Paul Fennelly talks about gaining access to the different levels of government as a spokesperson on behalf of various industries. He mentions some of the Queensland government figures that he found attentive to his representations. He compares these activities to his experiences while working for AI Group in Victoria and the different industrial environment in that state.
Peter Wellington talks about the additional resources available to him and Independent Liz Cunningham as part of the agreement after the 1998 election. He reflects on his relationship with the Beattie Government.
Peter Wellington offers his impressions on the 1998 election and the failures of the Borbidge Government. He describes his thinking behind the decision to support the formation of the Beattie Government. He briefly describes his negotiations with Beattie and the legislative agenda of the first Beattie Government.
Bob Quinn discusses the beginning of his parliamentary career. He emphasises the importance of mentoring in the absence of formal induction processes. He reflects on leadership change in the Liberal Party and the re-formation of the Coalition with the Nationals. He discusses the 1995 election and the return to government under Rob Borbidge and Joan Sheldon.
John Sosso discusses the cause of the Borbidge Government's demise, focusing on delegation of responsibilities at the director general and ministerial levels. He discusses the role of Liz Cunningham.
Denver Beanland describes law reform and the Queensland justice system during his time in office, in particular the Juvenile Justice Act and amendments to the Criminal Code.
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.
