‘Pink lady’ denies drafting her own job description before council interview
Roxanne Thornton, a City of Parramatta Council executive, has denied allegations of misconduct during an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry. She is accused of drafting her own job description and subverting hiring practices to benefit friends. The inquiry continues as evidence is presented regarding her communications with former chief executive Gail Connolly.
- ▪Roxanne Thornton is under investigation for allegedly subverting hiring practices at the City of Parramatta Council.
- ▪She denied drafting her own job description before interviewing for her role.
- ▪The inquiry revealed text messages between Thornton and Connolly discussing job roles and salaries.
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City of Parramatta Council executive denies she drafted up job description with ex-CEOABy Anton RoseNBy Nabil Al-NasharMBy Miriah DavisTopic:Local GovernmentFri 22 May 2026 at 4:32pmFri 22 May 2026 at 4:32pmFri 22 May 2026 at 4:32pmRoxanne Thornton was grilled on Friday over claims of misconduct. (ABC News)In short:The NSW corruption watchdog is investigating allegations City of Parramatta Council employees subverted hiring practices to fill job vacancies with friends.Executive Roxanne Thornton denied drafting up her own job description before she interviewed for a role at the council.The public hearings will continue.abc.net.au/news/nsw-city-of-parramatta-council-icac-inquiry/106654468Link copiedShareShare articleA City of Parramatta Council executive accused of corruption as part of the…
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