Jim O'Sullivan discusses the establishment of the Fitzgerald Inquiry following media exposure of the corruption, the initial difficulty of assembling evidence, and political pressure to end the inquiry.
Clyde Gilmour discusses the various ministers and members of the department that he worked with throughout his career, Jack Pizzey, Bill Gunn, Val Bird, Lin Powell and Ian Matheson.
Clyde Gilmour recalls a meeting with the Premier and a group who were opposed to MACOS teaching in schools. He recalls that Gordon Chalk announced prior to an election the funding of pre-school education to the surprise of the department.
Leo Hielscher outlines his shift from head of Treasury to take up an appointment as the inaugural chairperson of the Queensland Treasury Corporation. He discusses his work in the private sector on company boards and in charities.
Rob Borbidge discusses the establishment of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and Bill Gunn's role in its formation. He comments on the Joh for Canberra campaign and the move to install Russell Hinze as premier.
Rob Borbidge reflects on the fall of Joh Bjelke-Petersen after several ministers were removed from their positions. Borbidge tells how Bjelke-Petersen refused to resign and delves into the process the party implemented to remove him from office. He discusses the rise of the Ahern Government and his own elevation to the ministry.