Molly Robson explains the processes that preceded her preselection for the Springwood electorate. She illustrates the challenges of campaigning and the importance of understanding the issues of the constituency.
Lesley Clark discusses the tension between development and the environment in North Queensland. From 1981 when she became involved with the Wildlife Preservation Society she came into conflict with Martin Tenni over environmental and Indigenous issues. She describes Martin Tenni's political activism after leaving politics and relates her decision to take a less visible role, serving as campaign director for the seat in the state election in 2006 and the federal election in 2009.
Lesley Clark discusses her decision to contest the 1998 election. One Nation obtained considerable support but she managed to win the seat. She highlights her reliance on Green preferences and her fraught relationship with the Greens.
Lesley Clark describes her career trajectory. She discusses the political culture of Barron River and the reasons she won in 1989. She lost in 1995 in the swing against the Goss Government. She highlights the role of the conservation movement in her defeat.
David Watson discusses campaign strategies, in particular those in the 1996 election. He explains the formal strategies used to prime the public against the Goss Government and explains how they campaigned to show that the National and Liberal parties could work together.
Geoff Smith explains how he was one of only two new Labor members elected at the 1980 election and credits this success to campaigning on regional issues. He comments on the divide between regional and urban Queensland and the effects of this on the policy agenda.
Jim Fouras reflects on the importance and impact of door-knocking as a campaign technique, dealing with the diverse views of constituents, and maintaining his principles.
