factions

Jim Elder - 01:44:39

Interview: 
Jim Elder
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01:44:39
Jim Elder describes the events leading up to the Shepherdson Inquiry and discusses his disappointment about the end of his political career.

Jim Elder - 00:25:29

Interview: 
Jim Elder
Time: 
00:25:29
Jim Elder describes his relationship with the Premier as his assistant in Economic and Trade Development matters and as a factional leader. He states the Premier probably helped his career behind the scenes.

Jim Elder - 00:09:51

Interview: 
Jim Elder
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00:09:51
Jim Elder discusses his first term in parliament. He highlights his role as a factional leader within the party which involved management of the backbench. He delves into his role as the chair of the committee examining the state's ambulance service.

Jim Elder - 00:04:13

Interview: 
Jim Elder
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00:04:13
Jim Elder discusses the role of factions in the party. He notes his ideological position and his ties with the AWU and associated party branches. He discusses preselection and election.

Mike Reynolds - 01:12:45

Interview: 
Mike Reynolds
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01:12:45
Mike Reynolds discusses the decision to allow the AWU to return to Labor and the impact this had on the party.

Mike Reynolds - 01:00:01

Interview: 
Mike Reynolds
Time: 
01:00:01
Mike Reynolds details the development and functioning of the Labor factions after intervention, particularly the Centre Left and the Socialist Left.

Mike Reynolds - 00:56:36

Interview: 
Mike Reynolds
Time: 
00:56:36
Mike Reynolds discusses the development of Labor factions in Queensland during the period of the intervention, particularly the Centre Left.

Mike Reynolds - 00:52:37

Interview: 
Mike Reynolds
Time: 
00:52:37
Mike Reynolds recalls northern Labor's response to the intervention, concern with the public discord that resulted, and the role of interstate support in mounting the intervention.

Mike Reynolds - 00:39:44

Interview: 
Mike Reynolds
Time: 
00:39:44
Mike Reynolds discusses the growing momentum for reform generated at the 1977 and 1979 Labor conferences and the Bardon meeting, and the resistance mounted by the Old Guard.

Mike Reynolds - 00:18:19

Interview: 
Mike Reynolds
Time: 
00:18:19
Mike Reynolds outlines the dominance of the conservative Labor Inner Executive, and attempts to make the party more progressive and the state executive more representative.
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