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Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas.

'Corrosive': ex-rail boss jailed over corrupt contracts

'Corrosive': ex-rail boss jailed over corrupt contracts

'Corrosive': ex-rail boss jailed over corrupt contracts

'Corrosive': ex-rail boss jailed over corrupt contracts

A corruption scandal involving cash in envelopes handed to a state's railway bosses for multimillion-dollar contracts has ended with the jailing of two people.

Rogue developer boasted then-premier was 'best friend'

Rogue developer boasted then-premier was 'best friend'

Rogue developer boasted then-premier was 'best friend'

Rogue developer boasted then-premier was 'best friend'

A fugitive developer bragged about his political influence after a former premier's brother encouraged him to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.

Ex-premier's brother accused of lying at ICAC

Ex-premier's brother accused of lying at ICAC

A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

The wife of a former state premier's brother has been grilled for five hours about her alleged involvement in corruption within a right-wing party faction.

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.

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Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

A state Liberal MP and her former chief of staff believe they were set up to help oust a divisive building commissioner key to a corruption allegation.

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

The head of Catholic Schools NSW wiped his telephone before maintaining his innocence for a third day of corruption probe testimony.

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

A notorious bikie gang schemed to infiltrate the lucrative construction industry by setting up their own companies, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told.

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

A lobbyist's explanations for dodging parliamentary scrutiny and ordering a "shit sheet" on a politician have dominated a third week of corruption hearings.

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

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'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.

Lobbyist for developer defends digging up dirt on MP

A corruption inquiry has been told details of a dirt file created about a former state minister which was intended to discredit the MP.

Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

An ex-Liberal Party member turned lobbyist has been questioned at an integrity probe over payments made to a colleague's wife for services she did not render.

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Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come.

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago.

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

The brother of a former state premier became obsessive about stacking Liberal Party branches but felt slighted for not being paid for his endeavours.

'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC

A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog.

Liberal operative's evidence claim after 'rat' taunt

A former Liberal operative once branded a "rat" has claimed party members might have tried to align their messaging before facing a major inquiry.

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