Drink-driving Qld mayor could be dismissed A Queensland mayor convicted of drink driving remains under investigation and could still be dismissed from office under the Local Government Act. AAP · Aug 2, 2022
Redland Mayor Karen Williams investigated for misconduct over drink driving offence The Office of the Independent Assessor confirms it concluded an investigation into Mayor Karen Williams after a drink driving crash in June, with the matter currently before the OIA legal team. ABC News · Aug 2, 2022
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate rejects misconduct findings Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says any apology he could make over two misconduct findings by the council watchdog would be insincere as he launches an appeal. ABC News · Jul 25, 2022
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate engaged in misconduct by interfering with disciplinary proceedings, Councillor Conduct Tribunal finds The council watchdog finds Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate engaged in misconduct, ordering him to make a public admission on his Facebook page and pay two fines. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022