Deputy mayor candidate could be sacked if suspension is upheld
Steadysingle sourceOne outlet reported this, in 3 reports over 3 days - no second voice in this corpus.
Thu, 8 October 2026Wed, 21 October 2026
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Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)
8 Oct, 22:41over 13 days21 Oct, 18:37
How it spread - 3 original reports
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)22:41first to report
Hobart councillor and deputy mayor candidate Louise Elliot is appealing a third suspension handed down by a code of conduct panel during the current term of council. If upheld, the minister could be called in to sack her.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)02:51
A code of conduct panel found Glenorchy Alderman Peter Ridler breached the code by touching female staff and telling one to "stick to your knitting and get back to the kitchen".
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:37
With fewer seats on offer and several mayors stepping aside, Tasmania's council elections may radically shake up local government across the island — with just days left for people to cast their vote.