Terry Hogan speaks about the Beattie Government's reforms to prostitution laws. He notes that impetus for these changes came about partly through Community Cabinet meetings, and goes on to detail other significant issues that were the focus of these public forums.
Liz Cunningham comments on Peter Beattie's criticisms that during his time as Premier, the Independent members were acting as group, not unlike a political party.
David Russell discusses how the National Party tried to combat the policies of One Nation. He discusses Bob Katter's Australian Party in light of the One Nation experience.
David Russell describes the rise of One Nation. He details his experiences at the time when he was president of the Asia-Oceania Tax Consultants' Association.
Peter Wellington explains the importance of community cabinets. He argues that it required ministers to understand issues of importance to constituents. He describes the anger in the community that contributed to the election of One Nation candidates at the 1998 election.
Peter Wellington offers his impressions on the 1998 election and the failures of the Borbidge Government. He describes his thinking behind the decision to support the formation of the Beattie Government. He briefly describes his negotiations with Beattie and the legislative agenda of the first Beattie Government.
