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Paul Pisasale

August 2022

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.

Tom Tate definitely not pissed off with CCC

Many submissions were made about reforming an anti-corruption agency, including from one of Australia’s most pugilistic mayors.

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  • Liam Walsh
Corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald has recommended an overhaul of Qld’s Crime and Corruption Commission.

Report warns of ‘risks’ seconding police to Qld anti-corruption body

But a former chairman of the Crime and Corruption Commission warns integrity agencies nationwide have been under attack.

  • Mark Ludlow and Liam Walsh

July 2022

Paul Pisasale, once untouchable mayor, pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

Why shouldn’t you name bridge after a sleazy, corrupt mayor?

In the modern era of tearing down statutes of people with questionable pasts, one council was looking at going the other way. And it’s not alone.

  • Liam Walsh

November 2020

Wayne Myers (left) and Carl Wulff (right) went to jail over corrupt council dealings.

Out of jail, on to Eagle Street beers

After a stint for official corruption, it's good to know ex-company directors can still hang out in the business district.

  • Liam Walsh

October 2020

Paul Pisasale, once untouchable mayor, pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

Prostitutes and bags full of cash: the downfall of a local mayor

The high-profile scandal that brought down one of Australia's most popular local government politicians, Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, could help lift the lid on illegal council activities.

  • Liam Walsh

July 2019

Paul Pisasale during his heyday.

Ipswich mayor behind bars for at least a year

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will spend at least one year behind bars, a fall from grace “from a great height” for the once wildly successful local government politician.

  • Liam Walsh
Paul Pisasale attends court.

Extortion verdict cuts down dynamo mayor

A bizarre case entangled one of Australia's most successful local government politicians, who posed as a private detective while in office to help an escort.

  • Liam Walsh

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