Lindsay Jones recalls working as part of the ALP office team leading to the 1989 election, particularly the focus on winning the women's vote and working with extra parliamentary organisations such as the Wilderness Society.
John Battams describes some of the changes within the QTU that he supported, including increasing the number of union representatives, encouraging in-school campaigns and the creation of a Campaign Action Group (CAG).
Bob Gleeson claims that the ALP in Gregory was functioning well at maintaining the ALP vote. He says they never lost their passion and enthusiasm, upholding the 40% primary vote from bush electors who always voted ALP. He expresses pride that the ALP was seen to fight on principled issues, not populist issues.
Liz Cunningham describes aspects of her campaign strategy. She explains how she lost her first election challenge in 1992 but went on to win in 1995. She discusses the subsequent decision to prevent sitting council members from running for state seats.
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.
Sallyanne Atkinson recalls her belief that she would win the 1991 election. She discusses the Brisbane Plan, which was a whole-of-government plan examining infrastructure and green space in Brisbane. She discusses media coverage of Council issues and she reflects on the mistakes of the Liberal Party campaign. She compares her final campaign with her first. She discusses the 2009 State government election.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes her decision to stand down from the safe Indooroopilly Ward and run for the Lord Mayoralty in her mid-thirties. She describes her campaign and the major issues.
