Sue Yarrow describes how new members were welcomed to the party and the pledge to a socialist future. She explains how the Labor Party was very unresponsive to women's issues at this time.
Sue Yarrow recalls US President Johnson's visit to Brisbane and outlines her reasons for joining the Labor Party in 1968 and her interest in the women's movement, civil liberties and environmental issues.
Terry Hampson discusses what he sees as the growing disconnect between the parliamentary party and the rest of Labor, and the risk that, as in the late 1970s, Labor is becoming less relevant.
Joan Sheldon claims her greatest achievements as the building of basic infrastructure while balancing the budget with low levels of debt. She discusses the promotion of women and the rise and fall of One Nation.
Joan Sheldon discusses the difficulties she faced when establishing the Office for Women and her efforts to promote gender equality more generally, particularly on boards.
Rachel Hunter discusses her decision to enter the perceived female friendly occupations of teaching and the public service, focusing particularly on her time in TAFE, including the difficulties posed by the male-dominated environment and her work to make TAFE a commercial and competitive institution.
