Council welcomes Conduct Tribunal findings

Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel has welcomed the final outcome of a tribunal investigation into former councillor Jess Glasgow. 

The Councillor Conduct Tribunal found Mr Glasgow guilty of two misconduct offences under the Local Government Act 2009, in relation to his appearance on reality TV show The Bachelorette in October 2019.

The Councillor Conduct Tribunal found Mr Glasgow guilty of two misconduct offences under the Local Government Act 2009, in relation to his appearance on reality TV show The Bachelorette in October 2019.

Mr de Chastel said the actions of Mr Glasgow were “totally inappropriate and highly offensive” and caused significant distress to many council staff at the time.

“We welcome the findings and tribunal’s diligence in finalising the matter.

“I will be pursuing the fines of just over $5,000 that Mr Glasgow was ordered to pay by the tribunal,” he said.

Mayor Clare Stewart echoes the CEO’s sentiments.

“The incident should never have occurred and it clearly undermined the good reputation of the Shire and council,” she said.

“It is not my place to pass judgement on a previous councillor, but we are very fortunate that in the current council, we have a highly functional and collaborative group of councillors, who display respect to each other,” Cr Stewart said.

Cr Stewart thanked the Councillor Conduct Tribunal for its thorough investigation into the matter.