Lawrence Springborg discusses his early contact with the hierarchy of the National Party, preselections and branch member participation. He comments on the role of Sir Robert Sparkes in his initial selection, his time in the Young Nationals and coming into conflict with Sparkes.
Lawrence Springborg discusses his family history, education and introduction to politics. He describes the development of his political identity and attributes his commitment to conservatism to his rural background. He outlines the lead-up to a preselection ballot in 1989.
Rob Borbidge tells how he built up the motel and compares it to farming. He describes how he became involved in the Queensland branch of the National Party and made a decision to stand for parliament. He discusses the preselection process, where he was the only candidate, and the election which he won on Labor preferences.
