The trial of former Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli , who was accused of fraud, has heard that evidence showed a problematic culture at Ipswich city council, but not necessarily criminality.

Antoniolli was accused of 12 counts of fraud for allegedly by using the council’s community donations fund to pay for his own use at charity auctions and community events.

The charges followed a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation that led to the sacking of the entire council in 2018.