Charles Lepani discusses the role of Ross Garnaut in developing the budget suppport grant. He describes how Lepani, Tony Siaguru and others accompanied minister Sir Albert Maori Kiki to Sweden to meet Prime Minister Olof Palme. He discusses the process where Garnaut developed the policy and Mekere Moratau took it to Julius Chan who then asked Garnaut for his opinion before taking it to Cabinet.
Charles Lepani states that after working as a union activist he went to head the Bureau of Industrial Organisation at the invitation of Gavera Rea, Minister for Labour, to address issues including employer/employee relations and union involvement in worker's benefits. He relates how he undertook a study tour in 1972 to the more socialist countries Tanzania and Sweden, and the importance placed on Tanzania's model of Independence.
Michael Somare recalls how as Chief Minister he went about the timing of self government and his statements that Independence is never given but has to be fought for, despite some people, including Julius Chan and Wally Lussick, wanting to keep the status quo.
Michael Somare discusses the 1972 election, the Pangu Party's policy of self government and forming a coalition with Julius Chan and the People's Progress Party. He refers to his recommendation of John Guise for Governor General. He recalls that because he and Brere Awol were both elected unopposed they were able to move around the country and assist other campaigns for the Pangu Party.
