Liberal operatives discussed whether to buy Porsche or Ferrari with developer’s payments, Icac hears
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating allegations that Liberal Party operatives in New South Wales used payments from a developer to fund political outcomes. Evidence presented includes text messages discussing the purchase of luxury cars like Ferraris and Porsches with funds linked to the now-collapsed Toplace company.
Why it matters
This inquiry highlights potential corruption and the influence of property developers on government planning processes, raising significant questions about political integrity in Australia.
Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood wrote ‘there’s something about a red Ferrari’ in a text exchange, Icac has heard. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAP Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood wrote ‘there’s something about a red Ferrari’ in a text exchange, Icac has heard. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption Liberal operatives discussed whether to buy Porsche or Ferrari with developer’s payments, Icac hears Rightwing NSW powerbrokers are alleged to have received illegal political donations from fugitive developer
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Two Liberal operatives traded photos and messages about whether to buy a Porsche or a Ferrari with payments they received for Toplace projects they got approved via a New South Wales government fast-track development process.
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