Peter Henneken recalls his role in the 1990s. He discusses industrial relations and the development of the traineeship program. He notes the benefits and drawbacks of the accord and post-accord industrial relations policy. He also discusses wages bargaining in the public service.
Peter Henneken discusses public service reform and the centralisation of decision making. He notes the reforms in relations to labour policy. He also makes the point that some of the language about the unions used by Kevin Rudd as prime minister was also used during the Goss years. He discusses the balance between central agencies and departments in successive Queensland governments.
Peter Henneken describes his move to the Department of Labour. He tells of different departmental arrangements in this department. He notes his involvement in vocational training policy including the development of traineeships.
Peter Henneken continues to discuss the Catholic mafia. He tells of the assistance he received from them in furthering his career. He notes in this period the Public Service Board and the Labour Department were both predominantly populated by Catholics.
Ian McLean states that intervention delivered the desired outcomes, most importantly returning Labor to power. He also argues that the downside of the Labor companies means the party does not have to rely on unions and branches for funding which has an impact on policies.
