Jim Fouras recalls the issues surrounding the illegal resumption of land around Kangaroo Point, and his reputation as a trouble-shooter and social justice advocate.
David Hamill outlines the strategies he used to win the 1983 state election including involvement from the branch and door knocking. He discusses the turmoil surrounding Liberal leadership and the coalition between the Liberal and National parties.
Craig Sherrin discusses education reform during the Bjelke-Petersen era, Joh Bjelke-Petersen's personal accessibility to lobbyists and constituents, and Flo Bjelke-Petersen's contribution to the government.
Craig Sherrin discusses reform in the National Party in the late 1980s, the party's failure to move with the electorate on social issues, and the lack of opposition offered by Labor at the time, as well as his involvement with the removal of Joh Bjelke-Petersen as head of the party.
Leo Hielscher delves into the nature of public administration in the 1980s. He discusses the introduction of the operational audit service and the contract system in the public service. He discusses the Savage Report into the public service.
Leo Hielscher discusses working with the CoG and the government. He discusses the role of the loan council in funding capital works. He describes seeking a loan from the World Bank.
Rosemary Kyburz describes the demolition of the Bellevue Hotel, the role of the police, the anger of the Liberal Party members with Joh Bjelke-Petersen and her ongoing distrust of the National Party.