A former NSW police minister has pleaded guilty to drug possession after being nabbed with meth at a Queensland casino.
Ex-Labor MP Matthew James Brown pleaded guilty to possession of a dangerous drug and a utensil at a Queensland court on Tuesday.
Brown - now a Kiama councillor - was fined $500 with no conviction recorded, according to Queensland authorities, after being caught at Townsville's Ville Casino on Monday night with 1.5g of methamphetamine.
Kiama Mayor Mark Honey said he was disappointed in Brown's behaviour, but his first concern was for his welfare.
"It's important for him to take this time off from his duties, to ensure his health and wellbeing," Cr Honey said in a statement.
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"Naturally I'm disappointed in Matt's behaviour, which reflects poorly on our council and our community."
Brown, 46, resigned as police minister in 2008 after reportedly stripping down to his underpants and dancing on a green leather couch during a party at NSW parliament. He had been minister for just three days.
He has been contacted for comment.
