Sallyanne Atkinson
Sallyanne Atkinson | |
|---|---|
Atkinson in 2017 | |
| 12th Lord Mayor of Brisbane | |
| In office 1985–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Harvey |
| Succeeded by | Jim Soorley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sallyanne Kerr 23 July 1942 Sydney, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal National Party |
| Spouse |
Leigh Atkinson (m. 1964–1995) |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist, businessperson, lobbyist |
| Website | www.sallyanneatkinson.com.au |
Sallyanne Atkinson AO (born 23 July 1942, née Kerr) is an Australian former politician who served as Lord Mayor of Brisbane from 1985 to 1991 in Queensland, Australia. She is the only woman to have held the position. As of 2017, she was Chairman of the Museum of Brisbane, President of the Council of The Women's College at the University of Queensland and chair of the advisory board of the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of Queensland.