Peter Wellington explains the importance of community cabinets. He argues that it required ministers to understand issues of importance to constituents. He describes the anger in the community that contributed to the election of One Nation candidates at the 1998 election.
Peter Wellington talks about the additional resources available to him and Independent Liz Cunningham as part of the agreement after the 1998 election. He reflects on his relationship with the Beattie Government.
Peter Wellington offers his impressions on the 1998 election and the failures of the Borbidge Government. He describes his thinking behind the decision to support the formation of the Beattie Government. He briefly describes his negotiations with Beattie and the legislative agenda of the first Beattie Government.
Peter Wellington describes the key issues for him in the early years of his political career. He refers to the Montville Links project and describes his approach to legislating.
Peter Wellington describes the campaign strategies he used to win elections. He emphasises the importance of community links and his reliance on campaign volunteers. He reflects on his initial election to State parliament in 1998.
Peter Wellington describes his shift from local to State politics and his decision to stand as an Independent. He states that he had been a member of the Liberal Nationals but had fallen out with the Nationals. He refers to his background as a solicitor and local councillor.
