Llew Edwards reflects on Expo, including the legislation introduced, the tight deadlines and the power he had to achieve completion. He recalls how Expo had initially been rejected in cabinet and the reactions of Bob Hawke to Joh Bjelke-Petersen's Expo bid.
Llew Edwards describes how Gordon Chalk was replaced by Bill Knox as leader of the Liberal Party. He notes the feelings of the Liberal Executive towards Knox's leadership. He describes how he was then appointed the leader of the Liberal Party and the way in which he went about acquiring the leadership.
Peter Henneken discusses his relationship with the ministers he served under. He touches on the internal politics of the Liberal Party. He notes the freedom that bureaucrats had over policy during this period. He discusses the culture in the public service under the Bjelke-Petersen regime.
Mal Grierson describes the transition from working at CITEC to becoming a Deputy Director General. He notes that CITEC was largely removed from many other government departments and that he rarely met with his boss, the Deputy Treasurer; and neither did he meet ministers in this time. He discusses working with Justice Minister Bill Knox and John Greenwood Minister for Survey and Evaluation. He notes that computer technology was not high on Joh Bjelke-Petersen's political agenda.
Bill Hewitt delves into the leaderships styles of the various National Party premiers and Liberal leaders and some of the significant events of the era. He gives his views on the replacement of Mike Ahern as premier.
Bill Hewitt delves into the evolution of the relationship between the Liberal and National parties during his career. He talks about the role of the Ginger Group in retaining the principle of innocent until proven guilty.
Mike Ahern discusses the role of committees in parliamentary accountability. He talks specifically about the select committee on crimes of violence, committee on privileges, select committee on education and the role of technology in advancing the delivery of distance education.
