Jim Fouras discusses his relationship with the public service while in the shadow ministry, the difficulty of obtaining support or information, and the importance of public service leaks in exposing corruption.
Jim Fouras recalls the issues surrounding the illegal resumption of land around Kangaroo Point, and his reputation as a trouble-shooter and social justice advocate.
Jim Fouras discusses his sharp learning curve on becoming Shadow Minister for Welfare Services and Prisons in 1977, and the numerous people who helped him.
Jim Fouras discusses his politicisation through resistance to the Vietnam War and the Bjelke-Petersen Government, and Tom Burns' encouragement to run for parliament.
Desley Boyle discusses moving into management psychology after 20 years of clinical practice and completing an MBA. She outlines the different political allegiances of her parents, and her shift towards more left wing politics when she moved to Cairns in the late 1970s.
Craig Sherrin discusses education reform during the Bjelke-Petersen era, Joh Bjelke-Petersen's personal accessibility to lobbyists and constituents, and Flo Bjelke-Petersen's contribution to the government.
Craig Sherrin reflects on what he sees as the pros and cons of governments in Queensland, arguing that while the conservatives overemphasised the economy, Labor overemphasised the social.
