Cabinet Office

Roger Scott - 00:41:05

Interview: 
Roger Scott
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00:41:05
Roger Scott discusses the key issues within Education, including school zoning, selective public schools and transport to school.

Roger Scott - 00:10:34

Interview: 
Roger Scott
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00:10:34
Roger Scott discusses the purpose and practice of the Office of Cabinet.

Peter Ellis - 01:21:15

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
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01:21:15
Peter Ellis discusses abolishing the Office of Cabinet and the changes to the upper levels of the public service with the Borbidge Government. He notes the approachable style of Rob Borbidge that encouraged ministers and department heads.

Peter Henneken - 00:43:35

Interview: 
Peter Henneken
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00:43:35
Peter Henneken discusses public service reform and the centralisation of decision making. He notes the reforms in relations to labour policy. He also makes the point that some of the language about the unions used by Kevin Rudd as prime minister was also used during the Goss years. He discusses the balance between central agencies and departments in successive Queensland governments.

Molly Robson - 01:44:53

Interview: 
Molly Robson
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01:44:53
Molly Robson comments on her achievements, including species preservation and the introduction of legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, Wet Tropics Legislation, Great Barrier Marine Park Legislation, Nature Preservation and the Moreton Bay Act. She explains her pride at working with Indigenous groups. She comments on the frustrations and challenges of designing and implementing environment policy.

Molly Robson - 01:12:27

Interview: 
Molly Robson
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01:12:27
Molly Robson discusses the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef with regards to drilling for oil. She explains what the Goss Government implemented in the way of compensation for displaced workers on Fraser Island.

Molly Robson - 00:45:04

Interview: 
Molly Robson
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00:45:04
Molly Robson comments on the process of cabinet reform during the Goss era. She outlines the preparation involved prior to attending cabinet and the expectations of Wayne Goss during cabinet meetings. She explains the role of the Office of Cabinet in co-ordinating the cabinet submissions.

Leigh Tabrett - 00:17:46

Interview: 
Leigh Tabrett
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00:17:46
Leigh Tabrett reflects on the impact of the Goss Government reforms, the struggle to professionalise the public service, and the growing complexity of government bureaucracy, particularly with ministerial appointments.

Lesley Clark - 00:40:59

Interview: 
Lesley Clark
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00:40:59
Lesley Clark discusses relationships within the public service under Goss and Beattie. She emphasises the importance of personality and reflects on the roles of Kevin Rudd and Ken Smith. She discusses the public service reforms introduced by the Goss Government.

Geoff Smith - 00:36:44

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Geoff Smith
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00:36:44
Geoff Smith describes his political style and comments broadly on the approach governments take to the media.
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