Hansard debates

Mrs McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (12:47): My question is to the Minister for Local Government and concerns the recent turmoil at Warrnambool City Council and the choice facing voters at the forthcoming October elections. As the minister knows, the chief municipal inspector has announced an investigation into the sacking of the council’s CEO. This shoddy backstairs intrigue saw four councillors conspire to seek legal advice behind the backs of their colleagues without spending authorisation and spring the sacking on an otherwise well-regarded CEO whilst simultaneously appointing an existing director to the job. I welcome this review and thank the minister for his assistance in securing it. On top of this, last December the Victorian Ombudsman began investigating potential credit card fraud at Warrnambool City Council. The question I have for the minister is: can he ensure that all relevant information from both reports will be released prior to the upcoming local government elections?