‘Oh shit’: Labor councillor who attended 2021 Liberal fundraiser was worried about potential Icac inquiry, Icac hears
Former Labor councillor Sharangan Maheswaran testified before the Independent Commission Against Corruption regarding his attendance at a 2021 Liberal fundraiser. He expressed concern that his presence at the event, which involved property developer Jean Nassif, would trigger an investigation into political corruption.
Why it matters
The testimony provides insight into potential illegal political donations and the influence of property developers on local government planning.
Icac witness Sharangan Maheswaran giving evidence on Monday. Photograph: ICAC Icac witness Sharangan Maheswaran giving evidence on Monday. Photograph: ICAC Independent Commission Against Corruption ‘Oh shit’: Labor councillor who attended 2021 Liberal fundraiser was worried about potential Icac inquiry, Icac hears Texts reveal Sharangan Maheswaran had ‘an explanation ready’ but was worried about picture taken with premier prompted by ‘dumb’ Christian Ellis
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Labor councillor feared his presence at a Liberal fundraiser attended by Dominic Perrottet would result in him being forced to give evidence to the New South Wales anti-corruption commission, the watchdog has heard.
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