Sallyanne Atkinson states that she believes lord mayors should be popularly elected in order to better represent the city. She argues popular election adds authority to the position. She mentions her support for a republic.
Rob Borbidge reflects on the 1995 election and the respective campaigns of the Goss Government and Opposition. He delves into the controversy surrounding the seat of Mundingburra and Cunningham's decision to support a minority coalition government. He states that this was the first time in decades that an Australian government had been replaced without the mechanism of an election.
Rob Borbidge reflects on the fall of Joh Bjelke-Petersen after several ministers were removed from their positions. Borbidge tells how Bjelke-Petersen refused to resign and delves into the process the party implemented to remove him from office. He discusses the rise of the Ahern Government and his own elevation to the ministry.
