Terry Hogan describes his role as a review manager in the PSMC, including undertaking a review of the Treasury Department. He notes that while some departments resisted change, others saw benefit in working with the review process.
Terry Hogan compares his experiences of public sector reform under the Hawke federal government in the 1980s and the Goss Government in Queensland in the 1990s. He comments on perceptions of politicisation of the public service, and notes the recurrence of this under the recently elected Newman Government. He recalls the lack of policy capacity in many government departments, and how the PSMC attempted to encourage a more policy coordinated public sector.
Terry Hogan remembers the interest in Grafton at the Goss Government coming to office in Queensland in late 1989. He describes taking up a position in 1990 with the newly created Public Sector Management Commission, and his eventual role there as a review manager.
Matt Foley recalls his pre-existing impressions of the Queensland Parliament prior to the election of the Goss Government in 1989. He discusses some of the reforms of the Goss Government.
John Hay explains the funding commitment made by the Borbidge Government to the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and argues Rob Borbidge's role should not be under-acknowledged.
Keith De Lacy discusses his disappointment at losing the election in 1996. He speaks about the challenges to today's politicians. He recalls a story about Bob Menzies.
Keith De Lacy recalls delivering a speech criticising the fiscal management of the previous government and the media fallout from this speech. He comments on the role of the Office of Cabinet during the Goss era.
Keith De Lacy discusses becoming Treasurer in 1989 and describes the challenges associated with being a politician. He outlines the spending priorities of the Goss Government.
