Bob Henricks discusses the ALP factions before the (1957) split including the AWU and Trades Hall Group (THG) and reflects on the general involvement needed to win government, including the rural workers and general unions, and the role of leaders.
Bob Gleeson discusses unrest amongst ALP members at State Council meetings including how the Trades Hall Group supported Lionel Bowen not Queenslander Bill Hayden for the federal parliamentary leadership.
Norma Jones reflects on the recovery of the ALP from the 1974 election rout and the importance of the change to the Goss leadership and the role of Peter Beattie and Wayne Swan in the party administration.