ICAC
How letter to the editor exposed a fake identity and earned an ICAC referral
On Wednesday, the editor of the Southern Highlands Express referred the local MP to the corruption watchdog. By Thursday, the bizarre saga took on another life.
- by Anthony Segaert and Max Maddison
Latest
‘If I get busted, I get done for fraud’: ICAC finds council worker corrupt
Tony Nguyen used fake email addresses, aliases and “dummy bids” to manipulate tender processes for council projects, the corruption watchdog has found.
- by Megan Gorrey
Opinion
State Parliament
In public life, some private failings can be overlooked. But this MP should resign
Some believe mistakes in an MP’s personal life should not cost them their political careers. But such missteps are often red flags for poor judgment.
- by Alexandra Smith
Analysis
State Parliament
Corrupt? No. Acceptable behaviour for an MP? Also no
Former minister Tim Crakanthorp’s only punishment for breaching public trust is a seat on the backbench, but his actions could not be more problematic.
- by Alexandra Smith
Updated
State Parliament
Crakanthorp ‘breached public trust’, ICAC finds
The corruption watchdog’s report into the conduct of Tim Crakanthorp has been released. The former NSW minister says he “should have done more”.
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
Updated
State Parliament
ICAC ‘terminates’ probe into sacked NSW minister Tim Crakanthorp
The Newcastle MP will not be returned to cabinet immediately despite the findings that there were “no reasonable prospects” he would be found corrupt.
- by Michael McGowan and Alexandra Smith
NSW ICAC suggests sweeping changes to federal lobbying rules
The NSW ICAC has made an unusual intervention into federal politics to call for tougher rules for lobbyists.
- by James Massola
Senior NSW planning official cleared of wrongdoing by ICAC
The official was stood down after Liberal Party frontbencher Alister Henskens alleged there was a “strong circumstantial case” she had bought a $3.8 million home based on access to planned housing reforms.
- by Michael McGowan and Alexandra Smith
ICAC points to Maguire’s ‘emotional hold’ on Berejiklian
The “particular dynamics” of the relationship between Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire needed consideration, a NSW court was told.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Updated
Gladys Berejiklian
ICAC acted outside powers in issuing Berejiklian report, court told
The former premier wants an appeal court to strike down corruption findings made against her after an inquiry exposed her secret relationship with an MP.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Exclusive
State Parliament
Transport executive denies corrupting hiring process despite ‘substantial evidence’
Tim Parker, a former Sydney Metro senior executive, has denied allegations he breached government procurement and competition policies.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison