Tag: ICAC
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SWANSEA MP NAMED AT ICAC
Garry Edwards says he’s looking forward to clearing his name following today’s claims at the corruption watchdog. But it’s yet another damaging episode for the Baird Government – which is already facing two by-elections.
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ICAC CLAIMS ANOTHER SCALP
The ICAC has claimed another Liberal scalp. This time it’s member for Swansea Garry Edwards. In a three paragraph statement, Mr Edwards announced he was standing aside from the Liberal Party. ” I look forward to an early opportunity to clear my name. In the meantime I have decided to stand aside from the Parliamentary…
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ICAC Twitter Feed
Live Tweets from NBN News reporter Jane Goldsmith at the ICAC Tweets by @janegoldnbn
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ICAC “ROLLOVER” PUTS GALLACHER IN FIRING LINE
Former New South Wales Police Minister Michael Gallacher has been singled out at the corruption inquiry into banned donations. The campaign manager for disgraced Newcastle MP Tim Owen took the stand today, claiming Mr Gallacher orchestrated the illegal payments.
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ICAC FALLOUT CONTINUES IN NEWCASTLE
State Opposition Leader John Robertson has added his voice to those calling for the resignation of Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, over allegations aired at the ICAC. Mr Roberston today also cast doubt on the government’s decision to cut the rail line into the city.
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ICAC LATEST: SHAM SCHEME, DODGY TWITTER ACCOUNT
The ICAC’s been told that a staffer for disgraced member for Newcastle Tim Owen ” was certainly involved” in subverting political donation laws in the lead-up to the 2011 state election. Hugh Thomson was Tim Owen’s campaign manager and allegedly devised a scheme where those who worked on Liberal Party campaigns would invoice third parties,…
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HUNTER MPS QUIT FOLLOWING EXTRAORDINARY DAY AT ICAC
Disgraced Liberal MPs Tim Owen and Andrew Cornwell have been forced to quit the New South Wales Parliament, following another extraordinary day at the corruption commission. Mr Owen sensationally admitted he kept a $10,000 donation from a property developer – future Newcastle Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy – less than 24 hours after swearing under oath…
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PRESSURE MOUNTING ON LORD MAYOR TO RESIGN
As it stands, the Newcastle Lord Mayor is yet to comment on his future. But as Kate Haberfield reports, pressure is mounting on Jeff McCloy.
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TIM OWEN AND ANDREW CORNWELL RESIGN FROM PARLIAMENT
Suspended Liberal MPs Tim Owen and Andrew Cornwell have resigned from the New South Wales parliament, following their damaging admissions at the Corruption Commission. The decision comes after Premier, Mike Baird, urged both men to consider their positions. Newcastle MP Owen today admitted lying to the Corruption Commission about what he did with $10,000 in…
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TIM OWEN ADMITS HE LIED TO ICAC
In a sensational development, Newcastle MP Tim Owen has admitted lying to the ICAC about returning $10,000 in cash he received from a Hunter developer. While in the stand yesterday, Owen said he returned the envelope of $100 bills to Jeff McCloy, a day after taking it during a meeting on Hunter Street. It’s been…