Sallyanne Atkinson describes the garbage dispute that helped bring her prominence. She discusses negotiating with the unions, and the workers directly, and describes how the industry had changed over time.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes State government encroachment on Council responsibilities. She considers the Council's role as an alternative State government and compares the BCC to councils in the southern cities.
Sallyanne Atkinson reflects on the relationship between the Bjelke-Petersen State government and the BCC during her time in office. She discusses the boundaries between State government and the local Council and how they have changed over time. She discusses the importance of a garbage workers' strike in her campaign for the mayoralty.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes the composition of the BCC when she first entered Council in 1979. She recalls the support she received from Clem Jones when running for Lord Mayor. She discusses the alterations made to the electoral processes for Lord Mayor and the attempts to get a National Party candidate to run for the position.
Sallyanne Atkinson reflects on the culture of the BCC when she was first elected and the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated environment. She states that she got greater press coverage and people were polite to women. She also describes the view that there were male and female policy areas.
Sallyanne Atkinson explains her decision to stand for the BCC. She states that she was encouraged to run for the Ward of Indooroopilly when Lex Ord announced his retirement. She discusses the challenges of a woman running for a safe seat.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes the National Party in the Bjelke-Petersen era and the politics of the BCC during this period. She states her support for an amalgamated party.
Denver Beanland describes his time as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Brisbane City Council 1983-86, and his term as Vice Mayor from 1985-86.
