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Liberal Party activist labelled a ‘rat’ for wanting to be honest, ICAC told

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Alexandra Smith, Jessica McSweeney
Liberal Party activist labelled a ‘rat’ for wanting to be honest, ICAC told
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An ICAC inquiry into corruption in New South Wales has heard testimony regarding Liberal Party operatives attempting to evade scrutiny. Witnesses described being pressured to remain silent and labeled as 'rats' for cooperating with investigations into illegal donations and property developer links.

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The investigation highlights significant concerns regarding political integrity, corruption, and the influence of property developers on government officials.

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Share A A A ICAC’s Operation Rosny is investigating property developer Jean Nassif’s links to political powerbrokers, councils and Catholic schools. See all stories . NSW Liberal operative Robert Assaf met lobbyist and factional player Jeremy Greenwood at a south-west Sydney cafe so the pair could discuss a summons both had received to appear before a corruption inquiry – despite knowing full well that this was not allowed.

In another meeting, Assaf and Greenwood walked along the Cooks River track while leaving their phones and laptops behind to avoid being traced, the Independent Commission Against Corruption heard on Monday.

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