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25 articles about 19 events for “ICAC Corruption Inquiry” in Politics.

Politics · 3 matching articles from 3 outlets · 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-29
Five bombshell moments from NSW corruption watchdog's marathon inquiry ABC News (AU) · 2026-09-29

“Now, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry — codenamed Operation Rosny — has drawn its public hearings to a close.”

Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and rants from a Beirut bedroom – after 10 weeks of theatre what might Icac deliver? The Guardian · 2026-09-29

“Many people watching the Independent Commission Against Corruption hearings in Sydney over the past two months have come to admire the forensic questioning of the counsel assisting the inquiry, Peggy Dwyer SC.”

Biggest idiot, grubbiest behaviour, best phone tap: The Operation Rosny Awards The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-26

“After nine weeks of public hearings, the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny inquiry is sadly drawing to a close.”

Lobbyist Crackdown

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-12
Crackdown on political lobbyists does not go far enough The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-10-12 leans left

“Five years after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) recommended the overhaul of rules governing political lobbyists, the Minns government has announced a series of reforms that will make the NSW Electoral Commission regulate the influence…”

Crackdown on lobbyists after explosive anti-corruption inquiry The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-10-11 leans left

“…se links to local councils for the first time in a significant shake-up of integrity laws after the explosive Operation Rosny anti-corruption inquiry uncovered links between a slew of senior Liberal Party operatives and fugitive property developer Jean…”

Nassif Spy Controversy

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-29
$134,000 spy bill under spotlight on ICAC inquiry's final day ABC News (AU) · 2026-09-29

“In short: ICAC hears developer Toplace paid a $134,000 bill for surveillance of former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore.”

Nassif’s Toplace paid $134,000 for surveillance of Strathfield mayor The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-29

“Sydney’s best coverage of the ICAC inquiry - Analysis: Crazy and crazier: ICAC unravels Jean Nassif’s paranoia, writes Kate McClymont - Analysis: Inside a grubby political blackmail plot that backfired spectacularly, writes Bevan Shields - News:Shakedown…”

Elliott Affair Smear Story Controversy

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-23
‘A thousand bucks for smear story’: Cash offered for negative Elliott coverage The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-23

“The corruption inquiry on Wednesday was told about a text exchange between Maheswaran and Greenwood after the Toplace lawyer sent a picture of a car, taken during surveillance of Elliott.”

Icac Investigations

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-18
Belligerence, blackmail and a Bangladeshi chatbot: What we learnt from ICAC week eight The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-18

“After earlier telling the corruption inquiry he never shared the contents of his ICAC statement with anyone, Abedin suggested he might have shown Maheswaran an earlier “funny” version, and he had used artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to prepare his final…”

‘Mafia boys’ and ‘corrupt politicians’: fugitive developer Jean Nassif rants to Icac from Beirut bedroom The Guardian · 2026-09-15

“Dialling into the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry from his Beirut bedroom, Nassif, 58, said he would return to Australia when he clears his name.”

ICAC Legal Bills Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
Who had their ICAC legal bills covered? The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-10-07

“Among a steady stream of legal identities filing into the ICAC’s inquiry into allegations of corrupt political donations was high-profile solicitor Bryan Wrench, who was part of lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood’s team when he wasn’t across town defending Alan Jones.”

Parramatta Mayor Election

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-28
Parramatta Liberal councillor quits party over One Nation hours before mayoral vote The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-28

“In her resignation, Raffoul, who previously served as chief of staff to Liberal corrections minister David Elliott, also cited the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s public inquiry into Liberal Party operatives.”

Victoria Anti-Corruption Watchdog Str…

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog finally has teeth. These are its new powers The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-24 leans left

“…BAC will: - Have a broader jurisdiction, similar to the NSW ICAC, to investigate corruption without being limited to matters where the allegations, if proven, would constitute a criminal offence. - Be able to hold public hearings in the normal course of its…”

Spying Scandal Inquiry

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
Private investigator surveilled Liberal minister and supplied Jean Nassif with recording devices, Icac hears The Guardian · 2026-09-22

“Shane De Kauwe told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Tuesday he had installed a static camera on a building to record a person connected with the former NSW Liberal MP David Elliott.”

Icac Inquiry Into Fundraisers

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
‘Oh shit’: Labor councillor who attended 2021 Liberal fundraiser was worried about potential Icac inquiry, Icac hears The Guardian · 2026-09-21

“The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) heard on Monday that following an incendiary speech by a NSW MP, which led to allegations being referred to the watchdog, Sharangan Maheswaran wrote “Oh shit, did he touch on me?” and asked for “that…”

ICAC Corruption Inquiry

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
‘Pretty bad look’: Lawyer denies lying to ICAC over $148,500 cheque, Liberal fundraiser The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-21

“A former senior executive for disgraced Sydney property developer Jean Nassif has been accused of lying to the state’s corruption watchdog over how a large cheque was handed to a Liberal Party operative.”

ICAC Power Disputes

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Owners of dodgy Toplace Sydney units fear ICAC is a 'toothless beast' ABC News (AU) · 2026-09-18

“Mr Jones is one of thousands of Toplace apartment owners left to pick up the pieces of the company's collapse amid a dramatic inquiry before the NSW Independent Corruption Against Corruption (ICAC).”

Political Blackmail Backfire

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Inside a grubby political blackmail plot that backfired spectacularly The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-18 leans left

“Little did they know the meeting would trigger one of the grubbiest feuds in NSW politics, and feature in a major corruption inquiry four years later.”

Elliott Corruption Inquiry

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
‘We have something that will kill Elliott’: Icac questions former Labor councillor over message The Guardian · 2026-09-18

“…harangan Maheswaran told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Friday that a message sent to him by lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood claiming “We have something that will kill Elliott” did not relate to work by Greenwood’s company Beckington for…”

ICAC Inquiry Strathfield Mayor

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
‘Didn’t seem upset’: ICAC told former Strathfield mayor was not bothered by dirt sheet The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-17

“Sydney’s best coverage of the ICAC inquiry - ‘You like?’ Jean Nassif’s $10m ice deal, zero regrets and one-way ticket out of trouble - The lobbyist, the sealed envelope and the mystery ‘wire me up’ text - ‘Mum’s perspective’: Liberal apparatchik said he paid…”

ICAC Corruption Hearings

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Rats in the ranks: ICAC hears double-crosses, blackmail and broken promises The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-15

“Sydney’s best coverage of the ICAC inquiry - ‘You like?’ Jean Nassif’s $10m ice deal, zero regrets and one-way ticket out of trouble - The lobbyist, the sealed envelope and the mystery ‘wire me up’ text - ‘Mum’s perspective’: Liberal apparatchik said he paid…”

Developer Donation Scandal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-07
Porsche or Ferrari? Liberals deny car chat link to developer donations The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-07

“The commission has previously heard from Greenwood when Operation Rosny, as the corruption inquiry is codenamed, was probing whether illegal donations from Catholic Schools NSW were washed through his lobby firm Beckington.”

NSW Corruption Scandal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-05
Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears The Guardian · 2026-09-05 leans left

“As part of its inquiry into alleged corruption in the NSW Liberals, Icac is investigating the allegation that conservative factional figures Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood and Christian Ellis received prohibited donations totalling $2m from Nassif or his…”

Politician Denies Slander Claims

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-21
Ex-minister threatens legal action over 'slanderous' comments ABC News (AU) · 2026-08-21

“The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is examining whether donations linked to fugitive property developer Jean Nassif were exchanged for political favours, including attempts to damage Mr Elliott's career.”

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