Women Speak Tasmania have written to the Local Government Minister Nic Street calling on him to establish a Parliamentarty Inquiry into the toxic culture at Hobart City Council exposed through documents obtained under RTI by Cr Louise Elliot and Women Speak Tasmania.
Spokesperson Cassandra Colefax said
‘The recent articles in The Australian on 3 May 2024 and 18 May 2024, have
exposed the extent of the serious issues at HCC especially the conduct of the Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds.’
‘In our letter to Local Government Minister Nic Street we provide evidence that this toxic culture has been ongoing for some years and that the actions of Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, some other Councillors and some staff need to be thoroughly examined by a Parliamentary Inquiry.’
‘We have additionally outlined in our letter other matters dealt with by the Tasmanian Integrity Commission regarding direct appointments that require further investigation.’
‘It is our view that the HCC is not a safe environment for staff and Councillors to work in and that the extent of the bullying, coercion and interference by political lobby groups is preventing HCC staff from acting with respect and in the best interests of ratepayers.’
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