David Penman wasn’t happy with his local Victorian council. So, he privately prosecuted five councillors

Published July 14, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serve

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David Penman wasn’t happy.

Details

The Daylesford small business owner didn’t like the work of his local council. So, using little-known laws that force elected officials to stand down, he essentially stopped it from making any big decisions.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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