Belinda Neal

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In June 2008, Neal and her husband John Della Bosca were dining in a bistro called Iguana Joe's when they were reportedly involved in an incident with staff of the premises. [14] [15] [16] Statements witnessed by Chris Spence, a political rival of Neal's, suggested Neal and her husband had been abusive to restaurant staff. [17] The Premier of New South Wales, Morris Iemma, asked the New South Wales Police Force to assess the allegations, but the matter lapsed when the New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions advised that nothing that occurred could have constituted a crime.

Labor expulsion and reinstatement

On 24 July 2017, officers of the Labor's New South Wales branch adopted the decision of the party's Internal Appeals Tribunal to expel Neal from the party, after the tribunal determined that she had engaged in "unworthy conduct" in a form of branch stacking called "walking the books", which was prohibited under Labor rules. [18] The expulsion was overturned in 2022, allowing her to rejoin the party as a full member. [19] Neal was awarded a life honour by Labor in 2024, in recognition of her efforts to the party. [20]

Central Coast Council

In August 2024, Neal announced that she would contest preselection for Central Coast Council at the September 2024 local government elections. [21] She was successful in her preselection bid and was chosen as the party's leader for the council, as well as the lead candidate in Gosford West Ward. [22] Neal was election in position 2 of 3 at the subsequent election.

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Belinda Neal
Councillor of Central Coast Council
for Gosford West Ward
Incumbent
Assumed office
14 September 2024
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Robertson
2007–2010		Succeeded by
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