Mary Kelly

John Battams - 01:30:36

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John Battams
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01:30:36

John Battams looks back on the relationship between the QTU and the QCU during his time as General Secretary of the QTU.

John Battams - 00:56:39

Interview: 
John Battams
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00:56:39

John Battams reflects on the division within the union regarding women's issues and women's involvement in the QTU, and the consequences of this, which included gender-tagging of positions on the Executive and in official positions. He describes the changes in the QTU when Mary Kelly became President in 1986.

John Battams - 00:51:33

Interview: 
John Battams
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00:51:33

John Battams speaks about the Presidents of the QTU that he has worked with. He also discusses the Directors General of the Department of Education with whom he worked.

Janice Mayes - 00:04:40

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Janice Mayes
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00:04:40

Janice Mayes discusses her activism in her student union and with the Labor Party around 1989. She talks of the influential people throughout her union career.

Roger Scott - 00:30:48

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Roger Scott
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00:30:48
Roger Scott discusses the diversity of interest groups in Education and role of pressure groups in shaping policy. He comments on discourse and ideas around education and disability during his time in the department.

Frank Peach - 00:13:37

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Frank Peach
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00:13:37
Frank Peach discusses his professional relationships with the Queensland Teachers' Union after he was appointed Director General.

Wayne Goss - 01:05:29

Interview: 
Wayne Goss
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01:05:29
Wayne Goss speaks about the Labor government's strained relationship with the police and teachers unions in the context of ongoing reforms.
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