WHITTLESEA: McLindon wins court case against Minister


Whittlesea Councillor Aidan McLindon has won his Supreme Court judicial review case against Nick Staikos, former Local Government Minister,

“Minister Staikos’ action to suspend him was invalid.”

Cr McLindon was removed as Mayor at Whittlesea, and suspended as a Councillor.

Cr Martin Taylor took over as Mayor, followed by Cr Lawrie Cox.

Mr Staikos has since changed ministries. Whittlesea Council CEO Craig Lloyd has since moved to a lesser-paid job in Western Australia.