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Loophole closed after rare private prosecution shuts Hepburn council

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A legal loophole has been closed following a rare private prosecution that successfully shut down the Hepburn Shire Council earlier this year. Businesswoman or businessman David Penman brought charges against five of the council's seven councillors.

As a result of the private prosecution, the targeted councillors were forced to stand down from their positions, ultimately leading to the closure of the local council.

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