Lesley Clark discusses the tension between development and the environment in North Queensland. From 1981 when she became involved with the Wildlife Preservation Society she came into conflict with Martin Tenni over environmental and Indigenous issues. She describes Martin Tenni's political activism after leaving politics and relates her decision to take a less visible role, serving as campaign director for the seat in the state election in 2006 and the federal election in 2009.
Lesley Clark describes her career trajectory. She discusses the political culture of Barron River and the reasons she won in 1989. She lost in 1995 in the swing against the Goss Government. She highlights the role of the conservation movement in her defeat.
