Kevin Hooper

Barbara Cross - 00:28:25

Interview: 
Barbara Cross
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00:28:25

Manfred Cross and Barbara Cross discuss joining the Executive of the ALP Reform Group which met immediately after the December 1977 federal electoral defeat, members including Kev Hooper, Terry Mackenroth, Rob Whiddon, Madeline McPherson, Lyn Gasteen, Judith Bell, Peter Beattie, Pat Comben, Di Fingleton, Denis Murphy and Mike Reynolds.

Errol Hodder - 00:55:18

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Errol Hodder
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00:55:18

Errol Hodder discusses Peter Beattie.

Bob Henricks - 00:20:28

Interview: 
Bob Henricks
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00:20:28

Bob Henricks outlines his early history, joining the Inala Branch of the ALP where he knew Nic Bos and Kev Hooper.

John Mickel - 00:07:55

Interview: 
John Mickel
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00:07:55

John Mickel reflects on the difficulties of being a Labor supporter while working in the State education system during the Bjelke-Petersen era. He describes his transfer to a school in Inala and the lack of resources provided by the State government to schools in Labor electorates. He discusses his work for the Teachers' Union and states he joined the ALP in 1978.

Terry Mackenroth - 00:01:11

Interview: 
Terry Mackenroth
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00:01:11
Terry Mackenroth outlines his first, unsuccessful election attempt in 1974 and his second, successful attempt in 1977 in the context of the Bjelke-Petersen Government's manipulation of electoral boundaries.

Ian McLean - 00:14:59

Interview: 
Ian McLean
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00:14:59
Ian McLean reflects on internal conflict in the Labor Party and consequences for the union movement. He highlights the decision to try to limit the impact on the TLC and the parliamentary wing.

Bill Hewitt - 00:05:17

Interview: 
Bill Hewitt
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00:05:17
Bill Hewitt recalls his early experiences as an MP and the support he received from Treasurer Thomas Hiley. He discusses his appointment as secretary of the joint parties and Chairperson of Committees in 1975 after serving in the role in a temporary capacity. He talks about his approach to managing the committees.

Jim Fouras - 00:57:51

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Jim Fouras
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00:57:51
Jim Fouras talks about the role of committees during his time in the shadow ministry, particularly the legislation and library committees.

David Hamill - 00:21:10

Interview: 
David Hamill
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00:21:10
David Hamill discusses his time in Opposition following his election. He explains some of the tensions involved in the Labor Party, due to factions and the federal intervention into the Queensland branch of the Labor Party.

Russell Cooper - 00:10:55

Interview: 
Russell Cooper
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00:10:55
Russell Cooper recalls his maiden speech when he was spoken to by Kevin Hooper. He notes the good relationships he had with members of parliament not in his party and recalls an anecdote attributed to Margaret Thatcher.
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