Update:
The motion proposed by Cr Paul Tully was pulled from today’s council meeting agenda before it could be debated.
ABC News reported that it was removed to allow councillors more time to consider the proposal.
Earlier:
Ipswich City Council is set to vote today on a controversial motion that would prevent Mayor Teresa Harding from being the lead spokesperson on council matters, effectively limiting her ability to comment on portfolio-specific issues.
Cr Paul Tully has given notice of proposed changes (item 17.1) to the council’s media and communications policy, which Mayor Harding told ABC Radio amount to an “extraordinary political attack.”
The move has been described as “the latest rift” to emerge between Mayor Harding, who is serving a second term as directly elected mayor, and Cr Tully, a 40 year veteran of the council.
Watch the meeting, which commenced at 10am Queensland time, live here.
28th January 2025