Townsville Mayor Investigated for Allegedly Fabricating Military Service Record
May 29, 2024![Townsville Mayor Investigated for Allegedly Fabricating Military Service Record](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/7edf9e389ebd8ca39e97578a93a8fdeb2c1188174f94baea96dfb8fccde77d9dc9af5d6bb570409f408990fc54430a99786a452bbb959d10cf24c01dfb5c7fec.jpg)
Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson is under investigation by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) in Queensland.
The investigation concerns potential embellishment of Thompson's military service history, including his time in the Special Air Service (SAS).
The Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) referred the case to the CCC due to concerns about candidate conduct.
Thompson has shared his service number on social media to counter rumors but faced accusations of misleading the public.
He has since deleted social media posts about his military history.
Premier Steven Miles highlighted the seriousness of dishonesty about military service, especially in a town like Townsville with a significant army presence.
Thompson claims he served in the Royal Australian Corps of Signals and the SAS for about five years but is under scrutiny for discrepancies in his record.
No findings have been made by either the OIA or CCC at this time.
Thompson expressed his willingness to provide confirmation of his service history and disappointment over leaked information.
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The Guardian • May 28, 2024
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The Sydney Morning Herald • May 28, 2024
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The Age • May 28, 2024
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The West Australian • May 28, 2024
Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service