September 17, 2026 — 7:57pm

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Allegations a south-east Queensland mayor is attempting to “gag” councillors is at the heart of a local government scrap south-west of Brisbane, as well as claims council resources will be overwhelmed by the new rules.

Under policy changes expected to pass at Ipswich City Council, its media team will be permitted to work with councillors on their own communications. Under present rules, it is only permitted to act on behalf of the mayor or institution of council.

All councillors at a Finance and Governance…

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