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.
Rosemary Kyburz discusses her decision to stand in the 1974 Queensland state election for the seat of Salisbury for the Liberal Party as again no male wanted endorsement. She had $500 campaign money, the support of the tennis club and had two dozen election posters printed for a large electorate that took in Woodridge, what is now Algester, and Moorooka. Because Joh Bjelke-Petersen campaigned on an anti-Whitlam platform, Kyburz was elected. Only two women were elected in 1974, Kyburz and Vicky Kippin (National Party, Mourilyan electorate) in north Queensland.
Rob Borbidge discusses the leadership styles of Bjelke-Petersen, Ahern and Cooper. In particular he notes Bjelke-Petersen's great ability to communicate.
Rob Borbidge discusses the establishment of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and Bill Gunn's role in its formation. He comments on the Joh for Canberra campaign and the move to install Russell Hinze as premier.
Rob Borbidge reflects on the fall of Joh Bjelke-Petersen after several ministers were removed from their positions. Borbidge tells how Bjelke-Petersen refused to resign and delves into the process the party implemented to remove him from office. He discusses the rise of the Ahern Government and his own elevation to the ministry.
Rob Borbidge comments on Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the experience of governing under him. He argues Bjelke-Petersen was very different in person from how he was seen publicly.
Rob Borbidge discusses his first attempt to enter parliament as a National Party candidate for the state seat of Rippon in Victoria. He tells of his move to Queensland with his family and the role of death duties in that decision. He relates how his family purchased the Surfers Paradise Motor Inn and he states how he played a significant role in its management.
Russell Cooper describes the period when Joh Bjelke-Petersen was deposed as Premier. He describes the disagreements within the National Party before this, the removal of five ministers by Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the election of Mike Ahern. He discusses the flow-on impact this had on grass roots supporters of the National Party, and its subsequent roots in One Nation.
Russell Cooper discusses his impression of the Joh for Canberra campaign. He notes all the support that came from around Australia and the conferences that rallied support. He describes how the campaign died out. He notes his good relationship with the federal National Party, although he states they always helped if there was something in it for them.
