Borbidge Government 1996-98

John Sosso - 01:14:02

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John Sosso
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01:14:02

John Sosso discusses the cause of the Borbidge Government's demise, focusing on delegation of responsibilities at the director general and ministerial levels. He discusses the role of Liz Cunningham.

John Sosso - 01:11:36

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John Sosso
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01:11:36

John Sosso details ways in which the Borbidge Government remedied relations with the Public Service. He states his views on the merit principle and advancement in the service.

John Sosso - 01:08:55

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John Sosso
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01:08:55

John Sosso describes his involvement with the infamous hit list. He outlines Rob Borbidge's treatment of the Public Service throughout this period.

John Sosso - 01:00:16

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John Sosso
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01:00:16

John Sosso describes his position and responsibilities when the Borbidge Government came to power.

Denver Beanland - 01:04:15

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Denver Beanland
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01:04:15

Denver Beanland describes the administrative confusion he faced at the start of the Borbidge government.

Jim Elder - 00:50:36

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Jim Elder
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00:50:36
Jim Elder outlines the Goss Government's public service reforms and the rebuilding of relationships when Labor returned to power.

Jim Elder - 00:47:35

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Jim Elder
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00:47:35
Jim Elder provides his views on the Borbidge Government's approach to public service and the existence of a hit list of public servants.

Robin Sullivan - 00:23:00

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Robin Sullivan
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00:23:00
Robin Sullivan discusses her decision to take up an appointment as Children and Young People's Commissioner and her desire to combat some of the fundamental threats to children. She discusses her attempts to re-invigorate and strengthen the office and the conflicts that arose with the Minister for Families, Anna Bligh, before the commission was moved from her department to Premier's.

Terry Mackenroth - 00:27:42

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Terry Mackenroth
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00:27:42
Terry Mackenroth describes the incoming Borbidge Government, including the ramifications of the capital works freeze, and the replacement of the public servants with Bjelke-Petersen era stalwarts.

Lawrence Springborg - 00:43:58

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Lawrence Springborg
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00:43:58
Lawrence Springborg describes the fall of the Borbidge Government and formation of the first Beattie Government.
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