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.
Mike Horan discusses his turn to politics and the difficulty of owning his dairy farm. He recalls being approached to run for the seat of Toowoomba by Clive Berghofer and joining the National Party.
Bill Hayden talks about Queensland Labor's poor showing in the 1974 Senate election. He argues that Whitlam developed good policies but suggests the implementation process could have been better managed. He recalls Vince Gair's appointment to be Ambassador of Ireland.
Bill Hayden relates his feelings towards Trades Hall leader and Labor Party President Jack Egerton and reflects on Egerton's working style. He details his own political views and the fact that he was never really part of a faction despite his involvement in the foundation of the Centre Left.
Bill Hayden discusses the impact of the 1957 split on members of the Labor Party with particular reference to Ipswich. Hayden tells of his election to federal parliament in 1961. He states that he did not expect to win so soon after the split but equates part of his success to Gough Whitlam's efforts to tap into feelings of discontent over the neglect of Queensland.
Yvonne Chapman discusses the impacts of her early life experiences on her political views. She explains how she became involved in politics following the election of Gough Whitlam.