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.
Michael Somare talks about issues leading up to the 1972 election and the movement for constitutional change and the visit and role of Australian Prime Minister John Gorton and Opposition Leader Gough Whitlam and his shadow ministers Kim Beazley and Simon Crean. He discusses the uncertainty around Independence caused by the Compass Party and the role of Pita Lus and the Pangu Party.
Michael Somare states that even though the Pangu Party was not in a formal way part of the government that he maintained an interest in broad national affairs.
Michael Somare recalls meeting Albert Maori Kiki and talking about the formation of Pangu Party. He reflects on his decision at College to switch from a local magistrate course to become a journalist.
