Peter Ellis notes that in 1986 his perceptions of government changed. He describes the preparations for the 1987 Premiers' conference where it was set to discuss the overlap between state and federal issues. He describes the coming of the Ahern Government and Ahern's style of listening to advisors, which was in contrast to Bjelke-Petersen's style of having key public service advisors.
Peter Henneken reflects on the different approaches of the Bjelke-Petersen and Goss governments to public sector management. He states that public servants were largely left alone during the Bjelke-Petersen Government. He also argues that public servants were ready for a change. He recalls his memories of the reform process.
Rob Borbidge discusses his rise to become the deputy leader and then leader of the Nationals and the experience of working with Russell Cooper. He discusses the CJC inquiry into members' expenses and Cooper's decision to resign in order to use the inquiry to put pressure on the Goss Government.
