Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears
The New South Wales corruption watchdog is investigating allegations of illegal branch stacking and undeclared donations within the Liberal Party. The inquiry focuses on a group of young conservative staffers known as the 'Reformers' who allegedly sought to shift the party's ideological direction.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights potential systemic corruption and the influence of internal power brokers on Australian political party operations.
The commission heard the group hosted recruitment functions at which guests, including former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, spoke on ‘conservative and/or religious issues’. The commission heard the group hosted recruitment functions at which guests, including former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, spoke on ‘conservative and/or religious issues’. New South Wales Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan Jones
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported the work of a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it towards the right, the corruption watchdog has heard.
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