ALP powerbroker Jim Soorley was hired to help “community engagement and government consultation” on a politically charged development in Queensland while he was barred from being a lobbyist.
The former Brisbane lord mayor was retained for “advice” on areas including on government consultation, rather than lobbying, according to a developer building apartments in the electorate of then ALP Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad.
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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
