Greg Moran discusses living in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and the sectarian underpinnings of life in those days. He recalls starting work as a clerk in the Queensland Railways, a full union shop, and remembers joining the ALP, Brisbane Young Labor, at age 17 in meetings at Arch and Kathy Bevis' house where there was a big focus on issues like anti-uranium and anti-nuclear power.
Matt Foley speaks further on industrial relations, the introduction of Enterprise Bargaining and the role of employee groups. He discusses the training and employment aspects of his portfolio.
Stan Heilbron recalls the union positions he has held over the years particularly within the Federated Clerks Union. He discusses his decision to move to Townsville.
Jack Hutton reflects on his relationship with unionist Fred Thompson and Thompson's reputation in the union movement more widely. he discusses the laws and authority of the railways.
John Mickel pinpoints the privatisation of the retail arm of Energex as his best decision. He also discusses the sale of the airports as another positive move.
Denver Beanland discusses the history of Queensland's rail networks and the burden they placed on the State budget and the introduction of private enterprise.
