Diane Fingleton explains her decision to study law, stemming from her firm social justice values and her continuing discontent with Whitlam's dismissal. She recalls her early legal career working with community legal agencies, such as Legal Aid, the Caxton Legal Centre and Women's Legal Service.
Jim Elder outlines his leadership aspirations and his decision to back Peter Beattie in the belief that he was the best chance to return Labor to power.
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 promotion to the ministry after the 1992 election and his approach to the Business, Industry and Regional Development portfolio. He also discusses the Goss Government's approach to state development and the role of his Director General Ron Boyle.
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.
Jim Elder discusses his early childhood and education. He details his career in the private sector, his membership of Young Labor and his entry into parliament in 1989.
Mike Reynolds reflects on the ongoing turmoil in the Labor Party in the 1980s, the way this impacted on the party electorally, and the divisive qualities of Peter Beattie.
Peter Coaldrake discusses the tradition of state government involvement in Queensland universities and education. He discusses the Smart State agenda and the role of Chuck Feeney.
