Russell Cooper

Denver Beanland - 00:33:37

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Denver Beanland
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00:33:37

Denver Beanland discusses the creation of a coalition between the Liberal and National parties in 1992.

Peter Coaldrake - 00:55:15

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Peter Coaldrake
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00:55:15
Peter Coaldrake discusses the tradition of state government involvement in Queensland universities and education. He discusses the Smart State agenda and the role of Chuck Feeney.

Peter Coaldrake - 00:39:28

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Peter Coaldrake
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00:39:28
Peter Coaldrake discusses the reform of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and influences behind the reforms. He reflects on the criticism that the SES was being populated with academics and 'Mexicans' (from outside of Queensland).

Lawrence Springborg - 00:34:11

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Lawrence Springborg
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00:34:11
Lawrence Springborg recalls the National Party return to government in 1996. He provides an overview of some of major issues of the Borbidge years.

Lawrence Springborg - 00:16:54

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Lawrence Springborg
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00:16:54
Lawrence Springborg discusses his early contact with the hierarchy of the National Party, preselections and branch member participation. He comments on the role of Sir Robert Sparkes in his initial selection, his time in the Young Nationals and coming into conflict with Sparkes.

Joan Sheldon - 01:06:52

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Joan Sheldon
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01:06:52
Joan Sheldon discusses the animosity between the Liberal and National parties and importance of reforming the coalition.

Mike Horan - 00:43:49

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Mike Horan
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00:43:49
Mike Horan discusses the Memorandum of Understanding incident between Rob Borbidge and the Police Union. He notes the financial cost of this to some of his colleagues. 

Pat Weller - 00:32:14

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Pat Weller
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00:32:14
Pat Weller discusses the initial decision to create the CSC following a series of incidents at Boggo Road Gaol, and the factors that led to its failure, including a lack of public interest.

Pat Weller - 00:20:23

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Pat Weller
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00:20:23
Pat Weller discusses taking up the position of chair of the Corrective Services Commission in 1994, and the purpose and function of the Commission.

Pat Weller - 00:08:26

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Pat Weller
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00:08:26
Pat Weller discusses the leadership changes in the National Party at the end of the 1980s in the context of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He discusses the development of public sector policy, the distrubution of shadow portfolios, and the creation of the PSMC as the corollary of the CJC and EARC.
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