Coordinator General

Paul Fennelly - 00:59:39

Interview: 
Paul Fennelly
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00:59:39

Paul Fennelly talks about his department's role in supporting development projects and investment in Queensland's traditional primary industries, and the department's relations with this sector. He outlines the importance of the role of Coordinator General in determining support for certain projects, but notes that this process may have become overused by state governments.

Paul Fennelly - 00:45:15

Interview: 
Paul Fennelly
Time: 
00:45:15

Paul Fennelly details some of the projects across Queensland that he oversaw as the Coordinator General. He notes that while much of the Smart State agenda saw activity focused on the State's south-east corner, there was huge investment and development projects in other regions. He also outlines some of the role's chief responsibilities.

Paul Fennelly - 00:20:13

Interview: 
Paul Fennelly
Time: 
00:20:13

Paul Fennelly outlines the challenges he faced and alliances he built heading his department after coming into the public service from an industry role. He talks about the central role of the Coordinator General and how he combined this with his position as Director General.

Jim Elder - 01:33:35

Interview: 
Jim Elder
Time: 
01:33:35
Jim Elder discusses whole-of-government coordination.

Jim Elder - 01:17:48

Interview: 
Jim Elder
Time: 
01:17:48
Jim Elder discusses industry development and the efforts made to attract businesses to Queensland.

Jim Elder - 00:13:42

Interview: 
Jim Elder
Time: 
00:13:42
Jim Elder discusses his promotion to the ministry after the 1992 election and his approach to the Business, Industry and Regional Development portfolio. He also discusses the Goss Government's approach to state development and the role of his Director General Ron Boyle.

Tom Barton - 02:13:04

Interview: 
Tom Barton
Time: 
02:13:04
Tom Barton discuss the projects facilitated and funded by State Development, and department staff.

Peter Ellis - 01:16:33

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
Time: 
01:16:33
Peter Ellis discusses his time as Coordinator General by noting the reactions of the various departments. He describes the inter-departmental approach to combating youth suicide. He notes the changes Glyn Davis made to the State Strategic Plan with the Beattie Government.

Peter Ellis - 01:12:08

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
Time: 
01:12:08
Peter Ellis discusses his relationship with Rob Borbidge leading up to his appointment as Coordinator General. He describes, the Borbidge State Strategic Plan and how his work in Premier's was to develop this. He notes the challenges of the early months in the Borbidge Government with leaked cabinet submissions and how he combated this.

Peter Ellis - 00:39:28

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
Time: 
00:39:28
Peter Ellis details his move from environmental control into the Premier's Department. He describes the challenge of combining the Premier's Department with the Coordinator General's Department. He discusses his role as responsible for inter-governmental relations. He discusses his attendance at ministerial councils.
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