David Watson describes what he thinks was his greatest achievement during his time as a politician, the poker machine review. He describes the review process and the interest groups that were involved and the reactions of these groups.
Geoff Smith discusses the challenges to an elected government following a long period in opposition. He speaks on the role of ministerial staff, reforms of the Goss Government and the role of the Griffith mafia. He elucidates on the restructuring of Queensland government departments and argues that following the review period, power remained with the Office of Cabinet and Treasury.
Geoff Smith explains how he was one of only two new Labor members elected at the 1980 election and credits this success to campaigning on regional issues. He comments on the divide between regional and urban Queensland and the effects of this on the policy agenda.
Gerard Bradley describes the period when he took over as Under Treasurer in February 1995. He details the period after this when the Borbidge Government took power and he was removed from the role. He then left the Queensland public service and became Under Treasurer in South Australia under the Olsen Government. He describes the period when Treasurer David Hamill invited him back to Queensland to serve as Under Treasurer.
David Hamill outlines the remainder of his political career following his appointment to the Education Department. He discusses the Mundingburra by-election and how Peter Beattie became leader of the Opposition. He recalls conversations between himself and Peter Beattie with regards to his position within the Beattie Government.
David Hamill discusses the 1989 election atmosphere and the events that followed. He comments on the strategies and styles of the parties and their leaders. He talks about the role of Keith De Lacy, Pat Comben and Paul Braddy in presenting a 'modern face' for Labor.
