Peter Spearritt, Paul Williams and Rae Wear discuss the role of journalists in asking difficult questions and more generally the breakdown in the quality of media reporting.
John Mickel describes the fallout from Beattie's labeling of him as a 'Mr Fixit'. He discusses the problems with electricity supply during his time as minister and the need to improve public information to inform people about electricity supply.
John Mickel describes Anna Bligh's rise to become Deputy Premier. He discusses his own political career and his appointment to Indigenous Affairs. He discusses his relationship with Indigenous community leaders and refers to the Government Champions program.
John Mickel discusses his transition from Minister for Environment to Minister for Energy and refers to a report in August 2004 that Premier Beattie had overruled him on energy issues.
Paul Reynolds observes significant improvements in the Queensland Parliament since the Bjelke-Petersen years. He notes the lack of Opposition in parliament and role of the media in this.
Mike Reynolds describes rallying local support for intervention after the Bardon meeting, the resistance offered by the ETU, and personal intimidation.
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.
