John MacKenzie chats with Peter Beattie, Former Premier of Queensland, to reflect upon 25 years since he entered office as the 36th State Premier in 1998.
Jun 26, 2023, 02:08 AM
John MacKenzie chats with Peter Beattie, Former Premier of Queensland, to reflect upon 25 years since he entered office as the 36th State Premier in 1998.
Mr. Beattie, who was raised in the Tableland and was school captain at Atherton State High, held the premier position when Cairns was lobbying for funding to construct the iconic Esplanade Lagoon, which opened in early 2003.
Mr. Beattie reflected upon the changes in society since his time in office, in particular, the malicious side of social media and politics.
Mr. Beattie, who was raised in the Tableland and was school captain at Atherton State High, held the premier position when Cairns was lobbying for funding to construct the iconic Esplanade Lagoon, which opened in early 2003.
Mr. Beattie reflected upon the changes in society since his time in office, in particular, the malicious side of social media and politics.