Sue Yarrow discusses the governance structures of the Labor Party prior to the intervention with emphasis on the role of the secretary and the role of conferences in developing policy direction. She notes how ideas and people were sidelined and describes some of the difficulties in implementing change.
Ian McLean reflects on internal conflict in the Labor Party and consequences for the union movement. He highlights the decision to try to limit the impact on the TLC and the parliamentary wing.
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.
Bill Hayden details the governance and culture of the Queensland branch of the Labor Party prior to intervention. He tells how he offered to resign from the state executive in order to give Denis Murphy an opportunity.
