"Shades of Corruption: Parramatta Council Embroiled in Scandal A New South Wales anti-corruption inquiry has opened its first public hearings into allegations of corruption and misconduct at Parramatta Council, with former chief executive Gail Connolly and several staff members at the center of the probe. The investigation, led by the NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac), centers around claims that the group, known as the "Pink Ops", manipulated recruitment and promotion processes to favor friends and allies, while allegedly targeting others for reprisals and even surveillance. The inquiry has sparked concerns about the level of cronyism and abuse of power within the council, and the potential for widespread corruption. As the investigation unfolds, the public will be watching closely to see if these allegations are substantiated and what consequences may follow."
Ex-Parramatta council chief executive Gail Connolly and other staff allegedly targeted people for reprisals, while some workers were surveilledFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales anti-corruption inquiry is investigating whether three friends in powerful positions at a western Sydney council, who called themselves the “Pink Ops”, subverted recruitment and promotion processes to benefit friends.The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) held its first day of public hearings on Monday into allegations concerning Parramatta council’s former chief executive Gail Connolly, as well as council employees Roxanne Thornton and Angela Jones-Blayney and other staff. Continue reading...
