Llew Edwards outlines the significant things that happened when he entered politics but before he became a minister. He describes winning his seat in the 1974 election by a large majority.
Bill Hayden relates his experience of ideological conflict in Queensland. He discusses the political culture of Ipswich which was solidly left and influenced by the Masons. He talks about his own religious history moving from Catholicism to atheism and tells how he was approached to join the Masons.
Llew Edwards describes his experiences during the 1972 state election. He discusses those politicians who had early experiences with local government and then went into state politics.
David Hamill discusses his endorsement as a Labor candidate for parliament, following his return from Oxford in 1981 and his discussions with another candidate who was also hoping to run.
Scott Prasser states he was born 26 April 1954, in Ipswich Queensland. Attended primary school at Leichhardt State School in Ipswich, West End State School in Townsville, East Ipswich State School in Ipswich, secondary education at Ipswich Grammmar School. Completed BA and Master of Public Administration at University of Queensland, and PhD Griffith University (2004).
