Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and rants from a Beirut bedroom – after 10 weeks of theatre what might Icac deliver?
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Sydney has concluded its public hearings for Operation Rosny, which investigated allegations of political corruption and branch-stacking. While the inquiry lacked a 'major scalp,' the author argues that the process remains a significant tool for accountability in politics.
Why it matters
The inquiry highlights the ongoing challenges of regulating money and influence in Australian politics and the role of anti-corruption bodies.
Individuals who appeared at Icac Operation Rosny hearings include, from left, (top row) Jean Nassif, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet, and (bottom row) Damien Tudehope, Sharangan Maheswaran and Anita Perrottet. Composite: Icac Individuals who appeared at Icac Operation Rosny hearings include, from left, (top row) Jean Nassif, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet, and (bottom row) Damien Tudehope, Sharangan Maheswaran and Anita Perrottet. Composite: Icac Independent Commission Against Corruption Analysis Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and rants from a Beirut bedroom – after 10 weeks of theatre what might Icac deliver? Penry Buckley You could be forgiven for thinking the inquiry has been a bit of a damp squib. But high-profile resignations are not the only measure of Icac’s success
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