Senior Liberals allegedly tried to damage career of former minister David Elliott, ICAC told
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating allegations that senior Liberal Party members compiled a 'shit sheet' to damage the career of former minister David Elliott. The probe is examining potential links between political favors and property developer donations.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights internal political factionalism and potential corruption within Australian state politics, raising questions about ethical conduct in government.
Former Liberal minister David Elliott denied all the allegations raised in the ICAC hearing. ( AAP: James Gourley )
A former minister was allegedly targeted in a document to damage his career, the corruption watchdog has heard.
A former Liberal staffer told the ICAC of a "shit sheet" containing a list of political and personal allegations about David Elliott.
Mr Elliott declined to comment to the ABC but rejected "all the accusations" in a statement reported by other media outlets.
Link copied Share Share article The NSW corruption watchdog has heard senior Liberal Party operatives created a "David Elliott shit sheet" in alleged attempts to damage the former state minister's career.
On his second day of evidence at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), former Liberal staffer Dylan Whitelaw was asked about the document containing a list of political and personal allegations about Mr Elliott.
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