The Crime and Corruption Commission announced today that it has finalised its investigation concerning the former Mayor of Townsville, Mr Troy Thompson, but its report has not yet been made available publicly.
In a statement, it said: “The CCC recognises the important role that public reporting on our work plays in promoting transparency and accountability in government and public institutions and we acknowledge the significant public interest in this matter.
A draft public report has been prepared pursuant to section 64 of the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.
Prior to making any decision as to whether or not to publish a report, the Commission must comply with relevant legal requirements. Steps are presently being undertaken to comply with these requirements.”
Mr Thompson recently resigned his position as mayor while under suspension, short-circuiting a state government process where he had been given 14 days to respond to a ‘show cause’ notice.
He has announced that he will stand for re-election at the November by-election.