Joy Ardill outlines the aims of the early Socialist Left (SL) in the ALP. She recalls meetings with Denis Murphy and Peter Beattie. She names a number of key reformers in the ALP.
Lindsay Jones discusses key ALP reformers including Senators George Georges and Jim Keeffe, Mike Reynolds, Pat Comben, Peter Beattie, Denis Murphy, Joy Ardill and Wilf Ardill. He discusses the attitude of the Old Guard unions to Clem Jones and Ian Brusasco.
Sue Yarrow discusses the role of unions in pushing for change in the Queensland Labor Party and names some of the people who were fundamental in supporting the intervention.
Sue Yarrow outlines the push for reform and where it started. She notes the key players – Denis Murphy, Manfred Cross, George Georges, Wilf Ardill and Mike Reynolds and explains the events that led to the National Executive directing the Old Guard to share power.
