Smart State

Robin Sullivan - 00:20:50

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Robin Sullivan
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00:20:50
Robin Sullivan discusses Smart State, commenting that the Education Department had very little input into any related policies, and reaped little reward from any programs.

Robin Sullivan - 00:15:35

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Robin Sullivan
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00:15:35
Robin Sullivan notes the early attempts at interstate co-operation over school curriculum, and the contention over matters related to environment and Indigenous history. She discusses the genesis of the Smart State slogan, and comments that it had far more impact on tertiary and industrial education than on schools.

Terry Mackenroth - 00:55:05

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Terry Mackenroth
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00:55:05
Terry Mackenroth details the funding of the Smart State initiative and changing the way budget priorities were negotiated.

Lawrence Springborg - 00:53:50

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Lawrence Springborg
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00:53:50
Lawrence Springborg discusses the origins of the Smart State policy and some of its components.

Lawrence Springborg - 00:49:53

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Lawrence Springborg
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00:49:53
Lawrence Springborg discusses Beattie's media skills and the Smart State policy. He describes Smart State as building on the work of earlier governments.

Rachel Hunter - 00:16:04

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Rachel Hunter
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00:16:04
Rachel Hunter outlines her time as Public Service Commissioner, including the development of the Public Service Charter and planning for the 21st century, as well as improvements in reporting.

Rob Whiddon - 01:37:41

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Rob Whiddon
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01:37:41
Rob Whiddon describes Treasury's response to Smart State. He discusses the Bligh Government's reorientation of priorities.

Rob Whiddon - 01:36:40

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Rob Whiddon
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01:36:40
Rob Whiddon discusses the attitude towards Smart State within the government and public service.

Rob Whiddon - 01:33:50

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Rob Whiddon
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01:33:50
Rob Whiddon describes the role of Smart State in overturning Queensland's reputation. He describes Queensland as the Athens of the North and the resentment from other states. He discusses the international recognition of Queensland as the Smart State.

Rob Whiddon - 01:28:56

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Rob Whiddon
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01:28:56
Rob Whiddon discusses the origins of Smart State, the concept and term. He discusses the role of Peter Beattie, John Mattick and his own role.
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