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Port Phillip Council silent on ‘30 pieces of silver’ probe

RESULTS of an investigation into an ugly anti-Semitic slur on a Jewish councillor last month will not be made public.

Thirty pieces of silver were left on Cr Dick Gross’ desk at a public meeting on November 15 after a stoush over Port Phillip’s mayoral election turned nasty.

The 30 silver coins represents Judas’ betrayal of Jesus which ultimately led to Christ’s death.

The tasteless stunt has been slammed by Australia’s leading anti-defamation group and prompted chief executive Peter Smith to increase security at future meetings, including locking the chambers until the meeting starts.

Mayor Bernadene Voss told the Leader the “matter has been resolved” but would not divulge details of the investigation, citing privacy reasons.

“The (chief executive) has determined that the outcomes of the investigation will remain confidential to respect the privacy of those involved,” she said.

 

Read the full article by Jordy Atkinson of the Port Phillip Leader at the Herald Sun.