The Borough of Queenscliffe is in a state of upheaval, amid an investigation into allegations its CEO threatened to 'take apart' a councillor. Its most popular councillor is also considering quitting.
The Borough of Queenscliffe's new councillors, including Donnie Grigau , were sworn in on November 14 last year.The ABC understands the Borough of Queenscliffe has investigated allegations that its CEO Martin Gill made verbal threats to a councillor in late 2024.
The ABC understands the Borough of Queenscliffe has investigated allegations that its CEO Martin Gill made verbal threats to a councillor in late 2024, with at least two formal complaints lodged by councillors.ABC News: Joanna CrothersBoth the council and Mr Gill declined to respond to a series of questions from the ABC, but neither denied the existence of the investigation nor complaints.
The ABC understands at least two formal complaints alleged a verbal confrontation occurred between the CEO and Mr Grout."He did say that he 'could take me apart whenever he wanted', in a very aggressive manner," Mr Grout said."I had decided about a month earlier that I wouldn't run again, and I based that decision on the constant frustration with having to work with an underperforming administration in a bad culture … at times it was toxic.
"Working here can be very difficult. I often feel I am being manipulated, it can be quite toxic at times," Mr Grout said.
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