clark discusses her participation on parliamentary committees and the review of the committee system in which she was involved. She outlines her involvement with the committee exploring democracy and young people.

Jim Fouras - 01:16:53

Interview: 
Jim Fouras
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01:16:53
Jim Fouras recalls the challenges to his authority as Speaker in the early days of the Labor Government, and his visit to the House of Commons.

Leo Hielscher - 00:54:19

Interview: 
Leo Hielscher
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00:54:19
Leo Hielscher describes working for Joh Bjelke-Petersen as Treasurer.  

Mike Ahern - 00:45:44

Interview: 
Mike Ahern
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00:45:44
Mike Ahern speaks about the Westminster system and on the electoral zoning system.

Mike Ahern - 00:16:32

Interview: 
Mike Ahern
Time: 
00:16:32
Mike Ahern comments on the unicameral system in Queensland and the Westminster parliamentary system.
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