Ian Cook joins us is in The Cafe for a Townie

Ian Cook is the former owner of I Cook Foods, a family-run business employing 41 local Victorians. Ian experienced firsthand the devastating impact of government and council corruption when his business was unlawfully shut down.SlugGateThis closure, now widely known as the SlugGate scandal, has become a national symbol of the fight against government corruption. Ian has taken his battle to the Supreme Court, seeking accountability for those responsible and justice for the wrongful actions that destroyed his business.Ian knows that what happened to him could happen to any Australian small business owner targeted by a government or local council intent on eliminating competition.Ian’s fight isn’t just about his story:Ian is gearing up to contest a seat in the Upper House at the 2026 state election, driven by his unwavering commitment to ensuring no one else suffers the injustice his family endured.Please join us on clo.socialits free to join and be an active memberTo access all our podcasts for freeand keep abreast of what we are up toJoin our mailing list herehttps://cafelockedout.com/To support our work with a one-off gifthttps://cafelockedout.com/donate This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe