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Police Investigate Alleged Email Threat Between Redlands Councillors

The case underscores growing conduct disputes following criticism of the mayor's drink-driving charge.

Overview

  • Police investigated a complaint that an email sent between Redlands councillors contained a threat.
  • The report links the email dispute to a slew of OIA conduct complaints filed against Councillor Adelia Berridge after she criticized the mayor's drink-driving charge.
  • Officials have not named the sender or recipient of the email, and no outcome from the police review has been released.
  • No council disciplinary decisions related to the complaints have been made public.
  • Coverage by The Sydney Morning Herald and Brisbane Times frames the incidents as part of rising tensions within the southeast Queensland council.