The Queensland government has asked Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson to show why he should not be dismissed, after receiving a Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) report into his conduct.

Cr Thompson was suspended on full pay in November amid a CCC investigation into his military, education and business credentials.

Speaking in parliament on Thursday morning, Local Government Minister Ann Leahy said she was briefed on the CCC report at the end of August.

"That briefing set out serious allegations," she told parliament.

"Since receiving that advice I have considered the matters relating to Cr Thompson in considerable detail, including my responsibilities in relation to the Local Government Act."

Ms Leahy said Cr Thompson would be given 14 days to respond to a show-cause notice.

"The

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