Lindsay Jones recalls working as part of the ALP office team leading to the 1989 election, particularly the focus on winning the women's vote and working with extra parliamentary organisations such as the Wilderness Society.
Paul Reynolds discusses the change in the demographics of ALP candidates, particularly tertiary educated professionals with working-class backgrounds, in the 1983 election who helped modernise the Queensland Branch of the ALP.
Tony McGrady discusses campaigning for the 1989 election and his approaches to campaigning in subsequent elections. He discusses moving into the Goss cabinet.
Tony McGrady describes his experience of the differences between the British and Australian Labor Parties. He describes the feeling after the 1989 election. He details his first role as Caucus chair.
Tony McGrady discusses his move into politics. He describes competing for the seat of Kennedy in the 1972 election, his move into the Mount Isa local council in 1973, his election as mayor and the subsequent move into State politics in 1989.
Mike Reynolds reflects on the ongoing turmoil in the Labor Party in the 1980s, the way this impacted on the party electorally, and the divisive qualities of Peter Beattie.
Rod Welford details the feelings after being elected. He notes the process before the election of being on his own trying to gain votes within his electorate. He details trust as the primary issue of the 1989 election and how Wayne Goss used this to his benefit.
