Background
Atkinson, Sallyanne was born on July 23, 1942 in Sydney, Australia. Daughter of C. T. and Ruth Margaret Kerr.
Atkinson, Sallyanne was born on July 23, 1942 in Sydney, Australia. Daughter of C. T. and Ruth Margaret Kerr.
Bachelor in History & Political Science, University Queensland, Australia, 1966.
Cadet journalist Brisbane Telegraph, Australia. Journalist Sydney Telegraph, Brisbane Courier-Mail. Free-lance journalist Australia, 1966—1974.
Research assistant Former Australian minister for defense, 1975—1978. Alderman City of Brisbane, 1979—1982. Leader of council opposition, 1983—1985.
Lord mayor City of Brisbane, since 1985.
Leader Brisbane's Olympic, chairman organizing committee. Councillor Australian Institute of Urban Studies. Fellow: Australian Institute Management, Australian Marketing Institute.
Member: Australian Commonwealth Games Association (vice president), Public Relations Institute Australia (honorary), Public Relations Institute Australia (life).
Married Rupert Leigh Atkinson, May 1, 1964. Children: Nicola, Eloise, Damien, Genevieve, Stephanie.