Overview

• Thompson announced he was stepping down a month before his 12-month suspension on full pay was due to end.
• Local Government Minister Ann Leahy issued the show-cause notice after a CCC briefing that she said raised serious allegations.
• Thompson accused Premier David Crisafulli of political interference, argued the notice is now moot, and declared he will recontest the mayoralty.
• Leahy said voters deserve the CCC information but said the commission has restricted her from releasing it, and she confirmed Thompson remains eligible to run.
• A by-election is expected within two months, with a date likely early next week and a special council meeting on Monday to set the voting method.