A controversial former One Nation candidate who has won the backing of conspiracy theorists and is banned from stepping foot in Queensland parliament is likely to become the next mayor of Townsville.
Troy Thompson – previously known as Troy Joseph Birnbrauer – has received support from the conspiracy theory group, My Place Townsville (MPT), which he has thanked for supporting him during his campaign.
Members of the group claimed to have volunteered for his campaign, staffing polling booths and scrutinising the final vote count.
