Liz Cunningham discusses what she would like to achieve in the future for her electorate, including meeting some infrastructure challenges such as upgrading the hospital. She explains why she continues to enjoy her career and how the support of her family has made this possible.
Liz Cunningham describes some of the advantages of being an independent MP. She describes how she handles the differences between what some members of her community want and her own personal values.
Liz Cunningham comments on Peter Beattie's criticisms that during his time as Premier, the Independent members were acting as group, not unlike a political party.
Liz Cunningham discusses the tension between the Councils of Calliope and the City of Gladstone until the council amalgamation in 2008. She discusses why she chose to transition to State politics as an Independent politician.
Liz Cunningham discusses her early experiences as a local government councillor. She describes some of the challenges and tensions during this part of her career. She describes how she contested the position of Mayor.
Peter Wellington discusses the difficulties of being an Independent in the Queensland parliament. He talks about the skills he developed as a police officer and solicitor and how they have helped him in his political career. He details the resources available to him. He emphasises the importance of the parliamentary library. He uses the example of the civil union debate to highlight the challenges of being in a political party as opposed to being an Independent.
Peter Wellington talks about the additional resources available to him and Independent Liz Cunningham as part of the agreement after the 1998 election. He reflects on his relationship with the Beattie Government.
Peter Wellington describes his first term in parliament and the tension in the Legislative Assembly. He describes his position as a conservative Independent with a social conscience. He describes his support for hospices and providing adequate pain management for the terminally ill. He also talks about double jeopardy laws.
