Mayor cleared of allegations

Noosa mayor Tony Wellington.

The Crime and Corruption Commission told Noosa mayor Tony Wellington last week complaints about him “could not be substantiated”.
A CCC spokesman said the CCC took over the investigation into Cr Wellington in May this year after lengthy inquiries were undertaken by the Queensland Police Service.
“As part of that investigation, Mr Wellington was interviewed by CCC officers,” he said.
“The relevant parties were advised of the outcome in August 2017.”
Cr Wellington said he had received a letter from the CCC, advising that all investigations had concluded, and that no further action would be taken.
“This follows a letter that I wrote to the CCC in April, requesting that the matter be expedited,” he said.
“I always knew the allegations had no substance. The letter provides closure on the matter.”