Llew Edwards discusses his own close relationship with Robert Sparkes, especially in difficult cabinet situations, and the broader influence of Sparkes.
Llew Edwards notes the influences and pressures placed on Joh Bjelke-Petersen to make certain policy changes. He details the three key figures who influenced Bjelke-Petersen – Beryl Young, Allen Callaghan and Robert Sparkes.
Llew Edwards discusses his working relationship with Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He describes Bjelke-Petersen in the cabinet room. He discusses how he dealt with some of the strange requests of Bjelke-Petersen.
Roger Scott discusses the political demise of Joh Bjelke-Petersen and comments on the corruption within the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He outlines the process by which he became the Director General of Education.
Lawrence Springborg discusses his early contact with the hierarchy of the National Party, preselections and branch member participation. He comments on the role of Sir Robert Sparkes in his initial selection, his time in the Young Nationals and coming into conflict with Sparkes.
Lawrence Springborg discusses his education. He describes the formation of his political views and the influence of his schooling and living in the Bjelke-Petersen era.
Joan Sheldon discusses Queensland's status as a low tax state. She outlines her views on asset sales, with specific reference to electricity, water and airports.
Peter Ellis notes that in 1986 his perceptions of government changed. He describes the preparations for the 1987 Premiers' conference where it was set to discuss the overlap between state and federal issues. He describes the coming of the Ahern Government and Ahern's style of listening to advisors, which was in contrast to Bjelke-Petersen's style of having key public service advisors.
Ian McLean notes the major industrial disputes of the late 1970s and the 1980s. He discusses the importance of the SEQEB dispute in unifying the union movement and the Labor Party.
