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Robyn Wuth

Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal

Former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson had claimed to be a member of the Special Air Service Regiment (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Loopholes will be closed and political candidates subject to tougher scrutiny after revelations a disgraced mayor fabricated his military service, medical records and education. 

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to "close the loopholes" after Troy Thompson was elected Townsville mayor after misleading voters. 

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