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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Former Townsville mayor claimed to have epilepsy in endorsement of wellness bracelet sold by business linked to his partner

Troy Thompson wearing sunglasses
Troy Thompson was the mayor of Townsville from March 2024 until September 2025, when he resigned. Photograph: Troy Thompson for Mayor Facebook page

The controversial former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson, who was found last week to have made unsubstantiated claims he had been diagnosed with epilepsy, referenced the condition when endorsing an electromagnetic pulse bracelet sold online by a business linked to his partner.

The Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission’s (CCC) investigation into Thompson found he had misled the electorate about a cancer diagnosis, his military history and university qualifications.

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