Former NSW Liberal powerbroker at heart of Icac allegations now living in UK and not expected to appear
A key figure in a New South Wales anti-corruption inquiry, former lobbyist Christian Ellis, has moved to the UK and is not expected to testify. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating allegations of illegal political donations and branch stacking within the Liberal party.
Why it matters
The absence of a central figure in a major corruption probe complicates the legal process and highlights challenges in holding political powerbrokers accountable.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption is examining some donations to the New South Wales Liberal party. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP The Independent Commission Against Corruption is examining some donations to the New South Wales Liberal party. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption Former NSW Liberal powerbroker at heart of Icac allegations now living in UK and not expected to appear Christian Ellis, a former registered lobbyist, is named in two Independent Commission Against Corruption allegations
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A key figure at the centre of an anti-corruption inquiry involving the New South Wales Liberal party has moved to the UK and is not expected to give evidence during eight weeks of public hearings.
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