Pullenvale councillor Kate Richards says she is disappointed the LNP is referring her to the corruption watchdog over allegations the party president has described as extremely grave.
A Brisbane City councillor referred by her own party to Queensland's corruption watchdog says she is disappointed by the Liberal National Party's"vexatious statement", adding it has not told her what she is accused of doing wrong.
In a statement, Councillor Richards said there was a faction within the party that had been trying to"vilify" her since her preselection for the seat in 2015. Councillor Richards said she was"buoyed by support" from many LNP councillors and others in the party.
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