Diane Fingleton discusses her decision to never run for office despite an active political life. She explains the reasons why she later accepted the role of magistrate during her legal career.
Diane Fingleton describes the disappointment of Whitlam's dismissal. She discusses her involvement in the republican movement by co-founding the group Citizens for Democracy and acknowledges the lasting friendships she formed through her political experiences, particularly with Bill Hayden.
Mike Reynolds recalls northern Labor's response to the intervention, concern with the public discord that resulted, and the role of interstate support in mounting the intervention.
Mike Reynolds discusses the possibility of a Labor split during the turbulent 1970s, the legal case mounted by the Old Guard following intervention, and the dual administrations maintained by the Old and New guards.
Llew Edwards discusses the main issues that he encountered during his time as Health Minister. He describes the situation in Queensland Health at the time when it was entirely funded by the state. He describes the standard of medicine practised as very high but the quality of facilities as extremely poor. He describes the policy commitment to rebuilding hospitals, and the large expenditure to achieve this.
Terry Hampson recalls the expulsions of several party members as a major catalyst for the intervention, as well as the public conflict between state and federal Labor. He discusses the extended court case that followed the intervention.
