Reported at www.abc.net.au: Queensland Archives released confidential cabinet papers from the 1994 Labor Goss government, revealing significant issues during the year, including tensions with the Criminal Justice Commission and debates over decriminalizing public drunkenness.

The Goss government faced criticism for its handling of reforms stemming from the Fitzgerald Inquiry, as well as mounting pressure from community protests regarding environmental concerns like koala habitats.

The documents indicate that while the cabinet aimed to continue implementing reforms, they ultimately struggled with accountability and public perception, leading to their eventual loss of power in 1996.