Beattie Government 1998-2007

Peter Beattie - 01:11:29

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01:11:29
Peter Beattie speaks about his relationship with the media, particularly the Courier mail and The Australian.

Peter Beattie - 01:04:07

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01:04:07
Peter Beattie discusses the work his government did to establish Queensland as a base for major companies like Virgin, and the impact that increased airline competition had on travel and the Queensland economy.

Peter Beattie - 00:56:45

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00:56:45
Peter Beattie reflects on his policy initiatives, identifying the Smart State suite of policies as his greatest achievement, and reiterating his belief in the importance of research and innovation in Queensland's future.

Peter Beattie - 00:52:06

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00:52:06
Peter Beattie discusses his decision to retire from politics, his work to foster talent within the party in order to transition the leadership of the party, and initial resistance to his selection of a female successor.

Peter Beattie - 00:49:18

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00:49:18
Peter Beattie talks about taxes and revenue, focusing particularly on the negotiations surrounding the introduction of the GST, and the revenue generated by gambling.

Peter Beattie - 00:46:47

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00:46:47
Peter Beattie considers the major crises faced during his premiership, reflecting that his government avoided the scandals of the Bjelke-Petersen era by emphasising honesty.

Peter Beattie - 00:45:12

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00:45:12
Peter Beattie discusses his approach to dealing with lobby groups and donations in the context of the Fitzgerald Inquiry.

Peter Beattie - 00:36:49

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00:36:49
Peter Beattie discusses the importance of renewal in the cabinet, and the need to ensure that under-performing ministers move on.

Peter Beattie - 00:33:42

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00:33:42
Peter Beattie speaks about his first term as premier, and the creation of the first cabinet. He discusses subsequent cabinets, and the challenge of dealing with ministers of varying abilities.

Peter Beattie - 00:25:49

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00:25:49
Peter Beattie talks about the shadow cabinet's preparation for office while in opposition, and their development of a suite of new reform policies gathered together under the  agenda-setting concept of the Smart State.
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