Pisasale says ‘ I’ll fight for fair’

FORMER Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale says he fights “for fair” and plans to challenge criminal charges levelled against him, including extortion allegations.

The 65- year- old was granted bail in the Brisbane Magistrates Court yesterday, a day after he was charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission with extortion and assault offences.

Asked outside the watchhouse if he would fight the charges, Pisasale replied: “Of course I will”.

“All my life, people know that I’ve fought for Ipswich, that I’ve fought for fair and I’m going to continue to do that,” he said.

Deputy Chief Magistrate Terry Gardiner granted Pisasale bail after hearing a police objection to his release and reading documents relating to the case, which he ruled could not be published.

Pisasale’s court appearance came as acting Ipswich Mayor Paul Tully said he would run in the city’s next mayoral election.