Queensland Parliament to lift ban on Troy Thompson for mayor induction course
Parliament is expected to revoke a ban Troy Thompson to allow the highly controversial Townsville mayor-elect to complete training for his new position.
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Queensland Parliament is expected to lift a ban on Troy Thompson to allow the highly controversial figure to complete an induction for his new role as Townsville mayor.
Local Government Association Queensland confirmed on Tuesday that new and returning mayors were expected to attend the Mayoral Induction session in Brisbane on Wednesday, April 17.
The requirement was expected to pose a problem for Mr Thompson, who was banned from the parliamentary precinct after a publicity stunt backfired horribly in 2020.
Mr Thompson took a photograph of a brochure for his abortive campaign for the seat of Thuringowa outside the office of incumbent MP Aaron Harper.
At the time, House Speaker Curtis Pitt said the incident was inappropriate and “could at best be considered immature”.
Mr Harper has since spoken out about the incident.
It is understood, however, that the ban that would have prevented Mr Thompson from completing the LGAQ induction will be lifted.
Mr Thompson has already disappointed some voters after revealing post election that he may not be able to freeze rates, and has been linked to right-wing conspiracy group My Place Townsville.
He is expected to be sworn-in during the official investiture at Townsville City Council at 9am on Wednesday, followed by a special post-election council meeting at 1pm that is open to the public.
The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works, meanwhile, said legislative changes have mandated additional training for all of Queensland’s “newly elected mayors and councillors”.
“The Department is supporting councillors and mayors in their new roles through face-to-face inductions as well as through online training that will be offered to councils across the state.” A spokesperson said the online training included mandatory topics about what was involved with a councillor’s register of interests, the Code of Conduct for councillors and understanding conflicts of interest.
“The training must be completed within six months of a councillor taking office and will help build confidence for all councillors in understanding their key obligations and responsibilities in office.”
Originally published as Queensland Parliament to lift ban on Troy Thompson for mayor induction course
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