Martin Tenni notes the issues involved in his first portfolio of Environment, Evaluations and Administrative Services and his style as a minister. He focuses on the changes he implemented in relation to property evaluations.
Tom Barton outlines his work on the Cape York Conservation Zone, the backlash from the local non-Indigenous community and the collapse of the scheme when Labor lost government.
Lesley Clark describes her time as a parliamentary secretary in Health and then in Premier and Cabinet. She discusses the Smart Women, Smart State Strategy. She also discusses some of the local issues she was involved with, such as land zoning and environmental issues. She talks about the difficulties associated with dealing with public disenchantment.
Lesley Clark describes the belief in far North Queensland that the area did not get the attention it deserved, but she states the attitude did not reflect reality. She talks about the vulnerability of an economy based on agriculture and tourism and the tension between representing the electorate and the party.
Lesley Clark describes her career trajectory. She discusses the political culture of Barron River and the reasons she won in 1989. She lost in 1995 in the swing against the Goss Government. She highlights the role of the conservation movement in her defeat.
Lesley Clark discusses her desire to extend the role of council beyond 'roads, rates and rubbish'. She highlights her achievements in environmental and social welfare areas during her time in local government. She discusses her decision to join the Labor Party.
Bill Hewitt discusses his transition to the ministry after 14 years in parliament. He discusses what was involved in the portfolio and the government's lack of focus on the environment.
Jim Varghese outlines the key issues during his time in Natural Resources including natural resources management, water management, farming rights and sustainability. He compares the handling of environmental issues under the Borbidge and Goss governments.
Desley Boyle describes saving the Daintree as one of her greatest accomplishments, and the resistance to a cultural/arts precinct in Cairns as her main regret. She discusses her decision to retire.
Rosemary Kyburz reflects on the sexual division of issues, with men more concerned in this era with the economy and money. Her concerns included housing developments, maintaining green corridors, protecting land from over-development.
