An independent review of the investigation into allegations concerning the Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, and Council staff and processes, has found no evidence to support the allegations.
Canterbury Bankstown Council engaged Arthur Moses SC to review the investigation of allegations made under parliamentary privilege by two state MPs relating to planning matters over a 13 year period.
Key findings from the review include no evidence that Mayor Khal Asfour has had business or personal relationships with ex-minister Eddie Obeid or his son Paul, and no evidence of failure to declare and manage conflicts of interest.
No corrupt or unlawful conduct was identified in relation to the mayor or any employee of the Council.
Mr Moses found that the evidence showed Mayor Asfour had diligently fulfilled his obligations under the Code of Conduct, and that the allegations had regrettably cast a shadow over the entire Council.
Read the Council’s media alert here, and media coverage from The Age, and the ABC.