John Waiko discusses his attitude to independence on 16 September 1975 and the importance of the event. He describes Australia and PNG walking side-by-side towards independence together in a peaceful manner.
Stephen Pokawin discusses the role of visiting Australians and administrators in encouraging independence. He emphasises the importance of collaboration between the international community, Australian administrators, the political leadership in PNG's independence.
Stephen Pokawin states that at that time in Port Moresby independence was not an issue, at UPNG most teachers were Australians, and that independence did not become an issue for him until the aftermath of the 1972 election. He remembers the visit of the United Nations mission to Manus Island in 1962 and the discussions surrounding independence.
Lawrence Titimur describes how he won a scholarship in Grade 6 for Wolaroi College in Orange, NSW, where he spent four years Grade 7-10, 1969-72. He remembers completing an assignment on the trade union movement in Australia at school. He states that the schooling of so many PNGs in Australia was a scheme that helped contribute talent to the PNG public service.
Jean Kekedo discusses her time in Australia learning about Cabinet decisions and file keeping in the Prime Minister's Department and later attempts to restructure the department.
Jean Kekedo discusses the Australian contribution in administration, particularly advisers and understudies. She reflects on the increasing restrictions on administators and the growth of political interference.