Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears
A corruption inquiry in New South Wales is investigating allegations that a former mayor was blackmailed and his children secretly recorded after refusing to step down. The inquiry focuses on the conduct of two former Labor councillors.
Why it matters
Exposes potential political corruption and unethical behavior at the local government level, raising questions about integrity in public office.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny has heard allegations of secret illegal recordings. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny has heard allegations of secret illegal recordings. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears Corruption inquiry turns its investigation to allegations Strathfield councillors may have engaged in blackmail or illegal surveillance
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Sydney mayor was allegedly threatened, followed and his children were secretly recorded after he refused to honour an agreement to step down, the NSW corruption watchdog has heard.
Former independent Strathfield council mayor Matthew Blackmore has fronted the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) inquiry, codenamed Operation Rosny.
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