Bill Hayden discusses the origins of the reform group in 1977. He notes the differences between working and middle class people. He describes the dissatisfaction of the middle class with the Labor Party. He notes the lack of education opportunities for working class Queenslanders in the past.
Bill Hayden details the governance and culture of the Queensland branch of the Labor Party prior to intervention. He tells how he offered to resign from the state executive in order to give Denis Murphy an opportunity.
Bill Hayden relates his feelings towards Trades Hall leader and Labor Party President Jack Egerton and reflects on Egerton's working style. He details his own political views and the fact that he was never really part of a faction despite his involvement in the foundation of the Centre Left.
Bill Hayden discusses the lessons of the split for Queensland. He sees much of the split as about political opportunism and personal promotion. He tells how he offered his resignation to the Inner Executive in the 1980s to make way for Denis Murphy.
Wilf Ardill discusses the intervention into the Queensland branch of the ALP. He describes the push for intervention as coming from the general membership as opposed to single individuals.
Wilf Ardill relates the origins of the Reform Group and the Socialist Left faction which was formed in the wake of the emergence of the Reform Group. He discusses the divide between unions and branch members.
Harry Hauenschild discusses the issues that led to federal intervention and the motivation behind those who were pushing for proportional representation. He explains how this group pressured the National Executive to intervene.
Colin Hughes explains his involvement in the study of elections in Australia and in developing countries. He discusses efforts to reform the Queensland electoral system.
David Hamill discusses his time in Opposition following his election. He explains some of the tensions involved in the Labor Party, due to factions and the federal intervention into the Queensland branch of the Labor Party.
