Kennedy Report

Russell Cooper - 00:28:26

Interview: 
Russell Cooper
Time: 
00:28:26
Russell Cooper describes the lack of input into policy creation by public servants at the time. He describes his contact with some of the prisoners he met while minister and relates a story about Carl Mengler.

Russell Cooper - 00:23:47

Interview: 
Russell Cooper
Time: 
00:23:47
Russell Cooper describes receiving the corrective services ministry and the immediate reforms he encouraged. He recalls Mike Ahern wanting the black hole at Boggo Road gaol shut. He tells of his decision to shut the black hole and eventually the prison. He notes the decision behind the privatisation of prisons.
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