Ipswich council and others can expect to face more charges, CCC chairman says
6 years, 10 months ago

Ipswich council and others can expect to face more charges, CCC chairman says

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Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission chairman Alan MacSporran says more charges are likely to be laid as part of investigations into councils in Ipswich and elsewhere. A total of 12 people from Ipswich Council, also including former mayor Paul Pisasale and two council CEOs, are facing 66 charges amid a series of ongoing CCC investigations. Acting Ipswich Mayor Wayne Wendt said on Thursday the council would file a formal submission explaining "with the utmost of integrity" why they should not be sacked. "As it is, 90 per cent of complaints already go directly to the administration and not through elected members, so not much of a change," Local Government Association of Queensland president Greg Hallam said. Just two years ago, Deputy Premier Jackie Trad threatened to dump the Fraser Coast Regional Council amid claims of a "dysfunctional" and "toxic working environment".

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Fraud charges against eight former Logan City councillors dropped almost two years after sacking
3 years, 11 months ago

Fraud charges against eight former Logan City councillors dropped almost two years after sacking

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Fraud charges against eight former Logan City councillors have been dropped – almost two years after their arrests triggered the entire council's sacking. Key points: Eight councillors including the former mayor were charged by the CCC The charges led to the then Local Government Minister sacking the entire council The court found there was not enough evidence to sustain the …

Ipswich Council to be sacked as Mayor stands down amid fraud charges
6 years, 10 months ago

Ipswich Council to be sacked as Mayor stands down amid fraud charges

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The entire Ipswich City Council, west of Brisbane, will be sacked and administrators appointed, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has announced. Key points: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the people of Ipswich had lost confidence in the council Mr Hinchliffe also said the community had lost faith in the council, with 12 people facing 66 charges Cr Antoniolli is the second …

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