Lawrence Springborg discusses One Nation and the rise of new political groups. He outlines the National Party approach to addressing Indigenous disadvantage.
Mike Horan discusses the One Nation Party in the 1998 election and the importance of gun laws and the Port Arthur massacre. He notes the high rate of gun ownership in his electorate.
Ann Scott discusses the improvements to the Queensland Police Service post-Fitzgerald, while pointing out that the pre-Fitzgerald service was not wholly untrustworthy, and that today's service continues to face problems, such as the events on Palm Island. She also talks about the way that police policy was developed, and the role that the commissioner, federal initiatives and election promises played in the process.
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.
Russell Cooper describes the time of the Borbidge Government. He tells of his experience of the Port Arthur massacre and gun laws in Queensland. He goes on to note how this led to the One Nation phenomena.
