Sallyanne Atkinson describes changing the self-perception of Brisbanites as her major achievement. She discusses the development of Southbank and reflects on the importance of restructuring Council. She describes her relationship with various State premiers.
Sallyanne Atkinson discusses the development of her political views. She states that her time in Edinburgh was integral to sparking her political interest which continued when she returned to Brisbane in 1970. She claims that she would have joined the ALP if not for the influence of the unions. She details the change in party conferences since the 1970s.
Denver Beanland discusses the role of Gordon Chalk in developing the Performing Arts Complex in the 1970s. He also discusses the promotion of the Arts throughout Queensland and how the budget surplus helped local government.
Denver Beanland comments on the role the AWU played in the Labor Party in 1950s and 1960s. He details the introduction of coal export trade for Queensland at Moura.
Denver Beanland outlines the relationship between local government and federal government, particularly in the area of loan funding for capital works. He discusses the abolition of the Death Duty by the Bjelke-Petersen government, and the surplus funds created by the coal industry.
Llew Edwards discusses his working relationship with Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He describes Bjelke-Petersen in the cabinet room. He discusses how he dealt with some of the strange requests of Bjelke-Petersen.
Llew Edwards describes how Gordon Chalk was replaced by Bill Knox as leader of the Liberal Party. He notes the feelings of the Liberal Executive towards Knox's leadership. He describes how he was then appointed the leader of the Liberal Party and the way in which he went about acquiring the leadership.
Llew Edwards discusses his appointment as Minister for Health, the reasons for his appointment and the mandate for reform given to him by Gordon Chalk. He outlines the impacts of the restructuring of the federal healthcare system.
Martin Tenni discusses the Treasurers he worked with during the Bjelke-Petersen years. He highlights the challenges of decentralisation when distributing funds.
