Manfred Cross discusses the opposition of the Labor Party to the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He recalls when Percy Tucker challenged Bjelke-Petersen to an election when the Labor Party were organisationally very deficient.
Manfred Cross discusses the influence of social change in the 1960s and 1970s, and the Labor Party's response. He lists the leaders and secretaries that the party had throughout this period.
Bill Hewitt recalls his early experiences as an MP and the support he received from Treasurer Thomas Hiley. He discusses his appointment as secretary of the joint parties and Chairperson of Committees in 1975 after serving in the role in a temporary capacity. He talks about his approach to managing the committees.
