Diane Fingleton reflects upon the influence of her father in shaping her political sympathies and later involvement with the Labor Party. She considers the changing role of unions and factions in the political process and her own experience of forming a socialist-left faction within the Kurilpa branch of the Labor Party.
Jim Elder discusses the leadership transition from Wayne Goss to Peter Beattie and his decision to support Beattie and to take on the deputy leadership. He discusses the personality of Peter Beattie. He outlines the fall of the Goss Government.
Jim Elder discusses his first term in parliament. He highlights his role as a factional leader within the party which involved management of the backbench. He delves into his role as the chair of the committee examining the state's ambulance service.
Jim Elder discusses the role of factions in the party. He notes his ideological position and his ties with the AWU and associated party branches. He discusses preselection and election.
Mike Reynolds describes rallying local support for intervention after the Bardon meeting, the resistance offered by the ETU, and personal intimidation.
Mike Reynolds recalls his strongly Labor background, his early interest in politics, and the impact of the 1957 Labor Party split. He discusses the changing Labor membership in the 1970s, as it moved away from its traditional trade union base.
Llew Edwards reflects on Expo, including the legislation introduced, the tight deadlines and the power he had to achieve completion. He recalls how Expo had initially been rejected in cabinet and the reactions of Bob Hawke to Joh Bjelke-Petersen's Expo bid.
Robin Sullivan discusses staff attitudes to the implementation of the new child protection policies, and the difficulties of dealing with the media and freedom of information requests. She discusses her interaction with lobby groups and non-government agencies.
