Wayne Moran: Senior council staffer stood down

Mayor Tom Tate’s right hand man has been stood down from Gold Coast City Council, with officials remaining tight-lipped.

Mayoral Chief of Staff Wayne Moran. Picture: Glenn Hampson

MAYOR Tom Tate’s chief of staff Wayne Moran has been stood down from his powerful position at the Gold Coast City Council.

Several senior council sources confirmed Mr Moran, who has been Councillor Tate’s right hand man and Advisor, was no longer working at council chambers.

Wayne Moran did not respond to requests for comment.

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The Bulletin has approached City Hall and asked several questions, including why Mr Moran was no longer at work, and what were the reasons.

But a city spokesman said in a statement: “It is not appropriate to comment on confidential matters involving City employees.”

Mr Moran was contacted for comment but has not returned calls.

Mr Moran has been a strong advocate of the cruise ship terminal and the Mayor’s appointment on the Gold Coast Waterways Authority Board.

He has also played a key role as a strategist in the Mayor’s re-election campaign.