Career
Harvey was elected for seven three year terms as an Alderman of the Brisbane City Council representing the Council Ward of Kedron 1952-1973. He was the Labor member for Stafford in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1972-1974. He represented the Brisbane City Council Ward of Mitchelton 1979-1982 and held the office of Vice-Mayor of the City of Brisbane 1979-1982.
Harvey also served on Finance Committee 1953-1955 and as Chairman 1979-1982.
He was also served on the Establishment and Company-Ordination Committee 1961-1973,1979–1982 and as Chairman 1982-1985 and in addition as Chairman of the Council Transit and Electricity Committee 1961-1973. Harvey was elected the position of of Brisbane in 1982 and served until 1985.
His predecessor in office, Frank Sleeman had secured the games for Brisbane. Harvey was defeated when he stood as al candidate in 1985 against Liberal candidate, Sallyanne Atkinson.
Dying in 2006, Harvey was accorded a state funeral and buried in Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery.
