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Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson resigned amid a corruption probe over false military claims, denying wrongdoing and planning a by-election run.
Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson has resigned amid a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation into allegations he misrepresented his military service and resume during his 2024 campaign.
Suspended with pay since November 2024 and issued a show-cause notice by Local Government Minister Ann Leahy, Thompson denied wrongdoing, calling his resignation a principled stand against political interference and a move to protect democratic rights.
He plans to run in an upcoming by-election, framing his campaign as a defense of community sovereignty.
The investigation continues, with no official findings released.
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El alcalde de Townsville, Troy Thompson, dimitió en medio de una investigación de corrupción por falsas afirmaciones militares, negando haber cometido un delito y planeando una campaña para las elecciones parciales.