John Mickel describes becoming a new parliamentarian and challenges of replacing Goss as the local member in Logan. He connects the importance of being a strong local member with combating support for Pauline Hanson in the electorate.
Joan Sheldon relates her early experiences as a Member of Parliament and the lack of induction processes. She describes how she was immediately appointed to the shadow ministry. She recalls support she received from the medical fraternity and the lack of access to the public service.
Mike Horan describes the post-Fitzgerald political context and recalls his first day in parliament. He notes the importance of life experience to help him find his way as a member and compares that to many younger politicians today.
Rosemary Kyburz reflects on her lack of induction to parliament, her difficulties in dealing with members of her electorate who would come to her house in Salisbury with their problems, establishment of her electorate office, her lack of knowledge of protocols in dealing with the public service.
