General News
30 June, 2025
Mayor’s website gripes dismissed
COMPLAINTS about Mayor Amy Eden’s personal website have been dismissed by the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA).
An OIA spokesman said the office investigated complaints relating to the mayor’s website it received in March and April this year.
“Following inquiries, the OIA determined that it would not be in the public interest to take further action and the complaints were dismissed,” he said.
“Specifically, the OIA noted that subsequent to the conduct, the council resolved to re-deploy the relevant advisor (Gavin King). It is understood the role will now undertake work for all councillors.
“The OIA maintains a strong focus on pursuing serious misconduct matters while working to support councillor capacity building across Queensland.”
Cr Eden said she welcomed confirmation from the OIA that recent complaints about her website constituting “a misuse of council resources for personal gain” among other things, were dismissed.
“My website is just one of many channels through which I provide a free flow of information to ratepayers and engage with the Cairns community,” she said.
“Engagement was a key pillar of my election campaign last year and it will continue to be an important hallmark of my role as mayor.”
She said her priorities were:
More houses sooner with the PDA (Priority Development Area) and infrastructure funding for the Mt Peter growth corridor
Becoming the nation’s premier destination for women’s sport
Exploring the future of the Cairns Showgrounds-Barlow Park precinct
Playing a part in community safety
Delivering rates, roads and rubbish in the most cost effective and efficient way possible.
