Ian Brusasco recalls his involvement with the Socceroos accompanying them around the world in preparation for the 1974 World Cup, and upon his return, he was approached by Clem Jones seeking someone to stand in the Toombul Ward by-election. Brusasco says he stood and won, becoming a Brisbane City Council (BCC) Alderman.
Ian Brusasco discusses first joining the ALP in about 1960. He recounts that he headed a delegation of Australia's football team to the World Cup qualifiers held in Cambodia. Brusasco explains that he knew Mayor Clem Jones through their mutual interests in sport. He recalled that once Jones knew Brusasco was an ALP member, the next day Tom Burns, the ALP Secretary, phoned Brusasco looking for a candidate for the Kurilpa seat in the 1968-69 state election.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes her decision to stand down from the safe Indooroopilly Ward and run for the Lord Mayoralty in her mid-thirties. She describes her campaign and the major issues.
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.
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.
Jim Soorley offers his impression of his leadership of the Brisbane City Council and his standing as Lord Mayor of Brisbane. He discusses what his legacy to Brisbane might be. He notes the Council's plans for a cross-city tunnel while he was Lord Mayor, and other infrastructure planning ideas.
Jim Soorley discusses the Beattie Government's Council amalgamations agenda. He discusses the intersection of different levels of government, and how there is often unneccesary overlap. He notes leadership at the different levels of government, and the leadership styles of different Lord Mayors. He notes the appointment of his successor when he retired as Lord Mayor.
Jim Soorley describes his first days as Lord Mayor of Brisbane and being briefed on BCC operations. He outlines the make-up of the council staff at the time.
