Queensland premier says Troy Thompson should resign as Townsville mayor after false military service claims
Pressure grows on former One Nation candidate to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military historyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland premier says the embattled mayor of Townsville should resign after he claimed he had exaggerated his military service due to “100-plus” concussions.The Townsville mayor and former One Nation candidate, Troy Thompson, was referred to the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission last week after allegations he embellished his military record by stating he spent five years in the army, including time with “SAS Swanbourne”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Pressure grows on former One Nation candidate to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military history
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The Queensland premier says the embattled mayor of Townsville should resign after he claimed he had exaggerated his military service due to “100-plus” concussions.
The Townsville mayor and former One Nation candidate, Troy Thompson, was referred to the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission last week after allegations he embellished his military record by stating he spent five years in the army, including time with “SAS Swanbourne”.
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