Craig Sherrin recalls the 1989 election, including the swing against the Nationals, the loss of his seat and the Labor campaign, as well as the strength of Goss's leadership and cabinet.
Craig Sherrin discusses the last days of the Ahern Government, and the National Party's attempt to recapture rural votes by replacing Ahern with Russell Cooper.
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.
Peter Beattie discusses his decision to retire from politics, his work to foster talent within the party in order to transition the leadership of the party, and initial resistance to his selection of a female successor.
Rob Borbidge discusses the leadership styles of Bjelke-Petersen, Ahern and Cooper. In particular he notes Bjelke-Petersen's great ability to communicate.
Rob Borbidge discusses his rise to become the deputy leader and then leader of the Nationals and the experience of working with Russell Cooper. He discusses the CJC inquiry into members' expenses and Cooper's decision to resign in order to use the inquiry to put pressure on the Goss Government.
Wayne Goss considers the relationship he and his ministers had with the media, and the cult of personality that accompanies leaders in modern politics.
Wayne Goss tells of taking up the leadership of the Labor Party in 1988, and quickly generating a clear policy direction for the party, and a new campaign structure.
