What we learnt from week one of ICAC’s Operation Rosny
The first week of the ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry has uncovered allegations regarding political donations and links between property developer Jean Nassif and political figures. Testimony has focused on the NSW Liberal Party and Catholic Schools NSW, though Angus Taylor has denied direct involvement.
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The inquiry probes potential corruption and the influence of private business interests on public policy and political parties in New South Wales.
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Share A A A ICAC’s Operation Rosny is investigating property developer Jean Nassif’s links to political powerbrokers, councils and Catholic schools. See all stories . The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption does not so much examine targets with X-ray vision as it applies a high-resolution MRI scan that delves into the soft tissue and exposes uncomfortable details for all to see.
Its blockbuster public inquiry codenamed Operation Rosny is no different: week one has provided startling revelations and allegations about the inner workings of sections of the NSW Liberal Party, Catholic Schools NSW, and business figures in Sydney.
There are three main allegations and 10 persons of interest to the ICAC, two of whom have appeared so far.
Here are five of the key things we learnt in week one.
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