Gerard Bradley notes the challenge of framing a budget immediately upon his return to Queensland in 1998. He describes the pressures on the budget in light of both the Borbidge Government's ambitious capital expenditures and the Beattie Government's commitment to continuing capital investment. He recalls some of the restructures to Treasury at the time and the implementation of risk management strategies. He notes this was a time when Queensland was growing rapidly. He highlights the need to have a strong relationship with other senior departments of government.

Rob Borbidge discusses the 1998 election and reasons for his government's fall from power. He cites the rise of One Nation as an important factor and delves into the debate around gun control and its impact on the fortunes of the National Party.