Wilf Ardill stresses the importance of having an effective opposition as a check on the executive. He suggests that had the ALP been a more effective opposition the corruption exposed in the Fitzgerald Inquiry may not have taken place.
Lesley Clark discusses her participation on parliamentary committees and the review of the committee system in which she was involved. She outlines her involvement with the committee exploring democracy and young people.
David Hamill discusses the benefits of having an Opposition who have served as cabinet ministers. He outlines the role of the Opposition in closely monitoring the spending by the government.
Craig Sherrin discusses reform in the National Party in the late 1980s, the party's failure to move with the electorate on social issues, and the lack of opposition offered by Labor at the time, as well as his involvement with the removal of Joh Bjelke-Petersen as head of the party.
Russell Cooper describes the move to Opposition and the need to refresh the party. He describes his removal as Opposition leader after the travel rorts affair. He gives details on his trip to Hamilton Island and his subsequent confrontation with the CJC.
