Rob Borbidge discusses the internal politics of the National Party and his shift to take on the Police portfolio at the behest of Premier Ahern. He delves into the fall of the Ahern Government and his replacement by Russell Cooper. He discusses his relationship with Premier Cooper.
Rob Borbidge discusses the establishment of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and Bill Gunn's role in its formation. He comments on the Joh for Canberra campaign and the move to install Russell Hinze as premier.
Wayne Goss discusses the corruption that thrived under the Bjelke-Petersen Government, the degree to which Bjelke-Petersen himself was involved, and the dangers of one party being in power for a long period.
Russell Cooper discusses his role as Premier and Treasurer for seventy-three days. He notes the important developments in that time, in particular the Fitzgerald Report and how he responded to its recommendations. He describes his surprise at some of the broader recommendations from Fitzgerald. He discusses some of the other issues in the short period he was Premier. He notes his reliance on the department when he became Treasurer.
Russell Cooper discusses his impression of the Joh for Canberra campaign. He notes all the support that came from around Australia and the conferences that rallied support. He describes how the campaign died out. He notes his good relationship with the federal National Party, although he states they always helped if there was something in it for them.
