Showdown in chamber: By-election will decide who takes vacant councillor position in Division 4

It all started with civility to decide which of two options councillors would vote for in order to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former councillor David Cullen. There were tense moments, but it was clearly a done deal beforehand with the numbers having it for a by-election. Hear the arguments for and against in a special meeting of Ipswich City Council held 5 September 2024.
Published: 5 September 2024.
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