The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has today tabled its report of Investigation Murray: An investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct by the former Mayor of Townsville, Mr Troy Thompson.
The investigation did not result in any criminal charges being laid.
The investigation highlighted important issues, including the need for stronger systems and processes to ensure truthful conduct by electoral candidates, better detection and management of false or misleading information, and appropriate handling of confidential material.
The investigation found gaps in current practices that limit the ability to identify and respond to misleading claims. To address these concerns, the report recommends legislative reform to improve verification of candidates’ statements, strengthen enforcement of offences such as misleading voters or disclosing confidential information, and align local government requirements with the broader public sector, including post-separation disciplinary processes.
The report, titled Investigation Murray: An investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct by the Mayor of Townsville is available here.
The CCC is an independent agency combating major crime and reducing corruption for the benefit of the Queensland community.
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