Rob Stable discusses the planning that went into health and how this translated into dispersing funds across Queensland. He details the challenges of funding Indigenous health in remote areas. He details the capital works programs in the Goss and Borbidge governments to rebuild hospitals.
Diane Fingleton explains the development of the Murri Courts and the significance of the courts in overcoming past injustices faced by Indigenous people. She also discusses the emergence of the Drug Courts.
Diane Fingleton describes the resistance to her rise to the position of Deputy Chief Magistrate within the judiciary, and subsequently her appointment as Chief Magistrate. She discusses the controversy that followed her apology ceremony to Indigenous people in the Magistrates Court.
Roger Scott discusses Indigenous education reform. He outlines how a working group was established to write the Australian history curriculum with the inclusion of Indigenous history and the subsequent pulping of these documents. He describes the personal and professional difficulties following this event and goes on to describe similar difficulties in introducing feminist curriculum.
Robin Sullivan discusses the 2006 strike by child safety workers, work load analysis, and the department's response to the abuse of Indigenous children.
Robin Sullivan notes the early attempts at interstate co-operation over school curriculum, and the contention over matters related to environment and Indigenous history. She discusses the genesis of the Smart State slogan, and comments that it had far more impact on tertiary and industrial education than on schools.
Warren Pitt talks about his approach to Aboriginal and Islander affairs. He highlights the importance of honesty and trust in dealing with Indigenous communities.
