Sallyanne Atkinson describes the National Party in the Bjelke-Petersen era and the politics of the BCC during this period. She states her support for an amalgamated party.
Denver Beanland recalls the emerging interest of the Liberal Party in the Brisbane City Council and the reason for his standing for a seat in the ward of Auchenflower in the 1976 local election.
Terry Hampson discusses the main catalysts for the intervention, including Queensland Labor's ineffectiveness in combating the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He comments on the work done by key supporters of the administration to keep the party together.
Jim Soorley details the Brisbane City Council's efforts to retain Brisbane's heritage values, especially in relation to housing planning and construction.
Jim Soorley discusses the Beattie Government's Council amalgamations agenda. He discusses the intersection of different levels of government, and how there is often unneccesary overlap. He notes leadership at the different levels of government, and the leadership styles of different Lord Mayors. He notes the appointment of his successor when he retired as Lord Mayor.
Harry Hauenschild explains how the Labor Party came to own a radio station 4KQ and the decision process for accessing the Labor Party holdings during this era. He explains how the central executive made decisions.
Harry Hauenschild identifies the key policy and decision makers during this period, the Inner Executive of the Labor Party and the Executive of the Queensland Trades and Labor Council (TLC). He describes how the intervention would not have occurred had the Labor Party radio station not been in a slump.
