Teary council officer tells ICAC they 'should be ashamed of yourselves'
Roxanne Thornton, a senior official at Parramatta council, broke down during an ICAC inquiry as she admitted to manipulating the recruitment process to benefit friends. She expressed feelings of public shame and acknowledged her wrongdoing, stating that she had undermined the council's hiring practices. The inquiry continues with other witnesses expected to testify regarding the matter.
- ▪Roxanne Thornton cried during her questioning at the ICAC hearing.
- ▪She admitted to helping friends secure jobs by manipulating the recruitment process.
- ▪Thornton stated that her inability to trust others led her to recruit people she already knew.
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Parramatta council official breaks down at ICAC inquiry following admissions she helped friends get jobsNBy Nabil Al-NasharTopic:Local GovernmentTue 26 May 2026 at 3:24pmTue 26 May 2026 at 3:24pmTue 26 May 2026 at 3:24pmRoxanne Thornton broke down in tears during her fourth day of questioning. (ABC News)In short:A senior Parramatta council worker has broken down in tears at an ICAC hearing, saying she is being publicly shamed.Roxanne Thornton has said she helped friends with job applications and interviews for roles at the council.Ms Thornton admitted to undermining the recruitment process to favour three friends, who are set to give testimony.abc.net.au/news/parramatta-council-executive-breaks-down-icac-inquiry/106723596Link copiedShareShare articleA senior Parramatta council executive…
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