Janice Mayes talks about joining the student union at university. She recalls the limited union presence in her early jobs and how she became involved in the former Federated Clerks Union, now the Australian Services Union.
David Russell describes his childhood in Dalby and education at Jimbour State School, the Anglican Church Grammar School and the University of Queensland. He discusses his involvement with the university union movement and the Liberal and National parties.
John Mickel states that his interest in politics was sparked during his time at the University of Queensland. He highlights the importance of the Vietnam War and the Whitlam government's decision to provide State support for Catholic schools in shaping his political views. He discusses his commitment to Catholic social justice.
Diane Fingleton discusses her lack of interest in student politics during her time at university, preferring involvement with the Labor Party and women's rights initiatives, including forming the Women's Law Society.
Rod Welford states he was born in Brisbane and outlines his seven years at the University in Queensland. He details his time on the Student Union alongside other young politicians such as Paul Lucas and Anna Bligh. He notes that from a young age he was heavily involved in politics. He discusses his choice to enter the legal profession.
David Hamill comments on his limited involvement with student politics at the University of Queensland where he attended some demonstrations, including the infamous demonstration which led to a woman being assaulted with a baton under the Grey Street Bridge in Brisbane.
Anne Warner notes her years at university where she increased her political involvement and became secretary of the Student Union. Following this she stood for the seat of Kurilpa. Anne Warner discusses the issues related to preselection at the time, such as the setting up of an electorial council. The Labor Party was prominent in Kurilpa in the lead up to the election. Anne Warner was part of a group that formed the Socialist Left faction that reasserted the importance of ideological issues into party debate.
