Joan Sheldon discusses her rise through the Liberal Party and involvement with the party's state executive. She relates how she ran for the BCC on two weeks notice and lost by one vote, and her decision to stand for a state seat when Mike Ahern stood down. She discusses the opponents she faced in the by-election.
Molly Robson explains how Wayne Goss was integral to the success of the 1989 election. She comments on the leadership style of Wayne Goss and briefly comments on the style of Mike Ahern. She discusses the effects of the Fitzgerald Inquiry on the political landscape.
Pat Weller discusses the leadership changes in the National Party at the end of the 1980s in the context of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. He discusses the development of public sector policy, the distrubution of shadow portfolios, and the creation of the PSMC as the corollary of the CJC and EARC.
Martin Tenni compares the leadership styles of Bjelke-Petersen, Mike Ahern and Russell Cooper. He details the vote to replace Mike Ahern with Russell Cooper.
Martin Tenni delves into the challenges of decentralisation and raising issues of importance. He notes those in cabinet who would support north Queensland issues.
Martin Tenni describes how he came to be appointed to the ministry. He states that he was appointed after Bjelke-Petersen fired Mike Ahern and others from the ministry in 1983.
Tom Barton recalls his work in the union movement during the Bjelke-Petersen era, including the SEQEB dispute in 1985 and the negotiation of state superannuation funds.
