Dean Wells discusses his main objectives and achievements from his time as Attorney-General. He highlights the importance of ending the gerrymander, legalising homosexuality and freedom of information legislation among other reforms.
Bob Quinn describes his decision to run in the 1988 by-election for the seat of South Coast following Russ Hinze's retirement. He describes losing the by-election to the National Party's Judy Gamin, followed by his success at the 1989 election. He discusses the composition of the electorate and the various boundary changes.
Rod Welford discusses the 1992 election when he changed seats from Stafford to Everton. He notes that he also proposed preselection for Kedron at the time which created a stir within the party. He notes the controversy before the 1995 election over public housing plans for Albany Creek which created a very close election.
Lawrence Springborg discusses his time as Opposition leader and difficulties associated with reinvigorating the Opposition. He talks about coalition arrangements and debates over which party would take on the leadership in the 2006 election. He states that when he took over the leadership in 2003 he did not think he would still be leading the party when it returned to government. He was interested in rebuilding the non-Labor side of politics.
Warren Pitt outlines his nomination for state parliament in 1986. He relates the difficulties of running for public office as a public servant during the era of National Party government. He describes the challenges of campaigning in 1986, his connection to the community and eventual success in 1989.
Mike Horan discusses electoral redistributions and the disparity in many of the very large seats in Queensland. He outlines the difficulties in covering large electorates.
David Watson discusses leaving office in 1998 after Peter Beattie was elected, citing some of the possible causes of the electoral defeat. He comments on electoral rules, the rise of One Nation and the timing of the election.
