Bob Henricks discusses the TLC and union involvement in protest action. He states that Ken McGrath from the TWU was the first Secretary of the Unions Conservation Committee and Henricks the second. He discusses his involvement in stopping drilling oil on the Barrier Reef, Fraser Island campaigns and his membership of the Fraser Island Defenders Organisation (FIDO) including injuries sustained in a clash with AWU mine workers, his arrest during the SEQEB strike and police harassment.
Peter Ellis discusses his early career in the geological survey of Queensland and the shift in attitudes in the 1960s when environmental issues emerged. He describes his work as a technical advisor to Arnold Bennett in the Royal Commission into oil drilling on the Great Barrier Reef. After completion of this work, he notes a turning point in his career when he became director of environmental control.
Molly Robson comments on her achievements, including species preservation and the introduction of legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, Wet Tropics Legislation, Great Barrier Marine Park Legislation, Nature Preservation and the Moreton Bay Act. She explains her pride at working with Indigenous groups. She comments on the frustrations and challenges of designing and implementing environment policy.
Molly Robson discusses the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef with regards to drilling for oil. She explains what the Goss Government implemented in the way of compensation for displaced workers on Fraser Island.
Molly Robson outlines the challenges to getting the Wet Tropics World Protection Act legislation passed. She comments on some of the issues involved in working with Indigenous stakeholders.
Rosemary Kyburz describes her maiden speech on the environment, notably the Great Barrier Reef. In the joint party room Joh Bjelke-Petersen would express his support for drilling for oil on the reef.
