NSW Liberal leader defers decision on frontbencher Damien Tudehope following leak revelations at Icac
New South Wales Liberal leader Kellie Sloane has deferred a decision on frontbencher Damien Tudehope following his admission of leaking a confidential report. The move comes amid an ongoing anti-corruption inquiry into branch stacking and illegal donation practices within the party.
Why it matters
It reflects internal political instability and corruption concerns within the Australian Liberal Party.
Damien Tudehope (right) arrives to give evidence during Icac hearings in Sydney. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Damien Tudehope (right) arrives to give evidence during Icac hearings in Sydney. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW Liberal leader defers decision on frontbencher Damien Tudehope after leak revelations at Icac Kellie Sloane says ‘leaking a report is never good’ as Reformer Jean-Claude Perrottet tells inquiry group signed up members to ‘dodgy’ branches
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The younger brother of a former Liberal premier has told an anti-corruption watchdog that a group of young conservative power breakers, now under investigation for soliciting illegal donations, recruited members to “dodgy” branches controlled by rival factions.
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