‘Not Granny Smith stuff’: Parramatta Council CEO helped edit friend’s resume then hired her, ICAC hears
The Parramatta Council CEO, Gail Connolly, is under investigation for allegedly assisting a friend in securing a job by reviewing her resume and providing interview questions. This was revealed during a hearing at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). The inquiry is examining claims of misconduct related to recruitment processes within the council.
- ▪Gail Connolly helped a friend by reviewing her resume and sending interview questions before she was hired.
- ▪Connolly, along with other staff members, communicated through a group chat known as the Pink Ladies.
- ▪The ICAC is investigating allegations of subverting recruitment processes to benefit friends and associates.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 18:14:18 +1000 |
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