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 discusses his decision when elected in 1968 to the House of Assembly not to be a minister, but to wait. He recalls the issues of that parliament including the Matanguan situation, Bougainville, and the parliamentary committee visit to Africa with Paul Lapun and Tei Abal.