Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's best kept secret uncovered
A SECRET of the state's political past has been revealed by the development of Brisbane's Queen's Wharf casino-resort precinct.
Demolition work at the Queensland Government Executive Building has exposed a hidden staircase that led from the office of former premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen.
The concrete stairs, which did not feature in any of the official building plans, gave Sir Joh direct access from his 14th-storey office to the Cabinet Room on the floor below.
Sub-contractors working on the building at 100 George St - once dubbed "Sir Joh's Citadel" - found the route had later been sealed with blockwork, concealing its existence.
Rumours of a secret staircase have long circulated and confirmation will only add to the intrigue surrounding one of the most controversial periods in the state's history.
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