Website Launch

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Nov 03 2011
Mike Ahern launches Queensland Speaks

The Queensland Speaks website was launched on 3 November 2011 at the University of Queensland by the Hon Mike Ahern AO, Premier of Queensland 1987-89, and one of the project's interview subjects. Mike Ahern gave the following address to the audience.

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University of Queensland Chancellor Mr John Story introduces the Hon Mike Ahern AO to launch the Queensland Speaks website.

 Mike Ahern
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Mike Ahern launches the Queensland Speaks website and discusses some of his experiences in the Queensland parliament, including an altercation with Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He addresses changes in society and the digital revolution.

 Bill Hewitt, capital punishment, Fitzgerald Inquiry, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Margaret Cribb, media
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Website Launch

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Mike Ahern launches Queensland Speaks

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