ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
Concern for 'vexatious' proceedings allowing residents to shut down Victorian councils
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Laura Mayers, Matt Neal, Raf Epstein✦AI Summary
Five councillors in Victoria, Australia, have been forced to stand down after a private citizen initiated criminal proceedings against them. Advocates are calling for legislative changes to prevent the misuse of private prosecutions to disrupt local government operations.
Five councillors at Hepburn Shire Council have been served with criminal charges by a private citizen. ( ABC News: Eden Hynninen )
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