1990 Cabinet Papers: Goss’ plan for daylight savings

The year was 1990 in Queensland and with a new decade, came a new premier and a progressive agenda which voters ultimately embraced in years to come. The Sunshine State was coming out of the dark ages, pushing ahead with gay rights legislation and improving the position of women, as it put the ‘Joh’ years behind it.Around the world, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, Margaret Thatcher resigned as the UK’s prime minister and Madonna’s timeless hit Vogue was released. For the newly elected…



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