Dean Wells discusses his main objectives and achievements from his time as Attorney-General. He highlights the importance of ending the gerrymander, legalising homosexuality and freedom of information legislation among other reforms.
Terry Mackenroth outlines his first, unsuccessful election attempt in 1974 and his second, successful attempt in 1977 in the context of the Bjelke-Petersen Government's manipulation of electoral boundaries.
Ian McLean reflects on the electoral position of the Labor Party federally and in Queensland. He discusses the involvement of the Queensland branch in the major social movements of the time. He discusses the internal tensions in the Queensland branch.
Geoff Smith identifies the automated titling system as one the major achievements during his time as Lands Minister. He also credits the Land Rights Act as a major achievement while acknowledging that impetus for this came from the Office of Cabinet. He discusses the push for reform during this time and discusses gerrymandering and poker machine legislation.
Craig Sherrin discusses reform in the National Party in the late 1980s, the party's failure to move with the electorate on social issues, and the lack of opposition offered by Labor at the time, as well as his involvement with the removal of Joh Bjelke-Petersen as head of the party.
Ann Scott contrasts the attitude of the new Goss Government with that of the out-going Bjelke-Petersen Government, and comments on the pros and cons of the new government's review of the public service. She also comments on the Goss Government's implementation of the recommendations of the Fitzgerald Inquiry.
Wayne Goss speaks about the lack of change in Queensland during the decades of conservative government and his desire for wide ranging reform, including the public service and the organisation of portfolios.
