David Watson discusses running for the federal seat of Forde, the 1984 federal election campaign and his career following his subsequent loss of the federal seat in 1987. He explains how he had entertained the idea of returning to federal government but after discussing the possibility of this with his family decided to go for the state seat of Moggill.
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 the impacts of the Fitzgerald Report with regard to electoral reform and public service reform. He comments on the public perception of commitment to reform by Mike Ahern and Russell Cooper.
David Hamill discusses the 1986 election and the difficulties associated with this election. He comments on the Labor Party leader at the time, Neville Warburton, and the issue of electoral redistribution.
