Terry Hogan reflects on his departure in 2008 from the BCC, and comments on the perceptions of politicisation of both the council and the state's public service.
Terry Hogan recalls his move in 2005 from the public service to the Brisbane City Council. He describes the differences in organisational culture between the state government and the council. He outlines the council's responses to water scarcity and the provision of essential services.
Paul Reynolds outlines the rise of Campbell Newman to Leader of the LNP. He briefly discusses the significance of National Party member, Earle Bailey, winning the safe Liberal seat of Toowong.
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 details the Brisbane City Council's efforts to retain Brisbane's heritage values, especially in relation to housing planning and construction.
Jim Soorley describes the BCC's relations with the Beattie Government, and his own working relationship with Peter Beattie. He details initiatives that the Council and state government collaborated on to different extents. He notes the Council's involvement in the sale of Brisbane Airport and Council's acquisition of land.
Jim Soorley discusses negotiating with Brisbane's firefighters over working conditions. He describes restructuring Councillors' and Council employees' superannuation schemes.
