Mike Ahern launches the Queensland Speaks website and discusses some of his experiences in the Queensland parliament, including an altercation with Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He addresses changes in society and the digital revolution.

Ann Scott discusses her early interest in education policy, particularly in the actions of the STOP and CARE group, and her first job at the North Brisbane College of Advanced Education, teaching courses tailored to give women more occupational mobility. She also discusses her PhD in the politics of education, focused on the impacts of the Ahern Committee, and her subsequent employment as a policy officer in the Education Department.