An embattled former Queensland mayor is facing accusations he exaggerated his medical history during his campaign.

Troy Thompson was suspended from the high-ranking position last November during an investigation by Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

Months earlier, the 54-year-old faced scrutiny over claims he made about his military, business and academic history.

Last month Local Government Minister Ann Leahy issued Thompson with a show cause notice after she received an interim briefing from the CCC.

The legal notice gave Thompson 14 days to explain why he should remain as the mayor.

Thompson instead resigned from the position, triggering a by-election.

"Let me be absolutely clear about this, this resignation is not an admission of wrongdoing," Thompson sai

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