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A Victoria councilor suspended for two weeks after speaking to media about a pending land sale is sparking a national debate over free speech and accountability in local government. The ruling, based on a new code of conduct enacted less than two years ago, claims the councilor misled the public by implying a decision was settled. Critics across the political spectrum argue the code is being weaponized to silence debate, stifling necessary political discourse and punishing councilors for expressing opinions. Others point to costly arbitration and lack of local expertise among arbiters as flaws in the system. While the government defends the code as a tool for respectful accountability, lawmakers are pushing for reform to restore robust public debate without fear of punishment.

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