Jim Fouras talks about the difficulty of maintaining order in the parliament, the role of the caucus, and the attempt to remove him from the role of Speaker in 1995.
Desley Boyle discusses taking on the Environment portfolio in addition to her other responsibilities, and the challenges posed by this additional role. She outlines the Daintree land buy-back scheme, and how unpopular it was with some parts of her electorate.
Desley Boyle describes her move into the Cabinet as the Minister for Local Government and for Women, and her main accomplishments in both roles, including local government reforms and domestic violence initiatives.
Desley Boyle discusses the infrastructure works carried out in Cairns during the second Beattie Government, and dealing with her electorate's view that North Queensland is underfunded.
Desley Boyle discusses becoming the member for Cairns and her relationship with the Labor Party and with the AWU faction. She describes serving in Beattie's minority government, and the scandals and resignations that marred the end of his first term.
Craig Sherrin discusses Beattie's Smart State initiative, lauding its focus on education and skills, and comments on Bligh's Q2 program, which he sees as less successful.
