Wayne Goss

Roger Scott - 00:04:52

Interview: 
Roger Scott
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00:04:52
Roger Scott discusses the political demise of Joh Bjelke-Petersen and comments on the corruption within the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He outlines the process by which he became the Director General of Education.

Terry Mackenroth - 00:19:22

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Terry Mackenroth
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00:19:22
Terry Mackenroth discusses resigning as Police Minister in 1991 following a CJC inquiry, and his return to the cabinet after the next election.

Terry Hampson - 01:10:21

Interview: 
Terry Hampson
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01:10:21
Terry Hampson outlines the way the post-intervention cohesion in the party allowed Labor to present itself as an alternative government, and the importance of their progressive policy.

Lawrence Springborg - 00:26:30

Interview: 
Lawrence Springborg
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00:26:30
Lawrence Springborg states his views on public service arrangements during the Goss era.

Joan Sheldon - 00:44:41

Interview: 
Joan Sheldon
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00:44:41
Joan Sheldon outlines the debate surrounding the privatisation of Suncorp, QIDC and Metway Bank. She discusses the controversy surrounding the government decision to buy Metway so it could become part of a package with Suncorp.

Rob Whiddon - 01:16:37

Interview: 
Rob Whiddon
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01:16:37
Rob Whiddon discusses the period between the 1980 intervention and achieving electoral success in 1989. He highlights the importance of leadership in obtaining government.

Rob Whiddon - 00:42:46

Interview: 
Rob Whiddon
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00:42:46
Rob Whiddon describes the key goals of the reform group. He emphasises the importance of renewing and broadening the parliamentary team and achieving government.

Warren Pitt - 01:25:21

Interview: 
Warren Pitt
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01:25:21
Warren Pitt discusses the various premiers he has worked under and their working styles. He reflects on the Bligh Government and the criticism the government has faced since announcing the asset sales.

Warren Pitt - 00:30:12

Interview: 
Warren Pitt
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00:30:12
Warren Pitt discusses his loss at the 1995 election. He highlights the importance of the establishment of the Cape York Wilderness Zone and the feeling that citizens were losing access to the area. He talks about the importance of regional Queensland to ensuring the continuation of the Goss Government.

Peter Ellis - 00:49:52

Interview: 
Peter Ellis
Time: 
00:49:52
Peter Ellis describes his move to Executive Chairman of the Queensland Coal Board. He notes his earlier work on the Savage Committee. He goes on to note the review of the coal board and the abolition of the coal board. He discusses Wayne Goss's coming to power and the perceptions of the public service by senior ministers at the time. He notes his own personal feelings from within the public service at this time of change.
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