Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale's property lawyer has been granted watch house bail after he was charged with extortion on Thursday.

Solicitor Cameron McKenzie, who was named as a "key witness" in Mr Pisasale's extortion charge last month, was granted bail without having to face court after he was charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission on Thursday.

The solicitor was released on watchhouse bail Credit:Louie Douvis

The Chamber of Commerce junior vice-president's matter is next due in court on August 4.

Mr McKenzie's arrest follows that of Mr Pisasale on similar charges on June 20.