Tony McGrady discusses campaigning for the 1989 election and his approaches to campaigning in subsequent elections. He discusses moving into the Goss cabinet.
Mike Reynolds reflects on the ongoing turmoil in the Labor Party in the 1980s, the way this impacted on the party electorally, and the divisive qualities of Peter Beattie.
Mike Reynolds recalls the relatively good electoral results for Labor at the 1972 election and the difficulty of regaining electoral momentum after the rout at the 1974 election. He discusses Labor's dysfunction throughout the 1970s, focusing on poor candidate selection and campaign strategies.
Rod Welford details the feelings after being elected. He notes the process before the election of being on his own trying to gain votes within his electorate. He details trust as the primary issue of the 1989 election and how Wayne Goss used this to his benefit.
Rod Welford discusses the opportunity to enter Queensland parliament. He details the discussions between himself and Terry Hampson, the state secretary of the Labor Party, about running for the seat of Stafford in the 1989 election. He discusses the preselection process and his approach to campaigning. He notes the previous Labor candidates in the seat of Stafford including Denis Murphy and Janine Walker. He notes the influence of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and Wayne Goss on the 1989 election.
Warren Pitt discusses the 1989 election. He describes the campaign techniques he employed and the importance of the Fitzgerald Inquiry in ending the period of National Party dominance.
Warren Pitt outlines his nomination for state parliament in 1986. He relates the difficulties of running for public office as a public servant during the era of National Party government. He describes the challenges of campaigning in 1986, his connection to the community and eventual success in 1989.
Ian McLean states that intervention delivered the desired outcomes, most importantly returning Labor to power. He also argues that the downside of the Labor companies means the party does not have to rely on unions and branches for funding which has an impact on policies.
