law reform

Matt Foley - 01:47:40

Interview: 
Matt Foley
Time: 
01:47:40

Matt Foley comments on future law reforms he believes are required in Queensland.

Dean Wells - 00:42:10

Interview: 
Dean Wells
Time: 
00:42:10

Dean Wells discusses the policy positions he pursued after he moved to the backbench. He discusses his concerns about Section 280 of the Criminal Code and his aims to reform this part of the code.

Dean Wells - 00:11:03

Interview: 
Dean Wells
Time: 
00:11:03

Dean Wells reflects on the failure to introduce a Simple Offences Act and to proclaim the new criminal code. He discusses the changes introduced to the criminal code by the Borbidge government.

Dean Wells - 00:07:44

Interview: 
Dean Wells
Time: 
00:07:44

Dean Wells reflects on his relationship with the department during his time as Attorney-General. He notes the enthusiasm within the public service about the possibility for reform. He was the first Attorney-General to introduce legislation banning discrimination against breast feeding mothers.

Dean Wells - 00:06:41

Interview: 
Dean Wells
Time: 
00:06:41

Dean Wells discusses law reform in Queensland.

Dean Wells - 00:00:00

Interview: 
Dean Wells
Time: 
00:00:00

Dean Wells discusses his main objectives and achievements from his time as Attorney-General. He highlights the importance of ending the gerrymander, legalising homosexuality and freedom of information legislation among other reforms.

Peter Wellington - 00:39:00

Interview: 
Peter Wellington
Time: 
00:39:00

Peter Wellington describes his greatest achievement as the efforts to push for greater respite services. He also discusses some of the other key areas where he has pushed for reform. He highlights the rights of the terminally ill and the important reform to double jeopardy laws as two important areas.

Peter Wellington - 00:13:46

Interview: 
Peter Wellington
Time: 
00:13:46

Peter Wellington describes his first term in parliament and the tension in the Legislative Assembly. He describes his position as a conservative Independent with a social conscience. He describes his support for hospices and providing adequate pain management for the terminally ill. He also talks about double jeopardy laws.

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