Vince Dobinson describes his experiences as President of the BLF around the time the the Federal Branch was deregistered. He describes saving the Queensland branch from deregistration as well as the branch's relationship with the State Government during the 1980s.
John Hay discusses his impressions of the University of Queensland upon accepting the position of Vice-Chancellor. He discusses the process of university faculty restructuring and the development of the University's research institutes.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes the politics behind Expo 88 and her relationship with the State government. She describes the lessons she learnt from observing expositions in New Orleans and Vancouver which revealed the necessity of planning for the site post-Expo.
Paul Reynolds discusses the tensions between the National Party and Liberal Party and the significance of the Public Accounts Committee for the Liberal Party and its leadership.
Peter Coaldrake discusses the process of writing Working the System and how he interviewed a number of Bjelke-Petersen Government ministers. He discusses his role as a media commentator.
Peter Henneken discusses his relationship with the ministers he served under. He touches on the internal politics of the Liberal Party. He notes the freedom that bureaucrats had over policy during this period. He discusses the culture in the public service under the Bjelke-Petersen regime.
Martin Tenni discusses the Treasurers he worked with during the Bjelke-Petersen years. He highlights the challenges of decentralisation when distributing funds.
Clyde Gilmour recalls a meeting with the Premier and a group who were opposed to MACOS teaching in schools. He recalls that Gordon Chalk announced prior to an election the funding of pre-school education to the surprise of the department.
