Tag: ICAC
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UPDATED: McCLOY APOLOGISES FOR BIRTHDAY CAKE BLOOPER
Former Newcastle Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy has apologised for a birthday cake blooper, which has sparked plenty of debate on social media. Mr McCloy is seen smiling with his cake – a brown paper bag surrounded by $100 notes. In a statement, he said “what occurred at my surprise birthday party was a case of…
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BY-ELECTION BALLOTS DRAWN
Steve O’Brien from the Socialist Alliance party has drawn the top spot on the ballot paper for Newcastle’s state by-election. Labor candidate Tim Crackanthorp and The Greens’ Michael Osbourne drew second and third position. Meanwhile Independent Luke Arms has taken poll position on the ballot for Charlestown. Both by-elections, to be held on October 25,…
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WEST BYRON REFERRED TO ICAC
Greens MLC Jan Barham has referred the proposed West Byron development to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. She believes it’s classification as a state significant project in 2009, which removed council control over the proposal – may have been misguided. The 108-hectares of land on Ewingsdale Road is currently being considered by Planning Minister Pru…
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SWANSEA MP GARRY EDWARDS GIVES FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE ICAC HEARINGS
In his first interview since the explosive ICAC hearings, Swansea MP Garry Edwards has vowed to contest the March state election. Now a cross-bencher, he stepped down from the Liberal Party after the corruption watchdog heard he received cash from developer Jeff McCloy. See separate post for full interview.
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PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS CALLED FOR PLANNING INQUIRY
Public submissions are now open, as a parliamentary committee examines planning processes in Newcastle and the Hunter. It follows startling ICAC revelations about political donations to Hunter MPs – and concerns about the influence of developers.
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PREMIER ACCEPTS BAUMANN’S DECISION TO STAND DOWN
Port Stephens MP Craig Baumann has stood aside from the Liberal party following his appearance at the ICAC today. He’s the tenth state Liberal MP to join the cross bench and it follows the resignation of Hunter MPs Tim Owen and Andrew Cornwell.
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ICAC: CRAIG BAUMANN STANDS ASIDE FROM LIBERAL PARTY
Port Stephens MP Craig Baumann has stood aside from the Liberal Party, following damning evidence at the Corruption Commission. Mr Baumann today admitted to the inquiry that he failed to disclose donations from developers Jeff McCloy and Hilton Grugeon. “I inadvertently made a dishonest declaration and I apologise,” he said. Mr Baumann also admitted to…
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LIVE TWITTER FEED FROM FINAL DAY OF ICAC
Follow Jane Goldsmith’s live tweets from the final day of the Corruption Commission’s inquiry into illegal political donations. Tweets by @janegoldnbn
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BOB BALDWIN RESPONDS TO ICAC EVIDENCE
The ICAC’s Operation Spicer wraps up in Sydney tomorrow, with developers Jeff McCloy and Hilton Grugeon, along with Port Stephens MP Craig Baumann returning to the witness box. Federal MP Bob Baldwin has been drawn into the inquiry, due to a letter he wrote to Chris Hartcher, the-then state energy minister. Mr Baldwin urged three…
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MARK VAILE APPEARS AS WITNESS AT ICAC
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lyne, Mark Vaile, has appeared briefly as a witness at the corruption commission. Mr Vaile was questioned about his relationship with billionaire Nathan Tinkler, who he says he’s had a ‘significant’ falling out with. He was also asked if he solicited donations from Mr Tinkler for the Liberal…