Trish McDonald
Trish McDonald is a prominent legal figure known for her work as a barrister in Australia. She has gained recognition for her expertise in public law and has represented various clients in high-profile cases. Recently, she has been in the news for her role as counsel assisting an inquiry into allegations involving Mayor Ned Mannoun and Chief Executive John Ajaka, where she questioned Ajaka regarding claims of improper conduct and management within the council.
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Recent news mentions
Counsel assisting the commission, Trish McDonald, SC, questioned Mannoun about his alleged links to Breton’s campaign.
Liberal Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun questioned over independent campaign funds
Australia· 2025-12-05
Trish McDonald is the counsel assisting the inquiry who noted the evident offense taken by Mayor Mannoun.
Mayor Ned Mannoun accused of weaponising pork commentsAustralia· 2025-10-31
Trish McDonald is a counsel assisting the inquiry into the council's budget.
Mayor Ned Mannoun ‘goaded’ council boss in fiery meetingAustralia· 2025-08-20
Trish McDonald is the counsel assisting the inquiry into the conduct of John Ajaka and the council.
Liverpool Council inquiry hears John Ajaka’s sacking followed tensions with Mayor Ned MannounAustralia· 2025-07-24Ajaka denied he had used the phrase 'creative accounting' under questioning from counsel assisting the inquiry, Trish McDonald, SC.
Mayor Ned Mannoun allegedly urged council boss to sack ‘useless’ workersAustralia· 2025-07-23