Strathfield mayor's children secretly recorded after refusal to leave job, corruption inquiry told
Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore testified at a corruption inquiry regarding alleged blackmail and surveillance by fellow councillors. The inquiry, Operation Rosny, is investigating potential breaches of electoral donation laws.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding local government integrity and the use of intimidation tactics in political power struggles.
Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore became tearful during the hearing. ( ABC News )
A former Strathfield mayor has tearfully recounted to the NSW corruption watchdog hearing how he found out his children had been secretly recorded.
Matthew Blackmore alleges he and his family were subject to threats and blackmail when he reneged on a handshake agreement to leave the top job.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption is examining potential breaches of electoral donation laws.
Link copied Share Share article Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore has tearfully recalled learning his children had been secretly recorded on a family holiday during a campaign of alleged threats and blackmail aimed at getting him to hand over the council's top job.
Mr Blackmore appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Monday as part of its examination into potential breaches of electoral donation laws.
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