Steeped in controversy

INDEPENDENT candidate Dr Patricia Petersen sparked controversy at the polling booths on Saturday.
Metropolitan newspapers reported police were called to the Raceview State School on Saturday morning after Ipswich Independent candidate Dr Petersen was accused of not staying within the designated boundaries and a related matter.
The incident was resolved “amicably”, and comes after Dr Petersen led an election campaign that saw her dress in a cow suit at the Labor Party campaign launch with a sign that read “Pull the Udder One. Vote 1 Petersen”, sport a swimsuit at pre-polling booths on Australia Day, and walk a sheep through Ipswich Mall.
Speaking with Noosa Today last year, Dr Petersen said she wouldn’t rule out a return to Noosa at the next council election to vie for the mayoral position.