Council
Penhalluriack was elected to his local council on 29 November 2008, representing the Camden Ward of the Glen Eira City Council.
On 28 March 2012 Ombudsman Victoria tabled a report in the Victorian Parliament. In it the ombudsman accused Penhalluriack of misconduct, bullying and conflict of interest. The conflict of interest was that he interfered with the council's free mulch program, while his hardware store sells mulch. The report characterised it as deliberate disruption using unsubstantiated health concerns, and noted his lack of acknowledgement of "various conflicts of interest between his council role and his personal/ business interests".
The Ombudsman’s recommendations included that the Victorian government consider additional mechanisms to assist councils dealing with "difficult councillors", including the creation of an Integrity Commissioner; this would be a significant development in governance in Victoria.
Penhalluriack made various counter-claims against the council, including a workplace insurance claim and stress levels causing him cardiac problems.
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