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News.com.au
24-07-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Former NSW Liberal MP Jeremy Kinross, 65, dies unexpectedly in Thailand
Former NSW MP Jeremy Kinross has died suddenly in Thailand. Mr Kinross was found unconscious outside a supermarket in Phuket on Saturday night, having reportedly choked on corn kernels, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Kinross was transported to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. He was 65. The masthead reported the former MP was alone and unconscious outside the supermarket near his accommodation in Cape Panwa when he was discovered by a passer-by. His death is yet to be confirmed by Royal Thai Police. It is not known how long he had been in Thailand at the time of his death. Kinross practiced as a barrister and an accountant before becoming the Liberal Party member for Gordon – a position he held for six-and-a-half years in the NSW Legislative Assembly until it was abolished by redistribution in 1999. After leaving politics, Kinross went into consultancy and specialised in strategic relationships and change. A spokesman for the NSW Liberal Party said they were 'shocked and saddened to learn of Jeremy Kinross' untimely passing'. 'He will be fondly remembered by his colleagues, party members and the community for his great contributions, in the business sector and as the Member for Gordon. 'He served our state with distinction and will be greatly missed. On behalf of our members, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.' Current Member for Davidson Matt Cross said he was 'very sad' to hear of Kinross' death. 'He was a larger than life character and still knew many locals by first name,' he said in an online statement. 'His advice to me was simple but powerful: 'Make every day count.''
Sydney Morning Herald
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘He stood on the mayor's foot': How the Liverpool Council chaos turned physical
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun's troubled relationship with a long-time political rival is frustrating the operations of one of Sydney's largest councils, an inquiry has heard, amid accusations Peter Ristevski goaded the mayor and trod on his foot at a meeting earlier this year. The discord between the elected officials is among matters under the spotlight of the NSW Office of Local Government's public inquiry into Liverpool City Council, which is examining councillors' conduct as well as its handling of finances, property purchases, staff employment and more than $150 million in state government grants for infrastructure projects. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig announced the public inquiry in July last year after a report detailed serious allegations of dysfunction and maladministration at the western Sydney council. In the month prior, the council had sensationally ousted its 10th chief executive in eight years, John Ajaka, the former president of the NSW Legislative Assembly, after a falling out with Mannoun. Counsel assisting the inquiry Trish McDonald, SC, said in her opening address on Monday the inquiry would consider whether the functioning body of the council – which oversees dozens of suburbs earmarked for significant growth – was operating effectively. Loading To that end, McDonald said the hearings would examine the 'long history on the council' and 'antagonism' between Mannoun, a Liberal, and Ristevski, a former Liberal councillor who returned as an independent in the local government elections in September. The pair appeared to have 'a troubled relationship which seems to be spilling in, or affecting, the operation of council', the inquiry was told. The inquiry was told about one alleged incident on February 20, when Mannoun met councillors and external recruiters to discuss the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
The Age
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Age
‘He stood on the mayor's foot': How the Liverpool Council chaos turned physical
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun's troubled relationship with a long-time political rival is frustrating the operations of one of Sydney's largest councils, an inquiry has heard, amid accusations Peter Ristevski goaded the mayor and trod on his foot at a meeting earlier this year. The discord between the elected officials is among matters under the spotlight of the NSW Office of Local Government's public inquiry into Liverpool City Council, which is examining councillors' conduct as well as its handling of finances, property purchases, staff employment and more than $150 million in state government grants for infrastructure projects. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig announced the public inquiry in July last year after a report detailed serious allegations of dysfunction and maladministration at the western Sydney council. In the month prior, the council had sensationally ousted its 10th chief executive in eight years, John Ajaka, the former president of the NSW Legislative Assembly, after a falling out with Mannoun. Counsel assisting the inquiry Trish McDonald, SC, said in her opening address on Monday the inquiry would consider whether the functioning body of the council – which oversees dozens of suburbs earmarked for significant growth – was operating effectively. Loading To that end, McDonald said the hearings would examine the 'long history on the council' and 'antagonism' between Mannoun, a Liberal, and Ristevski, a former Liberal councillor who returned as an independent in the local government elections in September. The pair appeared to have 'a troubled relationship which seems to be spilling in, or affecting, the operation of council', the inquiry was told. The inquiry was told about one alleged incident on February 20, when Mannoun met councillors and external recruiters to discuss the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
