Overview
- The City of Joondalup formally censured councillor Nige Jones for claiming a drink bought at Adelaide’s Crazy Horse Revue during an August conference trip.
- A censure notice published by the city said the claim and attendance did not meet the standards expected of a council member.
- Mayor Daniel Kingston said he was deeply disappointed and noted the council commissioned an independent investigation and implemented corrective measures.
- Jones called the incident a genuine mistake, saying he went to the nearest bar for a beer and left quickly after realizing it was a strip club.
- He submitted a reflective action plan on November 19 and says he has booked an ethical decision-making course, and the city confirmed he was not reimbursed for the drink.