Terry Hampson discusses Denis Murphy, his historical understanding of the party, and his desire for reform that brought him into conflict with the executive.
Terry Hampson describes the Trades Hall faction that dominated Labor until the creation of the Left faction, and the ongoing conflict over the admission of the AWU.
Terry Hampson discusses the growing frustration of the Labor branches with the central executive's lack of leadership and representativeness, and the way that their resistance to change eventually led to the intervention.
Rob Whiddon discusses Bill Hayden's lack of active involvement in the reform group. He reflects on the build up to intervention and debates the merit of federal interference.
Rob Whiddon recalls divisions within the reform group. He states that differences of opinion emerged over tactics. He notes the vicious nature of the internal dispute.
Rob Whiddon describes the key goals of the reform group. He emphasises the importance of renewing and broadening the parliamentary team and achieving government.
