David Watson discusses leaving office in 1998 after Peter Beattie was elected, citing some of the possible causes of the electoral defeat. He comments on electoral rules, the rise of One Nation and the timing of the election.
John Strano discusses his perceptions of both the One Nation phenomena and the Asian economic crisis and its influence over investment politics in the late 1990s. He describes the Korea zinc project in Townsville and some of the Asian investments into Queensland.
Desley Boyle speaks about leaving local government and taking up positions on a number of boards and authorities, and deciding to run for the state seat of Cairns. She discusses the run up to the 1996 election, including the rise of One Nation.
Peter Beattie speaks about the rise of One Nation, his resolve that they not receive Labor preferences, and the impact this had on Labor's electoral outcomes.
Rob Borbidge discusses his disappointments and achievements. He cites the privatisation/merger of Suncorp Metway as among his proudest moments and delves into party preferencing arrangements with One Nation in the 2001 election when talking about his disappointments. He suggests that this was a great boon to the Beattie Labor 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.
