Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission concludes a 16-month investigation into corruption allegations by announcing it will not charge any elected official from Gold Coast City Council.
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission has declared it will not pursue corruption charges against any elected official from Gold Coast City Council.It says it has found no evidence to support corruption allegationsThe announcement follows a 16-month investigation by the CCC into corruption allegations aimed at senior staff and councillors.
"As a result of the operation, some matters relating to the alleged failure of the Gold Coast City Council Mayor to meet obligations under legislation governing local governments and a GCCC policy have subsequently been referred to the Office of the Independent Assessor for further consideration," a CCC statement said.
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