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 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 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 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 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 outlines the dominance of the conservative Labor Inner Executive, and attempts to make the party more progressive and the state executive more representative.
