Jim Soorley discusses negotiating with Brisbane's firefighters over working conditions. He describes restructuring Councillors' and Council employees' superannuation schemes.
Jim Soorley details the Brisbane City Council's involvement in the redevelopment of the Expo '88 site at South Bank in Brisbane, and about collaborating with the state government on this project.
Jim Soorley discusses the Brisbane City Council's relationship and interactions with the Goss Government. He describes compiling his first Council budget.
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.
Jim Soorley discusses Sallyanne Atkinson's popularity as Lord Mayor, and his preselection as Labor Mayoral candidate for the Brisbane City Council election. He discusses gaining preferences from the Greens in the election.
