Statement From The Minister For Local Government

Following the receipt of a report by the Municipal Monitors appointed to Whittlesea City Council and other information provided, Councillor Aidan McLindon has been suspended from his duties at Whittlesea City Council under section 229A (1) of the Local Government Act 2020.

I am satisfied this is necessary to protect the health and safety of the councillors and staff at Whittlesea City Council.

This suspension will take effect from today Wednesday, 16 April 2025 for a period of 6 months.

For the duration of a suspension, Councillor McLindon ceases to be a councillor and must not perform any of the functions and duties or exercise the power of a councillor. This includes attending council meetings, delegated committees or attending council premises.

Local councils play a vital role in communities across the state and Victorians rightly have high expectations of their councillors.