Denver Beanland describes how he became Deputy Leader and then Leader of the Liberal Party in May 1990. He discusses becoming Attorney-General for Queensland.
Jim Elder outlines his leadership aspirations and his decision to back Peter Beattie in the belief that he was the best chance to return Labor to power.
Jim Elder discusses the leadership transition from Wayne Goss to Peter Beattie and his decision to support Beattie and to take on the deputy leadership. He discusses the personality of Peter Beattie. He outlines the fall of the Goss Government.
Llew Edwards explains how he decided to retire from politics after he was defeated in a Liberal leadership challenge. He notes the impact this had on the coalition at the time.
Llew Edwards describes how Gordon Chalk was replaced by Bill Knox as leader of the Liberal Party. He notes the feelings of the Liberal Executive towards Knox's leadership. He describes how he was then appointed the leader of the Liberal Party and the way in which he went about acquiring the leadership.
Rod Welford discusses the importance of the relationship between minister, director general and departmental staff. He notes the importance of leadership and setting an agenda, and his process of Ministerial Issues Briefings.
Rod Welford discusses his portfolio in the first Beattie Government. He notes that he was excited about rejuvenating environment and natural resources policy in Queensland and that his ambitions for becoming premier came and went over a number of years as he became more senior.
Rod Welford discusses the leadership of different premiers. He describes the public relations skills of Peter Beattie and notes that Beattie was very consultative, and this marks a significant difference with Wayne Goss. He outlines how he received the Environment, Heritage and Natural Resources portfolio.
Rod Welford describes the Labor Party losing power in 1995 and the impact this had on the following years. He notes the differences between Wayne Goss and Peter Beattie in how they sensed the public approval of their policies. He discusses what he observed as the high work ethic of Wayne Goss that informed his decision making. He discusses the stress and responsibility that is placed on a premier and how Wayne Goss and Peter Beattie dealt with these.
