Mines, Energy and Northern Development

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.

Peter Ellis - 00:03:58

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
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00:03:58
Peter Ellis discusses his early career in the geological survey of Queensland and the shift in attitudes in the 1960s when environmental issues emerged. He describes his work as a technical advisor to Arnold Bennett in the Royal Commission into oil drilling on the Great Barrier Reef. After completion of this work, he notes a turning point in his career when he became director of environmental control.

Martin Tenni - 00:29:20

Interview: 
Martin Tenni
Time: 
00:29:20
Martin Tenni discusses the key issues he dealt with during his time at mines and energy.

Martin Tenni - 00:15:34

Interview: 
Martin Tenni
Time: 
00:15:34
Martin Tenni describes how he came to be appointed to the ministry. He states that he was appointed after Bjelke-Petersen fired Mike Ahern and others from the ministry in 1983.
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