Bill Hewitt discusses the debate over the establishment of the Public Accounts Committee and the disintegration of the coalition between the Liberal and National parties.
Bill Hewitt delves into the establishment of the select committee examining education policy and the influences on the committee's work. He discusses the role of Lionel Powell.
Bill Hewitt delves into the leaderships styles of the various National Party premiers and Liberal leaders and some of the significant events of the era. He gives his views on the replacement of Mike Ahern as premier.
Bill Hewitt reflects on the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He discusses the ability of the joint party room to hold the executive to account. He recalls some of the major issues of the time.
Bill Hewitt discusses the formation of the education committee which was the first select committee formed in 50 years. He then delves into other parliamentary structures and specific public policy issues that he was involved with during the Bjelke-Petersen era.
Bill Hewitt discusses his transition to the ministry after 14 years in parliament. He discusses what was involved in the portfolio and the government's lack of focus on the environment.
Jim Fouras talks about the difficulty of maintaining order in the parliament, the role of the caucus, and the attempt to remove him from the role of Speaker in 1995.
