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Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: a case for democratic improvement, State Development shareholdings, looming teacher pay talks, and the simmering four-day week.

People don’t like the idea of more politicians, according to the widely held belief.

Some people also dislike vegetables, but the consequences of going without are not ideal. And if your doctor suggested you should eat more vegetables, you’d listen – right?

In this metaphor, the doctor is the Clerk of the…

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