For ICAC’s targets, the worst may be yet to come
The ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry into corruption involving Liberal Party operatives and developer Jean Nassif has concluded its public hearings. The commission is now preparing a report that may lead to criminal prosecutions in 2027.
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Demonstrates the role of anti-corruption bodies in maintaining political accountability and the potential for legal consequences for public figures.
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Share A A A After gathering force for nearly four years, Operation Rosny eventually exploded like a cyclone, inflicting damage on a cabal of miscreants who, through greed, stupidity or very often a combination of both, allegedly placed themselves in the path of a corruption storm.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s long-anticipated inquiry into hard-right Liberal Party operatives, fugitive developer Jean Nassif and several other key persons of interest has now wrapped up following 10 weeks of public hearings.
Sharangan Maheswaran outside the ICAC on Tuesday. Sam Mooy With those interrogations done, the inquiry moves into a period of relative calm. The eye of the cyclone has arrived. But those targeted by the corruption watchdog should enjoy the reprieve while they can before any danger returns in 2027.
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