Matt Foley discusses his appointment as Attorney General and Minister for Justice and the Arts in 1998 with emphasis on the immediate priorities for the portfolios. He describes reforms to the stalking laws, the Criminal Code, the Guardianship and Administration Act and de facto law.
Denver Beanland describes how he became Deputy Leader and then Leader of the Liberal Party in May 1990. He discusses becoming Attorney-General for Queensland.
Diane Fingleton discusses her time working in government departments, including Attorney-General Dean Wells' office and later in the Women's Policy Unit.
Rod Welford recalls events at Christmas party which were referred to the CMC. He describes the later appointment of Rachel Hunter from the Public Service Commission as Director General of the department.
Rod Welford discusses his move to Attorney General when the Beattie Government returned for a second term. He describes one community cabinet in Roma when six hundred farmers turned out in protest and Peter Beattie showed his support of vegetation laws but did back off on some of the harsher laws.
Rachel Hunter discusses taking up the position of Director General of the Department of Justice and Attorney General in 2003 as part of a review of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, her work on the public administration function of the department, and the importance of building trusting relationships with public servants and ministers.
Bill Hewitt discusses the tensions between the Liberals and the Nationals. He highlights the appointment of the chief justice and the debate over the public accounts committee.
Rob Borbidge discusses working with Independent, Liz Cunningham. He delves into the commission of inquiry investigating the Criminal Justice Commission which sparked a vote of no-confidence in Attorney General Denver Beanland. Borbidge explains his decision to support the Attorney General.
