Rob Whiddon describes the key goals of the reform group. He emphasises the importance of renewing and broadening the parliamentary team and achieving government.
Molly Robson discusses women in government and the challenges of the male dominated culture. She comments on the role of parliamentary committees in advancing the reforms of the Goss Government.
Lesley Clark discusses her experiences as a woman in parliament. She reflects on the campaign to achieve affirmative action in the Labor Party. She discusses the implementation of penalties for failing to reach quotas. She talks about the approaches of other countries and parties.
Jim Fouras describes the disappointment of being disendorsed in 1986, the role of the Labor factions, his relationship with the government after being re-elected in 1989, and taking up the position of Parliamentary Speaker.
Ruth Matchett outlines her visit in 1992 to Canada with Minister Anne Warner (1989-95) and Norma Jones to examine indigenous issues, and her experiences of Inuits and Native Americans and the implications for Indigenous policy in Australia.
Ruth Matchett comments on the qualities of Anne Warner as Minister for Family Services (1989-95) and the priorities of the department including child protection legislation, moving away from the paternalistic approach in Aboriginal and Islander Affairs, new legislation in the disability area, child care, and ageing including the introduction of the Seniors Card. In the first 1-2 years there were 10 major pieces of legislation.
