John Battams reflects on the division within the union regarding women's issues and women's involvement in the QTU, and the consequences of this, which included gender-tagging of positions on the Executive and in official positions. He describes the changes in the QTU when Mary Kelly became President in 1986.
John Battams speaks about the Presidents of the QTU that he has worked with. He also discusses the Directors General of the Department of Education with whom he worked.
Janice Mayes discusses her activism in her student union and with the Labor Party around 1989. She talks of the influential people throughout her union career.
Roger Scott discusses the diversity of interest groups in Education and role of pressure groups in shaping policy. He comments on discourse and ideas around education and disability during his time in the department.
