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 recalls his election in 1983. After returning from a Rhodes Scholarship, he worked as a part time tutor at the University of Queensland. He describes how he adopted a scientific approach to the campaign, mapping the needs of the electorate to create an informed understanding.
Rosemary Kyburz describes how she became interested in politics while teaching in Argentina after being shocked by the 'macho' culture of that country. On return to Australia she stood for the Liberal Party in 1972 in the Queensland state seat of Salisbury, with the support of her local tennis club and no campaign money. She had no problem getting endorsement as it was a safe Labor seat and no men were willing to nominate. She did not win.
