<div>My name is Adelia Berridge and from 2020 to 2024 I was a Councillor at Redland City Council. During that time I had around 50 complaints, all dismissed by the Office of Independent Assessor. Redland City Council is now demanding $1,500 from me to cover legal costs for an internal complaint they initiated against me—despite my having already paid $2,200 for my own legal defence over a year ago. The Council acted as both prosecutor and judge, and is now pursuing me for reimbursement, ignoring the legal advice I obtained and funded personally.
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<div>The issue arose in December 2023, just before the Council election. During a meeting, a Councillor alleged I had a conflict of interest on a development matter. I explained that the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) had dismissed a previous complaint, clearing me of any wrongdoing. Despite this, I was later excluded from the discussion and vote—an action I believe denied me natural justice and representation of my community.
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<div>I engaged legal representation, which submitted a letter outlining 49 points showing the Council process had either breached the Local Government Act or failed to provide procedural fairness. Council ignored this and, after a closed-door discussion, voted to uphold an internal complaint of "unsuitable conduct." They demanded I issue a public apology (which I did) and pay $1,500 for their legal reimbursement, and my legal defence was never addressed.
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<div>I refused to pay and was later served with court papers. <strong>I then discovered the Council spent over $11,700 of public money pursuing this case raising serious questions and concerns about motives and proportionality. </strong>
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<div>At the same time, I have been undergoing aggressive cancer treatment: surgery, radiation, and 14 months of chemotherapy with heart complications. Despite my health, I’m fighting this to defend my reputation and call out what I believe is targeted bullying.
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<div>This is the fourth time I’ve had to engage lawyers for work-related matters. I’ve now re-engaged Hall Payne Lawyers, expecting further costs of at least $7,000. My family and I would deeply appreciate any financial support to ease the burden of mounting legal and medical expenses.
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<div>This case is not just about money—it’s about being strong and standing up to misuse of power. 
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