Lindsay Jones discusses the attempts by Toowoomba ALP branch member Frank Moore to charge Norma Jones with disloyalty because she was publicly attacking Ed Casey on the issue of abortion.
Norma Jones discusses issues that diviided ALP branch members in Toowoomba including Ed Casey's leadership, preselection issues, money and the policy on abortion.
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.
Rob Whiddon discusses the key events in the lead up to intervention. He highlights the attempts to expel a number of reform group members. He also notes the role of Ed Casey as the leader of the parliamentary wing in Queensland.