August 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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