Members of Liberal group received ‘kickbacks’ from lobbying company’s Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hears
An inquiry by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) in New South Wales is investigating allegations that members of a conservative Liberal party faction received kickbacks. The payments were allegedly funneled through a lobbying company via a contract with Catholic Schools NSW to support branch-stacking efforts.
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The investigation highlights concerns regarding political corruption, the influence of lobbying, and the integrity of internal party processes in Australian politics.
Jeremy Greenwood, left, leaving Icac’s Operation Rosny hearings on Monday. On Wednesday, the lobbyist was reprimanded for directing comments to someone in the room. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAP Jeremy Greenwood, left, leaving Icac’s Operation Rosny hearings on Monday. On Wednesday, the lobbyist was reprimanded for directing comments to someone in the room. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption Members of Liberal group received ‘kickbacks’ from lobbying company’s Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hears Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Members of a conservative Christian Liberal party faction received a “kickback” from consultancy payments made by the governing body for more than 600 schools in New South Wales , an inquiry has heard.
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